2018 and above Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and RAM vehicles are built with a component called a security gateway. This protects your vehicle’s computer from being hacked over the cellular network.
Here is a complete list of security gateway locations. Use ‘search’ function to find your bypass location.
FCA common SGW location:
- behind the vehicle’s OBDII port
- behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster
- behind the vehicle’s radio
- behind the vehicle’s glovebox
Common SGW Bypass Converters:
- Autel FCA 12+8 SGW adapter (Chrysler SGM Bypass using Autel FCA 12+8 Cable)
- OBDSTAR 12+8 Adapter
- Xhorse 12+8 adapter
- Star Connector
- ADC2011 cable
RAM
2019-2021 RAM 1500 (NEW BODY STYLE)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2019-2021 RAM 2500-5500 (NEW BODY STYLE)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
2018 -2021 RAM 1500 (CLASSIC BODY STYLE)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2018 RAM 2500-5500 (CLASSIC BODY STYLE)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2018-2019 RAM PROMASTER CITY
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2020-2021 RAM PROMASTER
Security gateway is located behind the OBDII port on the right hand side when the steering wheel is located on the right side of the vehicle.
Jeep
2018 JEEP WRANGLER JK
Does not have a security gateway.
You will not need to purchase a Bypass Device or 12+8 converter to use your scanner
2018+ JEEP WRANGLER JL
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018-2021 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s glovebox.
2020-2021 JEEP GLADIATOR JT
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018 JEEP RENEGADE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2019-2021 JEEP RENEGADE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2019-2021 JEEP CHEROKEE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2019-2021 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
2019-2021 JEEP GRAND COMMANDER (STANDARD AND PHEV)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2019-2021 JEEP RENEGADE (PHEV)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
Dodge
2018+ DODGE JOURNEY
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018+ DODGE CHALLENGER
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2018+ DODGE CHARGER (STANDARD AND POLICE)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018+ DODGE DURANGO
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s glovebox.
CHRYSLER
2018+ CHRYSLER 300
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018+ CHRYSLER PACIFICA (STANDARD AND PHEV)
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
Or on the Passenger side rear door pillar
2021 CHRYSLER PACIFICA & VOYAGER
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
SECURITY GATEWAY LOCATIONS FOR INTERNATIONAL VEHICLES
CHINA
2018+ JEEP CHEROKEE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2018+ JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2019 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s glovebox.
2019+ JEEP RENEGADE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
2020 JEEP RENEGADE
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
INDIA
2018+ JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
2019 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s glovebox.
2021 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s glovebox.
BRAZIL
2018+ JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2019 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s radio.
ITALY
2021 JEEP COMPASS
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s instrument cluster.
2018+ FIAT 500 L & X
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
2018+ ALFA ROMEO GIULIA & STELVIO
Security gateway is located behind the vehicle’s OBDII port.
FYI:
Star or 12+8 connector location
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Chrysler
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300 | Star |
Trunk, behind seat (Next to spare tire), or under glove box.
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| Pacifica | Star |
Top right corner in back of glove box
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Dodge
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Challenger | 18+ | Star |
Trunk, behind seat, under glove box.
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Charger
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18+ | Star |
Trunk, behind seat, under glove box.
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| 19+ | 12+8 |
Under the steering wheel. Drop knee plate See Pic #3
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| Durango | 18+ | Dashboard Cluster adapter |
STAR Pass side trans hump under carpet
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| Gr. Caravan | 19+ | |||||
| Journey | 18+ | Dashboard | ||||
| Ram | 18+ | Star |
Above OBDII port
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| Promaster | 19+ | 12+8 |
behind glove box (Jamie Skinner)
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| Promaster City | 18+ | 12+8 |
drivers side, left side of steering column (Jamie Skinner)
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Fiat
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500 | 19+ | Cluster | |||
| 500X |
Dashboard, special cable
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Jeep
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Cherokee Prox | 19+ | Star |
Under/behind Glove box (or PIC #2)
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| Cherokee Fobik | 19+ | Star |
Under/behind Glove box
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| Gr. Cherokee | 18+ | Dashboard Cluster adapter |
STAR Pass side trans hump under carpet
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| Compass | 19+ | Cluster |
Dashboard, special cable (or PIC #2)
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| Renegade Prox | 18+ | Cluster or PIC #2 |
Dashboard, special cable
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| Wrangler JK | 18+ | STAR behind glove box (Jamie Skinner) |
12+8 is Above OBDII PIC #1
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| Wrangler Gladiator | 19+ | STAR behind glove box (Jamie Skinner) |
Wrangler STAR (Behind Glove box)
PIC #1 Wrangler 12+8 (Pic from Krystian Bek)
PIC #2
Pic #3 Dodge Charger 19+ left of steering column
Real picture collection:
2020 Jeep Cherokee gateway 12+8 connector, behind the radio
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