How to Purchase European SGW Function License for Launch X431 PAD V/PAD VII/PRO5?
Currently, LAUNCH European SGW Function License can be purchased in the Mall of Launch X431 Tool. It’s compatible with Launch X431 PAD V Elite, PAD VII Elite and PRO5 SmartLink. With this license, you will unlock gateway on Mercedes models produced after 2020, FCA & Maserati, and Renault & Dacia models. Check the purchase guide below.
Price: $1151 + 19% VAT (check actual price in your tablet)
Payment: Via Paypal
Date for processing: Serial Number on device required and allows 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 realized 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 equipped with the Security Gateway technology. In this way, unrestricted vehicle communication between the vehicle diagnostic unit and the vehicle can be realized 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 realized again and all diagnostic functions can be used In full
If you do not purchase the Launch European SGW Function License, you can only perform the DTC reading, DTC clearing and some data stream functions. For example, one customer gave feedback that he failed to do special functions on a 2021 Mercedes C class W206 300d DoIP model by his Launch X431 PAD VII, and got the error message “Encryption gateway authentication failed and test functions are limited” & “The function is not activated. Incorrect code: 1000699.”
The reason is that 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. Therefore, you need to buy the license to obtain this access.