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Saab Key Replacement Losing your car keys or lost can be extremely inconvenient. If you have an extra key, adding an additional key to your vehicle is fairly inexpensive and simple. To add a new key, you will need to remove the electronics from your old key fob, and get it programmed to your car via a special saab tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee for putting off this process. Lost or Stolen keys It's as easy as ever to copy the key into your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. These chips offer a great degree of protection against key theft and copying. But this doesn't mean you'll never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you should examine the areas where you usually store your keys. You may find them in your jacket pocket, pants pocket or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you're still unable to locate your keys, contact a locksmith to come out to your vehicle and help you retrieve the keys. If all of your keys are missing the dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create your a new key. This could be costly and can take a few days. Instead we can reprogram your existing computer EEPROM and save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB is not the most durable. They can become sticky and even break from time time. If saab replacement keys uk 're down to one working ignition key you must make copies as quickly as possible to avoid any difficulties. Lockouts Saab owners should always carry a spare key because it's easier to replace keys lost or stolen. If you lose only one key, it's a different story as it's quite expensive to purchase a new one and requires the dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module in earlier cars) and also a brand-new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If you're having issues with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, you need to examine the causes for a variety of possible reasons. The most frequent reason is a dead battery in the key fob. However, it can be caused by worn out buttons as well as water damage or receiver module issues. If you've tried these steps and the problem is still there, you can try to fix it yourself by changing the code in the key. This is done by changing the count (in reverse the hex) to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have access to the case of your car key fob. The most efficient method to accomplish this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Once this is done you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Do not pour or drop liquids in the fob, since this could cause damage to the electronic components. Broken Keys The loss of your car keys or lost is a difficult experience, especially if don't have an extra. It is possible to minimize the hassle if you have your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by a professional locksmith. No matter if you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few blocks away we can supply you with a brand new set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Since 1995 in 1995, every Saab is required to have an immobilizer for the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to steal a vehicle without a specific key. The key needs a special transponder that is embedded in it to turn on the engine and unlock 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 can only be accomplished by a dealer using a special tool called Tech-2 or other similar software. It's important to not try to remove your broken key from the ignition or lock. It could damage the lock and cause other problems. The attempt to force a broken key out will usually result in the destruction of the key's metal blade or lock mechanism itself. This can be more expensive than hiring a locksmith to replace the key. Replacement Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and upwards are advised to keep at least two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing a single key is expensive and complex. The dealer will have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) depending on the model, as well as the key itself. In addition, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket typically are not properly initialized, and will not program correctly when you require of them. It is not unusual for the battery in the 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. Fortunately that replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is quite simple and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can offer this service at a cost of 75% less than the dealer would charge. Locksmiths don't have to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM to recognize the new keys. This can save a lot of money since a new car computer can be very expensive. This is why it makes sense to contact an emergency SAAB locksmith whenever you need an extra key fob to your car.