Across 2 Subaru vehicles we track, 6 scan tools are verified for ABS Bleed in maker coverage lists. Autel MaxiCOM MK808S is verified on 2 of the 2, Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro on 2. Function names differ by tool: “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system”, “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding”, “Brake Air Bleeding (EBB)”.
| Vehicle | Tool | Status | Function (maker's wording) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: Legacy/Liberty/Outback, 21MY VIN 4S*BW/4S*BT) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Legacy/Liberty/Outback > 21MY (VIN:4S*BW************,4S*BT************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2020+ Subaru Outback | Launch X-431 PRO | ✓ Supported | “Brake Air Bleeding (EBB)” Checked for model year 2021; path: qcar: North America > Professional diagnostic > X-431 PRO > Subaru > Legacy / Liberty / Outback > 2021 > Special Function |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCOM MK808S | ✓ Supported | “Brake air bleeding; Bleeding in brake system” Checked for model year 2021 (Autel: 21MY VIN JF2/4S) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "906Pro (MaxiSys MS906 Pro)", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiSys MS908S3", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | Autel MaxiCheck MX900 | ✓ Supported | “Bleeding in brake system; Brake air bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; Autel vehicle coverage, product "MaxiCheck MX900", Subaru > Forester > 21MY (VIN: JF2**************, 4S***************); systems: ABS (Brake control) |
| 2019-2024 Subaru Forester | TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 | ✓ Supported | “Brake Air Bleeding” Checked for model year 2021; version not listed by TOPDON; path: TOPDON vehicle coverage > Diagnostic Functions > Phoenix Lite 2 > Subaru > Forester > 2021 > Special Function (sub-function list) |
Tools not listed are not yet verified for this job on these vehicles, which is not the same as unsupported.
By tool: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S · Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (same list: Autel MaxiSys MS908S3, Autel MaxiCheck MX900)
Commanding the ABS module to cycle its valves and pump so air trapped inside the hydraulic unit can be purged. Usually needed after ABS unit replacement or when the system ran dry.
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Verified in maker coverage lists: Autel MaxiCOM MK808S (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiSys MS906 Pro (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiSys MS908S3 (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Autel MaxiCheck MX900 (2 of 2 Subaru vehicles), Launch X-431 PRO (1 of 2 Subaru vehicles), TOPDON Phoenix Lite 2 (1 of 2 Subaru vehicles).
2020+ Subaru Outback, 2019-2024 Subaru Forester.
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