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Saab Key Replacement Losing your car keys or lost is very frustrating. It is easy and cheap to add a new car key if you have an additional key. You'll need to take out your old key fob's electronics and program it to your car using a Saab Tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee in the event that you delay this procedure. Keys lost or stolen It is as easy as ever to copy the keys to your vehicle, just as it was 20 years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips provide a good amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key. If replacement saab 9-3 key do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you need to examine the areas where you usually store your keys. They could be in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you're not able to locate your keys, you can call a locksmith who will go to your vehicle to help you locate them. If all of your keys are missing an authorized dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create a new key for you. This can be costly and can take a few days. We can reprogram the EEPROM of your computer to save money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB isn't the most robust. They often get sticky and the buttons can even fall out from time to the time. If you're only left with one working ignition key, you should make copies as quickly as you can to avoid any difficulties. Lockouts Saab owners must always have an extra key in case of need as it's much easier to replace keys lost or stolen. If you lose just one key, it is an entirely different story. It's costly to buy a second key and requires the dealer installing and programming the new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module on older vehicles) as well as a brand-new OEM key (not purchased from Amazon or eBay). If you're having issues with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, you should look for a variety of possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob. However, it could also be due to worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If your issue continues to persist even after having tried all of these options, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing the count (in reverse hex) to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need to get access to the case of your car key fob. This can be accomplished by removing your emergency keys from the fob. After that, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Be careful when opening the case and do not pour or drop any liquids into the case as they can damage the electronic components within. Broken Keys It's a painful experience to have your keys taken from your car, especially when you don't have a spare. You can reduce the stress when you get your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. We can offer you the electronic chips keys in a flash regardless of whether you're in the middle or near the nearest town. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to take your car away without a key. The key needs a special transponder inside it for it to start the engine and 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 is only possible at a dealer using the specially designed tool called a Tech-2 or a similar kind of software. It is not recommended to remove your broken key from the lock or ignition. This could damage the lock, and cause other issues. If you attempt to force a broken lock or key out, it will usually break the blade of the metal key or the mechanism of the lock. This can be much more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Owners of Saab automobiles manufactured between 1994 and up are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing one key is costly and difficult. The dealer must replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) according to the model, as well as the key itself. Furthermore, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket is typically not properly programmed and cannot be programmed correctly when you need of one. It is not uncommon for the battery in a key fob to wear down after a couple of years of usage, particularly in cases where it is used regularly to lock and unlock the car. The replacement of the battery on many SAAB 9-3 models is simple and doesn't require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can offer this service for 75% less than dealers would charge. Locksmiths will not need to replace the computer in your car either and can usually change the EEPROM in your current car to accept the new key. This could save you lots of money as a brand new computer for your car is costly. It is sensible to call an emergency SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob on your car.