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Saab 93 Key: 10 Things I Wish I'd Known Earlier saab car keys can be very stressful to lose keys to your car stolen. It is easy and cheap to add a new car key if you own an additional key. You'll need to take out the electronic component of your old key fob and then program it into your vehicle using a saab Tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee for putting off this process. Keys lost or stolen It's as easy as ever to copy the keys to your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip inside the keys. These chips provide a lot of protection from theft and key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will 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 your jacket pocket, pants pocket or even lying on the ground next to your front door. If you are still unable to locate your keys, call a locksmith and ask him to come to your car and assist you in finding keys. If all of your keys are missing the dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make a new key for you. This is expensive and could take a few days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM on your computer and save money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key isn't very robust. The buttons are susceptible to falling out and become 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. Lockouts Saab owners should always have a spare key as it's much simpler to replace keys lost or stolen. If you've lost your only key, that's a different issue as it's quite expensive to get one and requires a dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier automobiles) and also a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If your remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking the car, there are a variety of possibilities for the cause. The most common is the battery for the coin on the key fob, but it could be caused by damaged buttons as well as water damage, signal interference and issues with the receiver module. If the issue continues to persist after you have tried all of these, try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have to get access to the case of your car key fob. The most efficient method to accomplish this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Once this is done you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Do not pour or drop liquids into the fob, since this could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys Having your car keys stolen or lost can be a painful experience, particularly if you don't have an extra. You can minimize the inconvenience by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. It doesn't matter if you're located in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away we can provide you with a fresh set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Since 1995 in 1995, every Saab is required to have a vehicle immobilizer. This makes it almost impossible to steal a vehicle without a unique key. The key requires a transponder that is embedded in it to turn on 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 can only be done at a dealer, using the specialized tool called a Tech-2 or another similar kind of software. It is important not to try to remove your broken key from the lock or ignition. This could damage the lock and create other 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 expensive than a key replacement made by a professional locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and beyond are advised to have at least two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing one key is costly and complex. 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. Additionally, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers are typically not properly initialized and could not program correctly when you require them. It is not unusual for a battery to wear out on a keyfob following several years of use particularly if the fob is used frequently to lock and unlock vehicles. The replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models can be done easily and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can perform this service for 75% less than dealers would charge. Locksmiths do not have to replace the car's computer, and can reprogram the EEPROM to accept the new keys. This could save you lots of cash as a new computer for your car is expensive. This is why it makes sense to call an on-demand SAAB locksmith anytime you require the replacement of a key fob for your car.