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Why Nobody Cares About Saab 93 Key Saab Key Replacement It can be very frustrating to lose or have your car keys stolen. If you have an extra key, putting a new key to your car is fairly inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you'll need remove the electronic components from the old key fob and get it programmed to your car via a special saab tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee if you delay this process. Lost or Stolen Keys The car key is just as easy to make copies of now as it was a mere twenty years ago. The only difference is that modern keys come with an electronic chip inside them. These chips provide a good amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never misplace your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Take a look at the places where you typically keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets for your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you still can't find your keys, call a locksmith to come out to your vehicle and assist you in locating them. If all your keys are lost the dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make new keys for you. This is expensive and could take a few days to complete. Instead we can reprogram the existing computer's EEPROM to save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB is not very durable. The buttons are susceptible to falling out and become stuck. It is recommended to make a duplicate of your ignition key if only you have one. This will help you stay away from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to always have a spare key on hand, as it is much simpler to replace a lost or stolen one. If you only lose one key, it is not the same. It's costly to purchase an additional key, and it requires the dealer installing and programming the TWICE Module (Column Integration Module on older cars) and an OEM key that is brand new (not from Amazon or eBay). If you're having problems with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, you should look for a variety of possible causes. The most frequent cause is a dead coin battery in the key fob. However, it could also be caused by worn buttons, water damage, signal interference, and receiver module issues. If the issue persists after having checked all of these options, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. saab 9-3 key fob programming is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To do this you need access to the case of your car key fob. This can be accomplished by removing your emergency keys from the fob. Then, you can employ a flathead for removing the case from the fob and expose the battery. Be careful when doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids into the fob since they could damage the electronic components within. Broken Keys Having your car keys stolen or lost can be an extremely painful experience, particularly if you don't have a spare. You can reduce the stress by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. We can provide you an electronic chip set of keys within a short time regardless of whether you're situated in the middle of the road or near the closest town. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system within the vehicle. This makes it virtually impossible to steal your car without a specific key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be embedded in the key to start the car as well as 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 is only possible at a dealer, using the special tool called a Tech-2 or a similar kind of software. If your key has been broken in your ignition or lock, it's important that you don't attempt to remove the key by yourself, as it could cause damage to the lock and cause further problems. When you try to force a key or lock that is broken out, it will usually break the steel blade of the key or the mechanism of the lock. This can be more costly than hiring a locksmith to replace the key. Replacement Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 onwards are advised to keep two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing one key is costly and difficult. The dealer will have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) depending on the model, and the key itself; plus, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized and will not be programmed correctly when you require of them. It is not uncommon for the battery to wear out on a keyfob following a few use years particularly if the fob is used frequently to lock and unlock vehicles. Fortunately that replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 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 what a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't need to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM to accept the new keys. This saves money since a brand new car computer could be expensive. It is sensible to call an on-line SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob in your car.