Salutations everyone,
In search of some guidance. I would like to use the scan tool to bleed the abdominal system. After manually bleeding all of the brakes, I was told to activate the ABS pump and then bleed them again.
There are two options that appear when I go to the menu that should list abs bleeding on my Launch Creader Elite diagnostic tool: ESP(R) (Electronic Stability Program) and electronic parking brake. After going into the ESP(R), the high pressure and return flow pump A7/3m1 is listed. I haven't tried activating it yet, but clicking on it does give me the option to do so for three seconds. In the videos when scanners are used, the user is walked through the process step by step. For example, the scan tool would tell them to press the brake pedal, open the bleed screw, let the ABS pump run for 10 seconds, and then close the bleeder. In my opinion, this is not the correct menu to use for bleeding, even if A7/3m1 appears to be related to abdominals.
Which is why I decided to test out my Icarsoft v3 Merc scanner. 'Vehicle not supported'? After identifying the VIN and choosing ABS bleed from the menu, it stops working. Only a few months ago was the firmware changed, and now I'm completely bereft. My only Windows laptop is a corporate one, and they have restricted software downloads, so I won't be able to upgrade it until next week. Version 34.10 seems to be the one it's using.
Have you any recommendations? This 2019 S205 is a C43. The car is now off the road for repairs, therefore I can't drive it in a wet parking lot or slam on the brakes because it is SORN and uninsured. I would prefer not to purchase another scan tool if that is possible as well.
Much obliged