After flushing brake lines ABS check engine light turned on

Tiny
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  • 2004 CHEVROLET SILVERADO
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  • V8
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  • 230,000 MILES
Flush brake line then ABS check engine light on.
Saturday, December 29th, 2018 AT 7:09 PM

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Tiny
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Good morning,

Do you know the codes that are set? I need them to help narrow area of failure.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

How did you bleed the ABS unit?

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/abs-warning-light-on-easy-repair-guide

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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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P0135 code, also service brake system across dash. I did not bleed the ABS. How do you do that? Thank you
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Below is the procedure for the auto bleed for the ABS. You need a scan tool to open all the internal valves for bleeding.

ABS Automated Bleed Procedure

Notice: When adding fluid to the brake master cylinder reservoir, use only Delco Supreme 11, GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667), or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container. The use of any type of fluid other than the recommended type of brake fluid, may cause contamination which could result in damage to the internal rubber seals and/or rubber linings of hydraulic brake system components.

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice in Service Precautions.

Important: This procedure may be performed on all vehicles EXCEPT those equipped with option code JL4, Vehicle Stability Enhancement System (VSES).

Important: The base hydraulic brake system must be bled before performing this automated bleeding procedure. If you have not yet performed the base hydraulic brake system bleeding procedure, refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic Brakes before proceeding.

1. Install a scan tool to the vehicle.
2. Start the engine and allow the engine to idle.
3. Depress the brake pedal firmly and maintain steady pressure on the pedal.
4. Using the scan tool, begin the automated bleed procedure.
5. Follow the instructions on the scan tool to complete the automated bleed procedure. Release the brake pedal between each test sequence.
6. Turn the ignition OFF.
7. Remove the scan tool from the vehicle.
8. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the maximum-fill level with Delco Supreme 11 GM P/N 12377967 (Canadian P/N 992667) or equivalent DOT-3 brake fluid from a clean, sealed brake fluid container.
9. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Manual) Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Pressure) in Hydraulic brakes.
10. With the ignition OFF, apply the brakes 3-5 times, or until the brake pedal becomes firm, in order to deplete the brake booster power reserve.
11. Slowly depress and release the brake pedal. Observe the feel of the brake pedal.
12. If the brake pedal feels spongy, repeat the automated bleeding procedure. If the brake pedal still feels spongy after repeating the automated bleeding procedure inspect the brake system for external leaks. Refer to Brake System External Leak Inspection in Hydraulic Brakes.
13. Turn the ignition key ON, with the engine OFF; check to see if the brake system warning lamp remains illuminated.
14. If the brake system warning lamp remains illuminated, DO NOT allow the vehicle to be driven until it is diagnosed and repaired. Refer to Symptoms - Hydraulic Brakes.
15. Drive the vehicle to exceed 13 kph (8 mph) to allow ABS initialization to occur. Observe brake pedal feel.
16. If the brake pedal feels spongy, repeat the automated bleeding procedure until a firm brake pedal is obtained.

The 135 code has nothing to do with the brake system.

Possible failures below. The most common failure is the O2 sensor heater burned out. Bank 1 sensor one is the drivers side sensor up by the exhaust manifold.

P0135
Descriptor
Probable Causes
Heated Oxygen (HO2S) Sensor Bank 1 Sensor 1
O2A fuse
Oxygen Sensor (O2) Bank 1 Sensor 1
Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 6:47 PM
Tiny
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Let me know neither Andrew work for me come to find out I just had to do that 13 miles an hour to get it to reset the ABS and check engine light or check brake light. Thanks though.
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Let me know neither Answer work for me come to find out I just had to do that 13 miles an hour to get it to reset the ABS and check engine light or check brake light thanks though
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Wednesday, April 14th, 2021 AT 6:47 PM
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The 135 code will not reset at 13 MPH. The ABS reset but when the fault returns the light will return.

The 135 will return as well. Without repairs to both the issues may have gone away temporarily but will return.

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