Snap-on announced its diagnostic platforms have been approved by Mercedes-Benz to access Mercedes-Benz cyber-secured vehicles’ modules. The ability to work with Mercedes-Benz secure systems is available on Snap-on Wi-Fi enabled products operating the latest software. 

Automobile manufacturers are developing solutions to protect their vehicles’ networks from unauthorized access, including potential cyber-attacks, by securing vital systems behind gateways. Mercedes-Benz, along with several other manufacturers, have implemented a secure access system that was introduced on a selection of 2021 and newer model vehicles. For those vehicles, access to certain diagnostic functions requires authentication via the tool manufacturer through an approved device for all aftermarket scan tools.

The Snap-on Security Link™ solution provides diagnostic platform owners a uniform method to access secured vehicle systems from their diagnostic tool modules in charge with ​secure access functions. The Snap-on Security Link is designed to help navigate this process, allowing technicians to perform OEM secured functions with ease. Security Link is included with current software at no additional charge. Information on how to use this feature can be found at snapon.com/securitylink.

For more information, talk to a Snap-on Franchisee or other sales representative or visit www.snapon.com/diagnostics.