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Location of the Security Gateway on an Iveco Daily

Model: IVECO Daily MK 5 - Years: 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Part: Checks and maintenance

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The Security Gateway (SGW) is an electronic module that acts as a "security gate" between the vehicle's control units and the OBD diagnostic socket. Its function is to protect the electronic systems from unauthorized access, preventing external devices from reading or modifying data without proper authentication.

Essentially, without the SGW, a diagnostic scanner cannot communicate with the engine control unit or other modules. On right-hand drive vehicles, as shown in the video, the gateway is located under the kick panel on the driver's side.

To access it, remove the plastic cover. You will find two connectors: one blue and one black.

The blue connector is the link plug (diagnostic interface) that connects to the OBD socket. If you need to perform diagnostics, separate the two connectors, insert the link, and then reconnect everything.


Posted on 7 September 2026 by ScegliAuto


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