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Saab Key Replacement It can be very stressful to lose or have your car keys stolen. If you have an extra key, putting a new key to your vehicle is relatively inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you'll need to take the electronics off your old key fob, and be able to program it to your car using a saab tech 2 device. You will pay a price if you delay this process. Keys stolen or lost It's 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 include an electronic chip inside them. The chips offer a great deal of security against theft and key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will 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 purse, jacket pocket or even on the ground near your front entrance. If you can't locate your keys, call an locksmith who will be sent to your vehicle to help you locate them. If all of your keys are lost the dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make new keys for you. This can be costly and can take a few days. Instead we can reprogram the current computer's EEPROM, and save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB is not the most durable. They can become sticky and the buttons may disappear from time to moment. If you're stuck with one working ignition key it is best to create copies as quickly as you can to avoid any issues. Lockouts Saab owners should always have a spare key because it's much easier to replace keys lost or stolen. If you lose only one key it's a different matter as it's quite costly to add one and requires a dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier cars) and also a brand-new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a number of possibilities for the cause. Most likely is the battery for the coin on the key fob but it could also be caused by worn buttons or water damage, signal interference and issues with the receiver module. If you've looked them up and the problem is still there you can attempt to solve the issue yourself by reprogramming the key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. You'll need to remove the case of your key fob to do this. The best way to do this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Once you have done this, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Do not pour or drop liquids into the fob, as this can cause damage to electronic components. Broken Keys It's a painful experience to lose your keys taken from your vehicle, especially in the event that you don't have a spare. You can avoid the hassle by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by a professional locksmith. If you're in the middle of nowhere or just around the corner, we can provide you with a new set of electronic chip keys in no time. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system within the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to take your car away without a unique key. The key needs a special transponder embedded in it for 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 can only be accomplished by an authorized dealer using a tool called Tech-2 or similar software. If your key has been broken in your ignition or lock, it is crucial that you don't attempt to remove it by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause issues. If you attempt to force a damaged lock or key out, it typically breaks the steel blade of the key or the mechanism of the lock. This can become much more expensive than a key replacement done by a licensed locksmith. Replacement Saab owners from 1994 and onwards are advised to have two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing the sole key is costly 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 must be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers is typically not properly programmed and therefore cannot be programmed correctly when you need of them. It is not uncommon that the battery wears out in a keyfob over a few use years particularly if the keyfob is frequently used to lock and unlock a car. The replacement of the battery in most SAAB 9-3 models can be done easily and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith will usually be able to do this at a cost that is 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't have to replace the car's computer. They can reprogram the EEPROM to accept the new keys. This could save you a lot of cash as a new car computer is expensive. G28 Car Keys to contact the mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob on your car.