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u/ModCodeofConduct — 5 days ago
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Tried coding something on a newer VAG car and got "Access denied"?

Congrats, you've just met SFD (Schutz Fahrzeug Diagnose).

It's an additional security layer that requires authorization between the car and VW's servers. No token, no access. Simple as that.

I first ran into it on a Skoda Octavia IV when I just wanted to enable a couple of basic adaptations via OBD. Connected, entered the control module - denied. Took me a while to figure out it wasn't my tools or software. The module was just locked behind SFD.

SFD is used on cars from 2020 onwards - mainly MQB Evo (Golf 8, Octavia IV, Leon IV, Audi A3 8Y) and MEB platforms (ID.3, ID.4, Enyaq). It blocks adaptations, coding and parameterization.

Tokens are only issued through official accounts to registered users. So a regular enthusiast without dealer-level access simply can't get one.

Have you run into SFD yet? Which module blocked you?

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u/traznifor — 10 days ago
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Moral dilemma

the toyota is fried. im not paying for someone to fix it. question is should I sand it and spray paint it or should I teach myself how to wrap it, having never done so before or maybe theres a third option somewhere. let me know your thoughts

u/1101165 — 14 days ago
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Splicing wires on my car

I am wanting to add a red led light strip to my car and was thinking of splicing it to my already top brake light. Not sure if I just add all power together (red) and then all Neutrals together (black) of that would work or do I need to go About it another way?

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u/Big-Fennel6110 — 13 days ago
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2011 Corolla - Battery light - kills battery instantly (Belt, Alternator, & Battery are all good)

Looking for more advice for 2011 Corolla. I literally just posted in here a couple hours ago about another issue the car is experiencing upon fixing this one and now back to square one! We are having an issue where the battery light comes on and then drains the battery instantly.
Yesterday we were waiting to pick our daughter up from school. We decided to leave the pick up line and park in the parking lot. When we were moving out of the line the car battery light popped on and the steering was hard to steer. We made it to the parking lot, turned the car off and it didn't start back up. We had the car towed which I posted about on another post because that's a whole new issue.
Here is what my husband has ruled out/checked...

  • the belt is fine
  • crank shaft pulley is fine
  • terminals/connectors all checked, tightened and cleaned up

took the battery and alternator to oreillys and autozone-both passed as good. We are just in a financial bind and that all the testing we could have done professionally. trying to figure this out on our own as my husband has always done any work needed on the car.

probably just going to need to find a mechanic

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u/ParislvBlue — 13 days ago