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Saab Key Replacement The loss of your car keys or lost could be very frustrating. If you have an extra key, adding the new key to your car is relatively cheap and easy. To add an additional key, you will need remove the electronic components from your old key fob and get it programmed into your vehicle via a Saab tech 2 device. Delaying this process can cost you. Lost or Stolen Keys It is as easy as ever to copy the key into your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys include an electronic chip inside them. The chips offer a great deal of protection from theft and key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never misplace your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Be sure to check where you usually keep your keys. They could be in your purse, jacket pocket or even lying on the ground next to your front entrance. If you are unable to locate your keys, call an locksmith who will be sent to your vehicle to assist you locate them. If all of your keys are lost an authorized dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create your a new key. This can be costly and can take several days to complete. Instead we can reprogram the current computer's EEPROM, and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very durable. They tend to become sticky, and the buttons can even break from time moment. You should create a copy of your ignition key if only you have one. This will protect you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to keep a spare key in the car, since it's much simpler to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose your only key, it's a different story as it's quite costly to get one and requires the dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier automobiles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking your car, there are several possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery in the key fob but it can also be caused by damaged buttons and water damage, signal interference, and receiver module issues. If your issue continues to persist even after having tried all of these, you may want to try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing (in inverse 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. This can be done by removing the emergency key 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 harm the electronic components. Broken Keys Having your car keys stolen or lost can be an extremely stressful experience, especially if you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can ease the inconvenience by having replacement keys made by a professional auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. Whether you are in the middle of nowhere or just around the corner we can provide you with a new set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer within the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to steal your car without a key. A transponder is required to be incorporated into the keys to allow the car to start and 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 can only be accomplished by dealers using a tool known as Tech-2 or similar software. If the key you have damaged in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't attempt to extract it yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause additional problems. When you try to force a damaged lock or key out, it is likely to break the steel blade of the key or the lock mechanism. This could be much more expensive than a key replacement completed by a licensed locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab automobiles manufactured between 1994 and upwards are advised to have at a minimum two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing a single key is expensive and difficult. The dealer will have to 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 usually not properly initialized and not program correctly when you need them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside a key fob to wear down after a couple of years of use, specifically in cases where it is used regularly for locking and unlocking the car. Fortunately, replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is quite easy and doesn't require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can do this service for 75% less than dealers would charge. saab key replacement cost have to replace the computer in your car and can change the EEPROM in your current car to accept the new key. This could save you a lot of dollars since a new car computer is expensive. It is sensible to call a mobile SAAB Locksmith anytime you need to replace the key fob on your car.