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Saab Key Replacement

It can be very stressful to lose or have your car keys stolen. If you have a spare key, adding an additional key to your vehicle is relatively cheap and easy.

To add a new key, you will need remove the electronic components from the old key fob and get it programmed into your vehicle using a specific Saab tech 2 device. There will be a cost for putting off this process.

Lost or Stolen Keys

It is as easy as ever to copy the key into your vehicle, just as it was 20 years ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip.  saab keys  offer a great deal of protection from theft and key copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Check the places you usually keep your keys. You might find them in your purse, jacket pocket or even on the ground near your front door. If you are still unable to locate your keys, call a locksmith and ask him to visit your vehicle and assist you in retrieving them.

If all your keys are lost an authorized dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make a new key for you. This could be costly and take several days. We can reprogram the EEPROM on your computer and save money.

03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons could fall out and they can get stuck. If you're down to one ignition key that works it is best to create another one as soon as you can, to avoid any inconveniences.

Lockouts

Saab owners are advised to have a spare key on hand, because it is simpler to replace a lost or stolen one. If you lose your primary key it's a different matter as it's quite costly to purchase a new one and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier vehicles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay).

If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking your car, there are a variety of possible causes. The most frequent reason is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, but it could also be due to worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues.

If your problem persists after having checked all of these, try reprogramming your ignition key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in inverse Hex) to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need to get access to the case of your car key fob. The best method for doing this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. Once this is done, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Be careful when opening the case and avoid pouring or dropping any liquids inside the fob as they can damage the electronic components within.

Broken Keys

Car keys being stolen or lost is a stressful experience, especially if you don't have spare keys. Fortunately, you can lessen the hassle by having replacement keys made by a professional auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can supply you with the electronic chips keys in a matter of minutes regardless of whether you're located in the middle or close to the closest town.

Since 1995, every Saab is required to have an immobilizer on the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to steal a vehicle without a particular key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be incorporated into the keys to start the car as well as unlock doors. The key also needs a transmitter/transponder chip that needs to be matched with the car's computer module in order to work. This is something that can only be done at a dealer, with the special tool called a Tech-2 or a similar kind of software.

If your key is broken in your ignition lock, make sure you don't try to extract the key by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause issues. When you try to force a damaged lock or key out, it usually breaks the metal blade of the key or the mechanism for the lock. This can be much more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key.

Replacement

Saab owners from 1994 onwards are advised to keep two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing only one key is costly and difficult. The dealer must replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, based on the model. They will also need to program the key to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers is typically not properly programmed and will not be programmed correctly when you need of them.

It is not unusual to find the battery inside a key fob to degrade after a couple of years of use, especially when it is frequently used for locking and unlocking the car. The replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models is simple and does not require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB Locksmith can perform this service for 75% less than dealers would charge. Locksmiths don't need to replace the car's computers and can reprogram the EEPROM so that it can accept the new keys. This can save a lot of cost since a new car computer can be expensive. It makes sense to contact an emergency SAAB Locksmith anytime you need to replace the key fob in your car.