Saab Key Replacement

Losing your car keys or lost can be very frustrating. If you have an extra key, attaching an additional key to your car is fairly inexpensive and simple.

You'll need to take out the old electronic key fob and program it to your car using a saab fob key replacement Tech 2 device. If you delay this process, it will cost you.

Keys stolen or lost

It is as easy as ever to copy the key onto your vehicle just like it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys come with an electronic chip in them. The chips provide a large amount of protection from key theft and copying. But this doesn't mean you'll never lose your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Be sure to check where you usually keep your keys. They could be in your purse, jacket pocket or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you're not able to locate your keys, call a locksmith who will come to your car to help you find them.

If all of your keys are missing an authorized dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or saab car key Twice) in order to create an entirely new key for you. This can be costly and take several days. Instead we can reprogram your current computer's EEPROM, and save you money.

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

Lockouts

saab key code owners should have a spare key because it's much easier to replace keys that have been stolen or lost. If you lose your primary key, it's a different story as it's quite costly to add one and requires the dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier vehicles) and also a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay).

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

If the issue continues to persist after you have tried all of these, you may want to try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have access to the case of your car key fob. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. You can then use a flathead to remove the fob's casing and expose the battery. Be careful when opening the case and avoid pouring or dropping any liquids in the fob since they could damage the electronic components inside.

Broken Keys

It can be a stressful experience to lose your keys taken from your car, especially if you do not have a spare. Luckily, you can minimize the hassle by having replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can supply you with a set of electronic chips keys in a flash regardless of whether you're in the middle or near the closest town.

Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system inside the vehicle, which makes it almost impossible to take your car away without a special key. A transponder with a specific code must be incorporated into the keys to start the car as well as unlock 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 known as Tech-2 or other similar software.

It is crucial not to remove your broken key from the ignition or lock. This could cause damage to the lock, and create other issues. If you attempt to force the broken lock or key out, it will usually break the steel blade of the key or the mechanism for the lock. This can be much more expensive than a key replacement made by a professional locksmith.

Replacement

Saab owners from 1994 and beyond are advised to have two functioning keys for their car. Replacing just one key can be costly and complicated. The dealer must replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, depending on the model. They will also need to program the key in order to work with the new module. The key that is claimed to be new from the aftermarket typically are not properly initialized and cannot be programmed correctly when you are in need of them.

It is not uncommon to find the battery inside a key fob to get worn out after a few years of use, specifically when it is frequently used to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately that replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB Locksmith can perform this service for 75% less money than a dealer would charge. Locksmiths do not need to replace the car's computers and can re-program the existing EEPROM to recognize the new keys. This can save you a lot of cost since a new car computer could be quite costly. It is sensible to call the mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob in your car.