Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1984HORIZON BASE, 1.6 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 36 (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM)BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEMBLEEDING HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 A
Bleeding Hydraulic Control Unit
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Bleeding Hydraulic Control Unit
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Eagle Vision, 1994 Dodge Intrepid, 1994 Chrysler New Yorker, 1994 Chrysler LHS, and 1994 Chrysler Concorde. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Ensure manual or pressure bleeding procedure is performed before bleeding Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU).
- Bleed base brake system using standard manual or pressure bleeding procedures. See MANUAL BLEEDING or PRESSURE BLEEDING. Connect DRB to Blue 6-pin Chrysler Collision Detection (CCD) data link connector, located under lower dash panel, right of steering column. See Fig 1.
- Using DRB, select TEVES ABS MENU. Select ADJUSTMENTS. Ensure parking brake is set. Select BLEED BRAKES. DRB will display following in sequence: BLEED BRAKES ACTUATING MOTOR PUMP, BLEED BRAKES ACTUATING ALL OUTLET VALVES & MOTOR PUMP, BLEED BRAKES ACTUATING MOTOR PUMP, and BLEED BRAKES COMPLETE. After BLEED BRAKES COMPLETE is displayed, disconnect DRB. Repeat standard bleeding procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.