Toronto, Ontario — Autel announced that its tablets have been certified by the Auto Authentication Authority (AutoAuth) to access Mercedes-Benz vehicles’ Security Gateway (SGW). Autel claims that, as a result, tablet users can now access more vehicle brands’ secure gateways than any aftermarket tool using the authentication service.
Further, Autel negotiated with Volkswagen/Audi Group to add SGW access capability to its diagnostics and service tablets, and last month, Autel added the functionality to its
tablets. Users can purchase single VW/Audi VIN/24-hour sessions or unlimited VINs/full-year access plans.
“Increasingly, automakers are securing critical vehicle systems behind gateway modules. We have prioritized getting our tablets authorized to access these systems
and enabling our technicians to service the vehicles they need to. Autel has consistently led the aftermarket in getting this functionality to our products and technicians,” said Maurice Miller, Autel’s vice president of customer success.
Once Autel tablet owners register their tool for Mercedes-Benz vehicle SGW access with AutoAuth, they can perform restricted functions, including clearing codes, active tests, special functions, service resets, coding and adaptations, and Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) calibrations, claims a press release from Autel.
“Mercedes-Benz is the latest automaker to authorize Autel tablets to access SGW-protected systems via AutoAuth. Technicians can also access Nissan and Stellantis (Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Ram, Fiat, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati) vehicles with an SGW via an AutoAuth-registered Autel tablet,” wrote the company in a press release.
Visit Autel.com for information on Autel’s security gateway access solutions.
