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Security Link for Nissan

Requirements Before Starting: Latest Software Version, Completed Step-by-Step Tutorial 

Nissan Group Vehicle Makes Included: Nissan, Infiniti

Step 1: Adding OEMs to AutoAuth Account

AutoAuth is a third-party application. Fees and pricing are set and managed by AutoAuth, not Snap-on. Refer to AutoAuth FAQ for further AutoAuth help.  

New AutoAuth Users
  1. Click the AutoAuth Link or go to AutoAuth.com on a new tab.
  2. Register and Fill out your account information.
  3. Accept the Terms & Conditions, click ‘Signup’.
  4. Confirm email, then Login.
  5. Choose ‘For Service Center & Independent Technicians’ or ‘For Technicians,’ depending on your shop’s preference.  
    1. If you select ‘For Service Center & Independent Technicians’, Select the plan that best fits your shop’s needs.
    2. If you select ‘For Technicians’, see FAQ for adding technicians to a Service Center.
  6. Fill out personal and shop information as prompted.
  7. Once you’ve selected a region, check the box for Nissan (Figure 1).
  8. Follow the remaining prompts to complete sign up.
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Figure 1
Existing AutoAuth Users
  1. Go to AutoAuth.com on a new tab.
  2. In the top right corner, click the icon with two wrenches.
  3. Select ‘Subscriptions’.
  4. Under ‘Active Manufacturers’, verify that Nissan is subscribed (Figure 2).
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Figure 2

Step 2: Adding Diagnostic Scan Tool to AutoAuth

  1. On the left side, select ‘Tools’ (Figure 3), then 'Add Tool'.
  2. Enter the following:  
    1. Name: Not applicable for the 'AutoAuth Standard' plan 
    2. Manufacturer: Snap-on 
    3. Tool Model: All Other Models 
    4. Serial number: Located on the back of all scan tools

      NOTE: Enter serial number in ALL CAPS with no dashes or spaces.  AutoAuth will not verify correct scan tool serial number. Check serial number to ensure proper connection.
  3. Click 'Add Tool'.
    NOTE: If successful, device will display under the ‘Tools’ tab. 
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Figure 3

Step 3: Linking OEM to Technician Profile

  1. Go to AltusDrive.com on a new tab and click 'Manage Existing Account'.
  2. Sign in to your Technician Profile 

    IMPORTANT: Make sure you are signing in under Technician Profile, not Shop Profile. 
  3. Open the 'Security Link' tab on the left (Figure 4).
  4. Click the blue '+' next to 'Nissan Group'.
  5. Add required information as prompted  
    1. Account Information 

      NOTE: A 4-digit Profile Access Code is used on some newer vehicle models before gaining certain functions and features.
    2. Shop Information 

      IMPORTANT: This information will appear in your Vehicle System Reports.
  6. Click ‘Save and Next’.
  7. Enter AutoAuth username (NOT email) and password.
    NOTE: To find username, click initials in the top right corner of AutoAuth.com.  
  8. Check the required boxes and save.
  9. Restart all diagnostic scanners connected to this account to sync. 
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Figure 4

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