The New Challenge: SFD vs. SFD2
The game changed with the 2024 Porsche Cayenne. We recently spent over three hours trying to reset a customer’s service light. During this deep dive, we discovered a frustrating reality: SFD is not the same as SFD2.
While we can bypass the original SFD on 2020-2022 models, the 2024 models use SFD2. This newer version is much more restrictive. Currently, the “release keys” for SFD2 are kept under tight lock and key by the manufacturer. Even with our advanced tools and official registrations, the servers simply do not allow independent access for these newer modules yet.
Key differences to remember:

Dealership “Monopoly” for Service Light Resetting?
It feels like the dealership has created a monopoly on basic maintenance. For example, Porsche is locking the service reset behind SFD2. They force owners back to the dealer for simple tasks like oil changes. This “pay-to-play” system makes it very difficult for independent repair shops to compete.
In our opinion, it seems like a calculated move to squeeze out the small shops. If a home mechanic or local specialist cannot even clear a dashboard light. As a result, customers feels forced to pay dealership prices. This isn’t just about security; it’s about control over your vehicle’s maintenance life cycle.
Washington State passed a landmark ‘Right to Repair Law’ in May 2025, effective January 1, 2026. This forces manufacturers to provide independent repair shops and owners access to parts, tools, and documentation for digital electronics and mobility devices, while also banning “parts pairing,” to make repairs more accessible and reduce e-waste. Key Provisions of the Law (
HB 1483 /
RCW 19.415)