Autel SFD Security Gateway Unlock function has been released on 28th, Oct. 2024. Supports OEM-authorized SGW access, perform special functions/active tests, coding and adaptions for VW, Audi, Seat, VW CV, Bentley, Lamborghini, Skoda.
Now the function is available on Autel Maxisys Ultra/ MaxiCOM Ultra Lite, and will be upcoming on MaxiSys 906 Series/ 908 Series, MaxiDAS DS800 Series/ DS900 Series, MaxiCheck MX808 Series/ MX900 Series.
How to unlock Autel SFD?
Diagnostics >> Volkswagen >> Automatic selection >> OK >> Yes
Enter to identify car model, if the car needs SFD unlocking, this interface will pop up.
Vehicle Diagnostic Protection(SFD) unlock is required for the current model:
- After selecting system under the “Control Unit” menu, perform unlocking via the “Security access” function.
- Without unlocking, the adaptation, basic setting, coding and other function of some systems may fail.
Note:
You need to pass two-factor authentication before using online vehicle diagnostic protection(SFD) unlocking function. You can bind your identify authentication information and purchase unlocking rights here.
- Press to link the identify authentication information.
- Press to purchase the number of unlocks or validity period.
Autel ID needs to be linked with Google authenticator app.
Link >> Send
You’ll receive the binding process:
- Open your Autel ID email to copy the 16-digit code.
- Open the Google authenticator app, enter your Autel ID and 16-digit code.
Your Autel ID has been successfully added.
Go back to the SFD unlock interface, press “Continue”.
Here whichever specific module you’re entering, you’ll be asked to unlock SFD. Let’s entering “Engine Control Unit 1” as an example.
Engine Control Unit 1 >> Security access(login)
Here you can see the lock status of the module.
Unlock using Autel SFD service:
Online unlock SFD >> Continue >> Authenticate
*Google Authenticator App is required for verification when unlocking.
Enter the 6-digit number in Autenticator
Please ensure the Network is in good condition.
SFD unlocked successfully, each unlock is valid for 90 minutes.
How to access Two-Factor Authentication?
Diagnostics >> Identify car model >> Continue >> Control unit >> Engine control module 1 >> Security access(login) >> Online unlock SFD >> Continue >> Authenticate >> Enter the 6-digit code
How to online purchase SFD Unlock?
Diagnostics >> Identify car model >> Continue >> Control unit >> Engine control module 1 >> Security access(login) >> Online unlock SFD >> Purchase >> OK
Here you can purchase by Credit Card or Paypal.
How to renew SFD subscription?
If VAG(VW Auto Group) security gateway function has been purchased before, here’s guiding to renew the subscription.
OEM Authorization >> Volkswagen >> Renew >> OK
Here you can purchase by Credit Card or Paypal.