Secure Gateway
OEM approved solutions to vehicle security access requirements
Mitchell MD-200/350 are FCA-approved for secure access to unlock the Secure Gateway Module (SGW) found in late model vehicles—seamlessly and within seconds.
What is Secure Gateway Module (SGW) and what is impacted?
- More OEMs are implementing security measures on newer vehicle models to protect the vehicle’s communication networks from potential cyber-attack exposure and hacking
- Starting with most 2018 models, FCA implemented a Secure Gateway Module (SGW), similar to a “firewall”, to protect the vehicle network
- Only certified diagnostic tools with Wi-Fi access are compliant to properly unlock the gateway’s tester authentication process to perform these diagnostic functions
- Functions requiring SGW unlock:
- Clearing DTCs
- All bi-directional functions (calibrations, relearns, actuations and adjustments)
What are the requirements to access SGW-equipped vehicles?
Unlocking FCA Secure Gateway Module-protected vehicles with Mitchell MD-200/350 requires 2 steps:
- AutoAuth Account Set-up:
- Complete a one-time account setup and tool registration with AutoAuth
- Mitchell MD-200/350 Tool Requirements:
- Update to the version 4.0 or higher software, connected to Wi-Fi and enter AutoAuth credentials when prompted on tool
Get set up with AutoAuth
Shop Owners
- Create AutoAuth user account (free)
- Create your shop account
- Add techs as users to shop account
- The first six users, including the shop owner, are included with the standard fee. Add up to 100 additional users for a minimal fee.
- Add up to 100 scan tools
Technicians
- Create AutoAuth user account (free)
- Provide your username to the shop owner to be added to the shop account
- Add techs as users to shop account
- The first six users, including the shop owner, are included with the standard fee. Add up to 100 additional users for a minimal fee.
- Add up to 100 scan tools
Any registered user can use any tool within a registered Shop Account. A scan tool serial number can only be assigned to one shop in the AutoAuth system.
Mitchell MD-200/350 seamless SGW access
After AutoAuth account is setup, confirm your MD-200/350 tool is updated to the version 4.0 or higher software and connected to WiFi.
- Upon ID’ing the vehicle on Mitchell MD-200/350, you will be notified if the vehicle is SGW-equipped.
- Functions that requiring unlocking (clearing DTCs, bi-directional functions) will prompt for AutoAuth username and password.
- Upon entering a valid username and password, select “Continue”.
- Your credentials and Mitchell Diagnostics unit are now authenticated online, and ready to unlock the SGW!