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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, adding an additional key to your car is relatively inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you will need to remove the electronics from your old key fob and get it programmed into your car via a special Saab tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee in the event that you delay this procedure. Keys lost or stolen The car keys are equally easy to make copies of now as it was twenty years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips provide a good amount 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! Be sure to check where you usually keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even on the ground next to your front entrance. If you can't locate your keys, you can call a locksmith who will go to your vehicle to assist you locate them. If all of your keys are lost, a dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make new keys for you. This can be costly and can take a few days. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer, and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very durable. saab 900 key could fall out and get stuck. It is recommended to make a duplicate of your ignition key, if you only have one. This will save you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners should have an extra key since it's easier to replace keys that are lost or stolen. If you lose only one key, it is an entirely different story. It's costly to buy an additional key, and it requires the dealer installing and programming the TWICE module (Column Integration Module for older vehicles) and a brand-new OEM key (not purchased from Amazon or eBay). If your remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking your car, there are several possibilities for the cause. The most frequent reason is a dead coin cell battery in the key fob. However, it can be caused by worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If you've checked these but the issue persists you can attempt to solve it yourself by changing the program of the key. This is done by changing (in reverse 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. The best way to do this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. You can then use a flathead tool to remove the fob's casing and expose the battery. Don't pour or drop liquids into the fob as it could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys It can be a traumatic experience to have your keys taken from your car, especially in the event that you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can ease the inconvenience by having replacement keys created by a professional auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. No matter if you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away, we can provide you with a fresh set of electronic chip keys in no time. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to take your car away without a key. The key must have a transponder that is embedded in it for it 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 done by dealers using a specific tool called Tech-2 or similar software. If the key you have damaged in your ignition lock, it's vital that you don't attempt to extract it by yourself, since it could cause damage to the lock and cause further problems. When you try to force a broken lock or key out, it will usually break the blade of the metal key or the lock mechanism. This could be much more expensive than having the key replacement done by a licensed locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab cars from about 1994 and up are advised to keep at least two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing the only key is costly and complex. The dealer will have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) according to the model, and the key itself; plus, it will need to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket are usually not properly initialized and not program correctly when you need them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside the key fob to get worn out after a couple of years of usage, particularly in cases where it is used regularly to lock and unlock the car. The replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models is straightforward 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 don't need to replace the car's computers and can re-program the existing EEPROM to accept the new keys. This can save a lot of cost since a new car computer could be expensive. It is sensible to call a mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you want to replace the key fob on your car.