How to Unlock Benz SGW Gateway with Launch X431?

A Launch X431 PAD VII user was trying to do special functions on a 2021 Mercedes C class W206 300d DoIP model.  PAD VII failed him and asked to unlock gateway to access.

Error Image 1:
Encryption gateway authentication failed and test functions are limited.

Launch X431 Benz SGW Gateway 1

Error Image 2:

The function is not activated. Incorrect code: 1000699.

Launch X431 Benz SGW Gateway 2

Solution:

Mercedes-Benz has installed a security gateway module in many new models to protect their vehicle systems from unauthorized access, meaning that unrestricted communication between the diagnostic equipment and the vehicle is only possible with the correct access.

You need to buy license to obtain this access. You can test only the DTC reading, DTC clearing and some data stream functions without license.

 

Go to Mall->Other Goods->Other Software Packages

Purchase the European SGW Function License.

Launch X431 SGW License 1

The license will unlock gateway on Mercedes models produced after 2020.

 

European SGW Function License contains:

  • Mercedes Benz gateway license (1 year)
  • FCA & Maserati gateway license (1 year)
  • Renault & Dacia 50 connections

*Need to renew license after it expires.

 

Compatible devices: Launch X431 PAD V , PAD VII,  Launch X431 PAD VII Elite , PAD V ElitePRO5 Smartlink

Price: $1151 + 19% VAT (check actual price in your tablet)

Payment:  via Paypal

Date for processing:  Serial Number on device required and allow 3 working days for activation.

 

 

Security Gateway
With the entry Into force of EU Regulation 2018/858, more and more vehicle manufacturers have started to protect access to vehicle electronics via the OBD Interface using so-called security gateway modules. This has an Impact on the previously unrestricted communication between the vehicle diagnostic device and the respective vehicle. LAUNCH Europe GmbH currently offers SGW activation for FIAT Chrysler Automobiles, Mercedes and Renault / Dacia models to enable activation and thus full access to all diagnostic functions again.

 

MERCEDES
As part of a co-operation agreement with Mercedes, LAUNCH Europe GmbH enables SGW activation for all vehicle models equipped with Security Gateway technology. In this way. unrestricted vehicle communication between the vehicle diagnostic unit and the vehicle can be realised again and all diagnostic functions can be used In full.

 

Renault & Dacia

As part of a co-operation agreement with Renault / Dacia, LAUNCH Europe GmbH enables the SGW activation of all vehicle models equgped with the Security Gateway technology. In this way, unrestricted vehicle communication between the vehicle diagnostic unit and the vehicle can be realised again and all diagnostic functions can be used in full.

 

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
As part of a cooperation agreement with the FCA Group, LAUNCH Europe GmbH enables SGW activation for all vehicle models equipped with Security Gateway technology. In this way, unrestricted vehicle communication between the vehicle diagnostic unit and the vehicle can be realised again and all diagnostic functions can be used In full

 

If you also need CarSET Pro database (X-431 FIX, haynespro), you can purchase European professional software package in Mall. The Pro software pack contains CarSET Pro, European SGW license and 1 year passenger car software license. 

 

The European SGW license activation step is similar to European professional software package, check here

How to Purchase European Professional Software License Pack for Launch X431 Pro5/PAD VII

 

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