Autel VAG SFD Online Unlock 1 Year Token Subscription for Autel MaxiSys, DS800 DS900, MX808, MX900, IM508 IM608

Product Description

• Online activation. No real shipping. Send device serial number to us after purchase subscription.
• NOTE: 1 Year subscription will be available by the end of 2024.

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, 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, 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.

Compatible Autel scanners:

Autel MaxiSys Ultra series (MaxiSys MS909, MS919, Ultra, Ultra Lite, Ultra EV)

Upcoming:

MaxiSys 906 series,
MaxiSys 908 series,
MaxiDAS DS800 series,
MaxiDAS DS900 series
MaxiCheck MX808 series,
MaxiCheck MX900 series
Autel MaxiIM IM508, IM508S, IM608, IM608 II series

Unlock Method
Autel users can purchase 24-hout access to one vehicle for $15 or a full year of access and unlimited VINs for $120.

24H token for one VIN ($15 for a token)

1-year token subscription* ($120 for 1 year)


 

SFD Unlocking Process

How to Purchase online unlock token in Autel?

If the car needs SFD unlocking, this interface will pop up.

Hit continue.
Select Control Unit->choose system, for example Engine Control Module
Choose Security access (login)

Select Online Unlock SFD

Purchase token

If purchase token from us, skip the Purchase step and continue. 
 

Two factor authentication

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

In this interface, hit LINK

Autel ID needs to be linked with Google Authenticator App.

Press Send.

Email was sent successfully.

You will receive the binding process.

Open your Autel ID email
Copy the 16-digit code in the email.

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]

Go back to this page. Press Continue.

When entering a specific module, you will be asked to unlock SFD. For example, Engine Control Module.
Select Security access (login)

Here you can see the lock status of the module.
Select Online Unlock SFD.

Press Continue.

Press Authenticate.

Google Authenticator App is required for verification when unlocking.

Enter 6-digit number in the Authenticator App.

Authentication is successful.

Make sure network is in good condition.

SFD unlocked successfully. each unlock is valid for 90 minutes.

FAQs:

• 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 SFD token