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Saab Key Replacement It can be a real pain to lose or have your car keys stolen. If you have an extra key, putting an additional key to your car is relatively inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you'll need to remove the electronics from your old key fob and get it programmed into your car using a saab tech 2 device. Doing this delay will cost you. Keys stolen or lost The key to your car is equally easy to duplicate like it was a decade ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. These chips provide a good amount of protection against theft as well as key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never lose your key. If saab 9-3 key www.g28carkeys.co.uk do lose your keys, don't panic! Look around in the places you normally keep your keys. You might find them in the pockets of your pants or jacket, or even in the floor just next to your front door. If you're still having trouble finding your keys, contact a locksmith to arrive at your vehicle and assist you in locating keys. A dealer can create an entirely new car key if all keys are missing. This can be costly and take several days. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer and save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB isn't the most durable. The buttons can break and can become stuck. It is recommended that you make a duplicate of your ignition key if only you have one. This will protect you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners must always have an extra key since it's much simpler to replace keys that are lost or stolen. If you've lost your only key, it's an issue as it's quite expensive to add one and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on older vehicles) and also a brand-new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your vehicle, there are a number of possible reasons. The most common reason is a dead coin cell battery in the key fob. However, it could also be due to worn out buttons or water damage, or receiver module issues. If the issue persists after having tried all of these options, 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. This can be done by removing your emergency key from the fob. Once this is done, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Don't pour or drop liquids in the fob, since this could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys It can be a traumatic experience to lose your car keys stolen, particularly when you don't have a spare. It is possible to minimize the hassle when you get your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. No matter if you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away we can supply you with a fresh set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system inside the vehicle, which makes it almost impossible to take your car away without a key. The key needs a special transponder in order 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 can only be accomplished by a dealer using a special tool called Tech-2 or other similar software. If you find that your key has been broken in your ignition or lock, it's vital that you don't attempt to remove the key by yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause additional issues. Attempting to force a broken key out is usually a result in the breaking of the metal key blade or the lock mechanism itself. This could be more expensive than having a key replacement made by a licensed locksmith. Replacement Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 onwards are advised to have two working keys for their car. Replacing one key is costly 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 must be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers typically are not properly initialized and cannot be programmed correctly when you need of them. It is not unusual 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 to lock and unlock the car. The replacement of the battery on all SAAB 9-3 models is simple and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith is usually able to complete this for 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't have to replace the computer in your car, and will usually change the EEPROM in your current car to accept the new key. This can save you a lot of money since a new computer for your car is expensive. This is why it is logical to contact an on-demand SAAB locksmith whenever you need the replacement of a key fob for your car.