Will introduce Autel SFD in following part
1,What’s 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, Škoda Octavia IV, Seat Leon IV, Audi A3 8Y, Q4) and MEB (e.g., VW ID.3, ID.4, Škoda Enyaq) platforms.
The control units protected by SFD include Engine Electronics, Central Electrics, Gateway Electrics, Multimedia Unit, and more.
2,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.
3,SFD Unlocking Process
4,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 Adda 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 key;
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]
5, How to Renew SFD Subscription
If Volkswagen Auto Group Security Gateway function has been purchased before, then customer can go to OEM Authorization App to renew the subscription.
If the device has not purchased any Security Gateway function, it shows blank when entering OEM authorization.
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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