Saab Key Replacement
It can be extremely frustrating to lose or have your car keys stolen. If you have an extra key, attaching an additional key to your car is comparatively inexpensive and easy.
To add a new key, you will need to remove the electronics from your old key fob, and have it programmed to your vehicle using a specific SAAB tech 2 device. Procrastinating this process will cost you.
Lost or Stolen keys
The car key is equally easy to duplicate as it was twenty years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips offer a lot of protection from theft and key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you'll never lose your key.
If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Look around in the places you normally keep your keys. You might find them in the pocket of your pants or jacket or even in the floor just next to your front door. If you still can't find your keys, call a locksmith and ask him to come to your car and assist you in locating keys.
If all of your keys are missing, a dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create new keys for you. This can be expensive and can take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM of your computer and save you money.
03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons can fall out and they can get stuck. It is recommended to make a duplicate of your ignition key if you only have one. This will spare you from any hassles.
Lockouts
Saab owners are advised to keep a spare key in the car, as it is much simpler to replace a stolen or lost one. If you only lose one key, it is a different story. It's costly to buy a second key and requires the dealer installing and programming the TWICE module (Column Integration Module on older vehicles) and a brand-new OEM key (not purchased from Amazon or eBay).
If your remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your vehicle, there are a number of possible causes. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery in the key fob, but it can also be caused by damaged buttons or water damage, signal interference, and receiver module issues.
If your problem persists after having checked all of these, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing the number count (in reverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need to get access to the case of your car key fob. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. After that, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Don't pour or drop liquids into the fob, as this could cause damage to electronic components.
Broken Keys
It's a painful experience to have your keys taken from your car, especially when you don't own a spare. It is possible to minimize the hassle by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by a professional locksmith. Whether you are in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away We can provide you with a fresh set of electronic chip keys in no time.
Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle, which makes it almost impossible to steal your car without a unique key. The key must have a transponder inside it for it to start the engine and then open your 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 specialized tool called Tech-2 Tech-2 or another similar kind of software.
If saab 93 key programming G28 have damaged in your ignition lock, make sure you don't try to extract it yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause other problems. When you try to force a key or lock that is broken out, it is likely to break the steel blade of the key or the mechanism of the lock. This can be more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key.
Replacement
Saab owners from 1994 and up are advised to have two functioning keys for their car. Replacing one key is costly and complicated. The dealer will need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics), depending on the model, and the key itself. Furthermore it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers is typically not properly programmed and will not be programmed correctly when you require of one.
It is not unusual for the battery in a key fob to wear down after a couple of years of use, especially if it is used often to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately replacing the battery on the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.
A mobile SAAB locksmith is usually able to complete this at a cost that is 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't need to replace the car's computer. They can reprogram the EEPROM to accept the new keys. This can save you lots of dollars since a new car computer is expensive. This is why it is logical to contact an on-demand SAAB locksmith anytime you require an extra key fob to your car.