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Saab Key Replacement It can be very frustrating to lose or have your car keys stolen. It's easy and inexpensive to add a new car key in the event that you have an additional key. You'll need to get rid of your old key fob's electronics and program it to your car using a saab Technology 2 device. Doing this delay will cost you. Keys stolen or lost It's as simple as ever to copy the key into your vehicle, just as it was 20 years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. The chips provide a large degree of protection against key theft and copying. However, this does not mean that you will never misplace your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you must examine the areas where you usually keep your keys. They could be in your pocket of your jacket or pants or even on the floor beside your front door. If you can't find your keys, contact a locksmith who will go to your car to help you locate them. If all of your keys are lost and you are in need of replacement, a dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create your a new key. This can be very expensive and take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer, and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key isn't very robust. They are often sticky and the buttons can even be removed from time to moment. If you're left with just one ignition key that works it is recommended to make an additional one as soon as you can to avoid any issues. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to have a spare key as it is much easier to replace a lost or stolen one. If you lose your only key, it's a different story as it's quite costly to replace it and requires the dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module in earlier automobiles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If you're having problems with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, you need to investigate the possible causes. The most frequent reason is a dead coin cell battery in the key fob, however it could also be due to worn out buttons as well as water damage or receiver module issues. If you've done these checks and the problem is still there you can attempt to resolve it yourself by changing the program of the key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have to get access to the case of your car key fob. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. Then, you can use a flathead to remove the fob's casing and expose the battery. Be cautious when doing this and don't drop or pour any liquids inside 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 when you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can minimize the inconvenience by having your replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can provide you the electronic chips keys within a short time, whether you are in the middle or near the nearest town. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer within the vehicle. This makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be incorporated into the keys to start the car and 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 an authorized dealer using a tool called Tech-2 or a similar program. If your key is damaged in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't try to extract it by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause other issues. If you attempt to force a key or lock that is broken out, it is likely to break the metal blade of the key or the mechanism for the lock. This could be more expensive than a key replacement completed by a licensed locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab automobiles manufactured between 1994 and beyond are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing a single key is costly and complex. The dealer must replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, based on the model. They will also need to program the key to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers typically are not properly initialized and cannot be programmed correctly when you're in need of them. G28CarKeys is not unusual for the battery in the key fob to wear out after a few years of use, specifically when it is frequently used to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately replacing the battery on most SAAB 9-3 key fob models is simple and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this for 75% less than a dealer will charge for the same service. Locksmiths will not need to replace the computer in the car either and can usually re-program your existing EEPROM to accept the new key. This could save you a lot of cash as a new computer for your car is costly. This is why it's logical to call an emergency SAAB locksmith anytime you require the replacement of a key fob for your car.