Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Description And Operation
DESCRIPTION
The Security Gateway Module (SGW) is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column attached to the plenum bracket.
The SGW module is a security hardware device to stop unwanted access and threats to the Controller Area Network (CAN) for the vehicle. The SGW module does not contain any drivers and therefore does not directly operate or control any vehicle components.
The complexity of in-vehicle networking has led to the development of a variety of bus standards and protocols that are specific to their communication domains. The SGW module serves as the information bridge between these communication domains and the diagnostic scan tool and the radio. Hardware security features of the SGW module are used to prevent unauthorized bus network access.
The SGW module is flash programmable. Failure to flash a newly installed SGW module will leave it in a locked mode. When in the locked mode, the SGW module will not operate.
OPERATION
The SGW module, located on the CAN architecture between the Data Link Connector (DLC), telematics module and the radio, prevents threat to the CAN bus systems through the DLC and the radio access points. A secure connection must be present to allow authentication between the SGW module and the diagnostic scan tool. The SGW module contains up to eight dual wire CAN bus channels that comply with the industry standard CAN-Flexible Data-rate (CAN-FD) bus architecture. The SGW module does not support partial networking functionality. Since the SGW module is a frame gateway, it also does not provide signal gateway functionality.
For diagnostics of the SGW module, refer to DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING .
For Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) information, refer to DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.