Saab Key Replacement

Losing your car keys or Lost Saab Key could be extremely frustrating. If you have an extra key, putting a new key to your vehicle is relatively inexpensive and simple.

To add an additional key, you will need remove the electronic components from your old key fob and be able to program it to your vehicle via a SAAB tech 2 device. Doing this delay will cost you.

Keys stolen or lost

The key to your car is exactly the same to copy today as it was ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. These chips offer a lot of protection against theft and key copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing to examine the areas in which you typically store your keys. They could be in the pockets of your pants or jacket, or even on the floor beside your front door. If you're unable to find your keys, contact a locksmith who will come to your car to help you locate them.

If all of your keys are lost the dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create new keys for you. This could be costly and can take a few days. We can reprogram the EEPROM of your computer to save money.

03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons can break and get stuck. If you're stuck with one ignition key that works you must make a duplicate as soon as possible to avoid problems.

Lockouts

Saab owners should always carry an extra key since it's easier to replace keys that are lost or stolen. If you lose only one key, it's a different matter. It's costly to purchase the second key, and it will require the dealer installing and programming a new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module for 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 unlocking your car, you need to check for several possible causes. The most common is an empty battery on the key fob. However, it can be caused by damaged buttons and water damage, signal interference, and problems with the receiver module.

If you've checked these and the problem is still there it is possible to solve the issue yourself by changing the programming of the key. This is done by changing the number count (in inverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. You will need to open the case of your key fob to do this. The best method for doing 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 spill liquids or drop them into the fob, as this could harm the electronic components.

Broken Keys

The loss of your car keys or lost can be an extremely stressful experience, especially if you don't have a spare. Fortunately, you can lessen the inconvenience by having your replacement key for saab 93 keys created by an expert auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can give you an electronic chip set of keys within a short time no matter if you're in the middle or near the nearest town.

Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer in the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to take your car away without a unique key. The key needs a special transponder for it to start 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 is something that can only be done by an authorized dealer, using the specially designed tool called a Tech-2 or a different kind of software.

If you find that your key has been broken in your ignition lock, it's important that you don't attempt to get it out it by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause additional problems. If you attempt to force a broken lock or key out, it is likely to break the steel blade of the key or the mechanism that locks. This can be more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key.

Replacement

Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and up are advised to have at a minimum two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing just one key can be costly and complicated. The dealer must replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) in accordance with the model, as well as the key itself. Additionally it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys purchased from aftermarket sellers are typically not properly initialized and could not program correctly when you need them.

It is not uncommon to find the battery inside a key fob to wear out after a few years of usage, particularly if it is used often for locking and unlocking the car. Fortunately the replacement of the battery on the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.

A mobile saab 9-5 key replacement locksmith can usually do this for 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't have to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM so that it can accept the new keys. This could save you a significant amount of cash as a new car computer is costly. This is why it's logical to call an emergency SAAB locksmith whenever you need an alternative key fob for your vehicle.