Autel VW SFD Annual License – Security Gateway Unlock for the VW Group

• ✔ SFD unlock (“Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose” – vehicle diagnostic protection) for the VW Group
• ✔ Annual license – unlocks diagnostic access for 12 months
• ✔ For VW, Audi, Škoda, Seat, Cupra, Lamborghini and Bentley
• ✔ Buy now, pay later available (Klarna or PayPal)

Autel VW SFD Annual License – Security Gateway Unlock for Independent Workshops

In 2020, the VW Group began encrypting the diagnostic interface of some models with the security gateway SFD (“Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose”). This mechanism blocks most diagnostic requests for all diagnostic tools except the original manufacturer system – clearing fault codes, service resets, actuator tests or ECU programming are no longer possible.

This annual license unlocks the access, so your Autel diagnostic tool also works without restrictions on SFD-protected models.

Covered brands

Volkswagen, Audi, Škoda, Seat, Cupra, Lamborghini and Bentley.

Requirements and supported devices

The unlock requires a valid software update license and an official Autel device from stationary EU distribution (devices from online channels such as eBay or Amazon cannot be unlocked). Supported are the diagnostic systems of the MaxiCheck MX900, MaxiDAS DS900, MaxiSys MS906 Pro, MS909, MS919 and MS Ultra (incl. S2) series. If you are unsure, simply send us your model and serial number – we will check it before you buy.

How activation works

After purchase, send us the serial number of your device – directly during checkout or by e-mail. The unlock is registered for your serial number and you receive a confirmation conveniently by e-mail. Please note: activation can take up to 14 working days on the manufacturer side.

Alternative: SGW Package EU for multiple manufacturers

Working on vehicles from several manufacturers? Then the Autel SGW Package EU is worth a look: it includes the secure gateway unlock for the VW Group, Stellantis (FCA/PSA), Mercedes-Benz and Nissan with 1 year of unlimited unlocks each, plus 10 Renault/Dacia unlocks in one package.

Your device remains fully functional even without the unlock

This unlock is not an update license and not mandatory: your diagnostic tool remains fully functional without it. It is only needed if you want to diagnose and run service functions without restrictions on vehicles with an active security gateway.

Frequently asked: how often can I unlock?

The SFD unlock is a term license: within the 12 months you unlock SFD-protected control units as often as needed – there is no quota of individual unlocks. After expiry, simply renew with a new annual license; your diagnostic tool itself is not affected.

You will find a matching diagnostic tool in our Autel diagnostic tools category and further unlocks and renewals in the Autel update licenses overview.

Scope of delivery

• 1× Autel SFD annual license for the VW Group (12-month term)
• Unlock via serial number, confirmation by e-mail

Buy now, pay later available (Klarna or PayPal). If you have questions about the right unlock for your device, simply send us your serial number – we are happy to check before you buy.

This product is excluded from the right of withdrawal. It is digital content – the activation code is supplied immediately after purchase.

Free shipping from €50 (Germany) – within the EU from €100

Delivery

Delivery is made to the delivery address provided by the customer during the ordering process. By way of exception, where PayPal is selected as the payment method, the delivery address stored with PayPal at the time of payment is decisive.

If delivery to the customer was not possible and the transport company returns the goods to the seller, the customer bears the costs of the unsuccessful delivery. This does not apply where the customer exercises their right of withdrawal by refusing acceptance, where they are not responsible for the circumstance that made delivery impossible, or where they were temporarily prevented from accepting the goods – unless the seller had given them reasonable advance notice of the delivery.

Shipping costs

• Germany: free from an order value of €50, below that €3.99
• European Union: free from an order value of €100, below that €14.99
• Switzerland: €20.00
• United Kingdom: GBP 20.00

Delivery area and delivery time

We deliver to Germany, to the 26 other countries of the European Union and to Switzerland and the United Kingdom. We are currently unable to deliver to other countries.

For deliveries to Switzerland and the United Kingdom, customs duties, import taxes or other charges may be incurred in addition; these are borne by the customer.

The delivery time within Germany is usually 1–3 working days.

Payment methods

You can pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard, Maestro), PayPal, Klarna (purchase on account or instalments), Shop Pay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, advance payment by bank transfer or cash on delivery.

Cash on delivery is only available for deliveries within Germany from an order value of €50. An additional fee of €9.99 is charged for it.

Digital licences and activations

Update licences, secure gateway activations and HaynesPro access are digital goods. No shipping costs apply – you will receive the activation code by email once payment has been received, usually within 1–3 working days.

If the licence is tied to a device, enter your device’s serial number directly in the order form when purchasing. That way we can set up the activation for your device without further enquiries.

Please note: for digital licences the right of withdrawal expires as soon as we have begun providing the item and you have expressly agreed to this beforehand. For devices and all other goods, the statutory right of withdrawal applies unchanged.