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The Myths And Facts Behind Saab Key Replacement Saab Car Key Replacement Most drivers will eventually need to replace their Saab keys. Like other vehicles, Saabs need special keys which have a chip to identify them. If you lose either of these, you'll be able to start your car until you have the second. However, saab centre milton keynes can save a significant amount of cash by buying it yourself instead of paying a dealer. Keys It can be a very stressful experience to have your car keys stolen, or to lose keys. This is especially the case if you own one key. This issue can be resolved with the help of an expert locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can replace your SAAB keys quickly and efficiently. We provide our services for 75% less than what dealers would charge you. The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique problem with their car keys. Key fobs for these models tend to break easily and are not very durable. Many people don't own an extra spare, which can pose a risk to safety in an emergency. You'll pay around $400 to the dealer if you wish to add an additional key. You'll have to purchase the new key and transponder, as well as get the one you already have programmed to the car. The dealer will use a Tech-2 tool to carry out this procedure. It's an easy process, but you'll need some mechanical skills to install the key. It is recommended to leave this to a professional. The first step is taking the emergency key from its case. Place a flathead in the middle slot of your key fob. After a bit of work the key should split open. Remotes The new Saab automobiles do not use traditional keys made from metal for security. Instead, they employ an immobilizer that is built around recognition of the key and a specific chip inside each key. This is the reason a particular type of key is needed to unlock the car and then insert it into the ignition. It is for this reason that a Saab owner should always carry an extra. The classic metal keys are easily copied but the problem is that the electronic component of a key-fob needs to be connected to a specific vehicle in order for it to work. This matching is done in the computer modules of the car, called CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. If you lose your sole functioning key in the process, it will cost your dealer a considerable amount to replace these modules and to program a new key. A local locksmith can reprogram the EEPROM inside your car's computer and make you a new key, which can save you up to 50% or more than what dealers charge! We recommend that you contact us as soon as you can should you lose your key. This will help you avoid the cost of buying a new key from a dealer. Transponders A transponder or electronic chip, is a tiny electronic chip that is embedded in the key-fob. It transmits an individual coded message. It is part of the immobilizer that stops thieves from using a stolen key to start your car. The transponder signals from the key are picked up by the receiver that is located near the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers that are generated by the transmission. If the number matches the vehicle's registration number, it's a good sign that the car is ready to. Transponder keys are found in the majority of cars built in the past two decades. They are also used in airplanes. Air traffic control uses these to identify friendly aircraft with an encoded signal called IFF (Identification friend or foe). Certain aircraft have transponders in the mode C or S that transmit the identification codes and altitudes to ATC. They also support systems to avoid collisions. The metal components of a typical Saab key are simple to duplicate, but the microchip that connects to the immobilizer is hard to copy. It is important to ensure the security of these keys if you own one. Every Saab owner should have two working keys. If you lose the only one, it will cost you lots of money to replace it. It will require a new, specialized computer module plus the costs of a new key and programming to convince the car you aren't trying to steal it. Immobilizers Immobilizers provide an additional layer of protection against hotwiring. They are designed to stop the engine from running unless the transponder is located on the proper key fob. In addition, most cars with immobilizers also display an alert symbol in the instrument cluster, which indicates that the key isn't within. If you lose your keyfob, you will need to visit a dealer to deactivate it and purchase a new one. These systems are built around encryption of data that is transmitted between the transponder and car's system. Recent research has revealed that these encryption sequences are able to be cracked by computers. Hackers can bypass them by reading the messages transmitted back and forth over the CAN bus. These systems are far more advanced than conventional immobilizers which use a fixed code. Newer versions use a system that alters or rolls codes to make the systems more secure. Hackers can still hack these codes and use keys to begin your vehicle. To combat this issue, the DST80 was created with a more lengthy sequence to make it harder to deduce. Researchers were also able crack it. This is why it's essential to keep your key fob in your purse when you're not using it.