Saab Key Replacement Having your car keys stolen or misplacing them can be extremely inconvenient. If you have an extra key, adding a new key to your vehicle is fairly inexpensive and simple. To add an additional key, you'll need to take the electronics off your old key and get it programmed into your vehicle using a specific Saab tech 2 device. You'll be charged when you put off this process. Lost or Stolen Keys It's as simple as ever to copy the key to your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip inside of them. The chips provide a large degree of protection against key theft and copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you should do is check the places where you usually keep your keys. You might find them in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even on the ground near your front entrance. If you're not able to find your keys, contact locksmiths who will come to your vehicle to assist you locate them. A dealer is able to make you a new car key if all your keys are missing. This can be costly and can take several days to complete. We can reprogram the memory of your computer to save money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB isn't the most robust. The buttons could fall out and they can get stuck. If you're down to one working ignition key it is recommended to make an additional one as soon as you can, to avoid any difficulties. saab ignition key should always have a spare key because it's much easier to replace lost or stolen ones. If you lose your only key, it's a different story as it's quite expensive to replace it and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier cars) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your car, there are many possible causes. The most frequent reason is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob. However, it could also be due to worn out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If you've tried these steps and the problem is still there, you can try to solve the issue yourself by changing the code in the key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in the inverse Hex) to zero in the ECU. You'll need to open the case of your key fob in order to do this. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. After that, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Do not pour or drop liquids in the fob as it could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys It can be a traumatic experience to have your car keys stolen, especially when you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can ease the inconvenience by having your replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can provide you a set of electronic chips keys in no time, whether you are in the middle or near the nearest town. Since 1995, every Saab is required to have an immobilizer for the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to steal a vehicle without a unique key. The key requires a specific transponder that is embedded in it to allow it to start the engine and 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 at an authorized dealer, using the special tool known as Tech-2 Tech-2 or a similar type of software. If the key you have damaged in your ignition or lock, it's important that you don't attempt to extract it by yourself, since it could damage the lock and cause further problems. If you attempt to force a damaged lock or key out, it typically breaks the metal blade of the key or the mechanism that locks. This could be much more expensive than having a key replacement done by a professional locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab cars from about 1994 and beyond are advised to have at a minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing one key is expensive and complex. The dealer must replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, based on the model. They will also need to program the key in order to work with the new module. Keys purchased from aftermarket sellers are generally not properly initialized and not program correctly when you need them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside the key fob to get worn out after a couple of years of use, especially if it is used often to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately replacing the battery on most SAAB 9-3 key fob models is simple and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith will usually be able to do this for 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the car's computers and can re-program the existing EEPROM so that it can accept the new keys. This saves money since a new car computer could be quite expensive. It is sensible to call the mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob on your car.
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