Saab Key Replacement

The loss of your car keys or lost can be extremely inconvenient. It's easy and inexpensive to purchase a new car key in the event that you have an additional key.

To add the new key, you'll need remove the electronic components from your old key fob, and get it programmed into your vehicle via a technology called saab tech 2. Procrastinating this process will cost you.

Lost or Stolen Keys

It is as easy as ever to copy the keys to your vehicle just like it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip inside the keys. The chips offer a great deal of protection from theft and key copying. This does not mean you will never misplace 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 inside your pants or jacket or even on the floor next to your front door. If you're unable to locate your keys, call locksmiths who will come to your vehicle to help you locate them.

If all your keys are missing, a dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create an entirely new key for you. This is expensive and may take several days to complete. Instead, we can reprogram your current computer's EEPROM, and save you money.

03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons can break and they can get stuck. If you're down to one working ignition key it is recommended to make another one as soon as you can, to avoid any problems.

Lockouts

Saab owners must always have an extra key in case of need as it's much easier to replace keys that are lost saab keys or stolen. If you lose only one key, it is not the same. It's costly to buy an additional key, and it requires the dealer installing and programming a new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module on older cars) as well as a brand new OEM key (not purchased from Amazon or eBay).

If you're having problems with your remote control keys not locking or Saab Key Battery unlocking your car, you should investigate the possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery in the key fob. However, it can also be caused by damaged buttons and water damage, signal interference and receiver module issues.

If you've tried these steps but the issue persists you can attempt to resolve it yourself by reprogramming the key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need access to the case of your car key fob. The best way to do this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. Once you have done this, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Be careful while doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids inside the fob as they could harm the electronic components within.

Broken Keys

It can be a traumatic experience to have your car keys stolen, particularly in the event that you don't have an extra. Fortunately, you can lessen the stress by having replacement keys created by an experienced auto locksmith from Bishopthorpe. No matter if you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away we can supply you with a brand new set of electronic chip keys in no time.

Every Saab key battery since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer in the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to take your car away without a specific key. The key requires a transponder for it to start 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 is something that can only be done by a dealer, with the specialized tool called a Tech-2 or a different kind of software.

If your key is damaged in your ignition lock, it's important that you don't try to extract it by yourself, since it could cause damage to the lock and cause other problems. When you try to force a broken lock or key out, it typically breaks the metal blade of the key or the mechanism that locks. This can be much more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key.

Replacement

Owners of saab key fob replacement automobiles from 1994 and beyond are advised to have at a minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing just one key can be expensive and difficult. The dealer will need to replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, depending 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 typically not properly programmed and may fail to program correctly when you need them.

It is not unusual for a battery to wear out on a keyfob after a few use years particularly if the fob is used frequently to lock and unlock cars. The replacement of the battery on many SAAB 9-3 models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB Locksmith can provide this service at a cost of 75% less than the dealer would charge. Locksmiths do not need to replace the car's computer and can re-program the existing EEPROM in order to accept the new keys. This can save you a lot of money as a new car computer can be expensive. This is the reason it makes sense to contact an on-demand SAAB locksmith whenever you require the replacement of a key fob for your vehicle.