Saab Key Replacement

It can be extremely frustrating to lose keys to your car stolen. It is easy and cheap to add a new car key if you own an extra key.

To add the new key, you'll have to remove the electronics from your old key fob and get it programmed into your car using a SAAB tech 2 device. Procrastinating this process will cost you.

Keys that have been stolen or lost are

The car keys are just as easy to duplicate as it was ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip inside the keys. These chips provide a good amount of protection against key theft and copying. However, this doesn't mean that you'll never lose your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Check the places you usually keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets for your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground next to your front door. If you are unable to locate your keys, call locksmiths who will come to your vehicle to help you locate them.

A dealer can create new car keys if all your keys are missing. This is expensive and could take a few days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM of your computer, and save you money.

03-11 saab 9-3 key 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very robust. The buttons could fall out and they can get stuck. You should create a copy of your ignition key if only you have one. This will protect you from any hassles.

Lockouts

saab key replacement cost owners are advised to always have a spare key because it is easier to replace a lost or stolen one. If you lose only one key it's a different matter as it's quite expensive to purchase a new one and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier vehicles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay).

If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possibilities for the cause. Most likely is the battery of the coin that is dead in the key fob but it could also be caused by worn buttons, water damage, signal interference, and receiver module issues.

If your issue continues to persist even after you have tried all of these, you can try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing the number count (in reverse Hex) to zero in the ECU. To accomplish this, you will need to get access to the case of your car key fob. The easiest way to do this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Once you have done this, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Do not drop or pour liquids into the fob, as this can damage the electronic components.

Broken Keys

Having your car keys stolen or lost can be an extremely frustrating experience especially if you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can minimize the inconvenience by having replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith from Bishopthorpe. We can provide you the electronic chips keys within a short time no matter if you're located in the middle or close to the nearest town.

Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to take your car away without a special key. The key needs a special transponder to allow 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 only possible at a dealer using the specially designed tool called Tech-2 Tech-2 or a similar type of software.

If your key is broken in your ignition lock, it's vital that you don't try to extract the key by yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause further issues. In the event that you try to force a damaged key out usually only results in the breaking of the metal key blade or the lock mechanism itself. This can become much more costly than having a key replacement made by a licensed locksmith.

Replacement

Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and up are advised to have at a minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing just one key can be expensive and complex. The dealer must replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) depending on the model, as well as the key itself. Furthermore, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers is usually not properly initialized, and will not program correctly when you need of them.

It is not uncommon to find the battery inside the key fob to get worn out after a couple of years of use, especially in cases where it is used regularly for locking and unlocking the car. The replacement of the battery on many SAAB 9-3 models is simple and does not require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this at a cost that is 75% less than a dealer will charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not have to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM in order to accept the new keys. This can save a lot of cost since a new car computer could be quite costly. It's sensible to contact a mobile saab key fob Locksmith whenever you want to replace the key fob on your car.