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The loss of your car keys or lost can be extremely inconvenient. If you have an extra key, putting a new key to your vehicle is comparatively inexpensive and easy.
You'll have to take off your old key fob's electronics and then program it into your vehicle using a saab Tech 2 device. There will be a cost if you delay this process.
Keys lost or stolen
The key to your car is exactly the same to duplicate like it was a decade ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. These chips offer a great amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key.
If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Be sure to check where you usually keep your keys. They could be in your pockets for your jacket, pants or even on the ground near your front entrance. If you're not able to locate your keys, call a locksmith who will come to your car to help you find them.
If all your keys are missing the dealer can replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make your a new key. This can be expensive and can take a few days. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer to save money.
03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very durable. The buttons are susceptible to falling out and get stuck. If you're only left with one ignition key that works, you should make copies as quickly as you can to avoid any difficulties.
Lockouts
Saab owners must always have an extra key since it's much easier to replace keys lost or stolen. If you lose your primary key, that's a different issue since it's expensive to get one and requires the dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier automobiles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay).
If you're experiencing problems with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, examine the causes for a variety of possible reasons. The most common cause is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, however it could be caused by worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues.
If you've tried these steps and still have a problem, you can try to solve it yourself by changing the code in the key. This is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need access to the case of your car key fob. This can be done by removing your emergency key from the fob. After that, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Be careful when doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids into the fob as they could harm the electronic components within.
Broken Keys
It's a painful experience to have your keys taken from your vehicle, especially if you do not have a spare. You can minimize the inconvenience by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. We can provide you an electronic chip set of keys in a flash, whether you are located in the middle or close to the nearest town.
Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system inside the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a key. A transponder is required to be embedded in the key to start the car and 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 by a dealer using the special tool called a Tech-2 or a different type of software.
If the key you have damaged in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't attempt to remove it by yourself, since this could damage the lock and cause other issues. Attempting to force a broken key out will usually result in breaking the metal key blade or the lock mechanism itself. This could be more expensive than having a key replacement completed by a licensed locksmith.
Replacement
Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 and beyond are advised to keep two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing only one key is costly and complex. The dealer must replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) depending on the model, as well as the key itself; plus it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers typically are not properly initialized and therefore cannot be programmed correctly when you need of them.
It is not unusual for the battery in the key fob to get worn out after a couple of years of use, especially in cases where it is used regularly to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately the replacement of the battery on most
saab 93 replacement key 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.
A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this for 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the computer in your car either and can usually reprogram the EEPROM of your current computer to accept the new key. This saves cost since a new car computer can be quite expensive. This is why it is logical to call an emergency
saab replacement key locksmith whenever you need the replacement of a key fob for your car.