Dear Valued Customer,

We are excited to announce the release of the VAG SFD function on Autel diagnostic tool, available from 28th October 2024. This powerful new feature will significantly enhance your ability to perform advanced diagnostics on supported VAG (Volkswagen Group) vehicles.

• Per token price is 15USD
• $120 USD per year

Unlock Method:

24H token for one VIN

1-year token subscription

Support Device:

Autel MaxiSys Ultra series

Upcoming:

MaxiSys 906 series

MaxiSys 908 series

MaxiDAS DS800 series

MaxiDAS DS900 series
MaxiCheck MX808 series

MaxiCheck MX900 series

Function:

OEM- Authorized SGW Access

Perform Special Functions/Active Tests

Coding and Adaptions

What is SFD?

Vehicle Diagnostic Protection (also known as SFD – Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose) is an additional security layer that requires authorization between the vehicle and manufacturer.

It's been introduced by Volkswagen Group (VAG) to help protect vehicle owners from fraud by providing information on who and when has made modifications to their vehicles. SFD restricts functions like adaptations, coding, and parametrizations.

This protection applies to the models manufactured from 2020 with the MQB Evo (e.g., VW Golf 8, Skoda Octavia IV, Seat Leon IV, Audi A3 8Y, Q4) and MEB (e.g., VW ID.3, ID.4, Skoda Enyaq) platforms.

The control units protected by SFD include Engine Electronics, Central Electrics, Instrument Cluster, Gateway Electrics, Multimedia Unit, and more.

When need SFD Unlocking?

Brand: Volkswagen, Audi, Skoda, SEAT, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, Bentley, Lamborghini

MMY: 2020+

Function: Clear code, action test, matching, basic settings, coding, common special functions, guidance functions, etc.

How to Unlock SFD?

For example: Audi engine control module

Audi>> Automatic selection>> 01- Engine Control Module 1>> Security access (login)

It will enter the Security access (login) interface, select Online unlock SFD.

It will show the remaining SFD unlocking sessions, click “Continue”

Two factor authentication:

Volkswagen requires two-factor authentication, please install the Google Authenticator app on your phone before proceeding.

After the Google Authenticator app has been successfully installed, follow the instructions to bind it to your Autel account.

1. Open the Google Authenticator app on your phone, press Add code, then press Enter a setup key;
2. Enter your Autel account name in the Account name field;
3. Enter the 16-digit secret key in the Your key field;
4. Select Time based in Type of ky;
5. Press Add to complete the binding of Google Authenticator to your Autel account;
6. After the Autel account is successfully bound, a 6-digit dynamic authentication code will be displayed on your phone. Please press Authenticate on the diagnostic device and enter the latest authentication code to unlock the SFD.

Note:

For successfully finish the two-factor authentication, make sure the email you used on AUTEL ID can receive emails, if not, please [Switch Account]

How to Renew SFD Subscription

Select OEM Authorization

Select Volkswagen and click Renew

Select the payment method to pay

Note: If Volkswagen Auto Group Security Gateway function has been purchased before, then customer can go to OEM Authorization App to renew the subscription.

Problem:

If the Autel diagnostic scanner has not purchased any Security Gateway function, it shows blank when entering OEM authorization.

The solution:

Make sure your diagnostic subscription is within the validity period before purchase SFG token

24H token for one VIN means if you purchase this token, you could unlock all modules of one vehicle.

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