2 Ways to Unlock VAG SFD Gateway with Topdon Scanners

Background: 

Some models of the VAG car series after 2020 are equipped with a security gateway (SFD). (Such as: Audi A3, Golf 8, ID4, ID5, Caddy, etc.). Functions such as code clearing/action testing/special functions cannot be performed without unlocking the security gateway) 

Applied to Topdon Artidiag, Phoenix and ONE series scanners.

Method 1: 

Use the original factory account to unlock online. Purchase VAG SGW unlocking annual license in Mall or from topdonshop.eu to unlock security gateway.

Check: Unlock VAG SFD Gateway with Topdon in device automatically

Method 2: Manually unlock.

(1) Enter the vehicle system and select the "Activate SFD (Vehicle Diagnostic Protection)" menu (as shown in Figure 1), 

Unlock VAG Gateway (SFD) with Topdon 1
(2) Select the "Manually Unlock SFD" menu and save the read SFD data of the original vehicle on the device (as shown in Figure 2) 

Unlock VAG Gateway (SFD) with Topdon 2

(3) Calculate SFD TOKEN or purchase SFD TOKEN (purchase link: https://www.vagupdate.com/sfd/sfd-token)

(4) Import the calculated SFD TOKEN file into the device and load it, and then activate the control unit (as shown in Figure 3)

Unlock VAG Gateway (SFD) with Topdon 3
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