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Saab Key Replacement It can be very stressful to lose or have your car keys stolen. It is easy and cheap to add a new car key if there is an extra key. You'll have to take off the old electronic components of your key fob and then program it into your car using a Saab Tech 2 device. Procrastinating this process will cost you. Lost or Stolen Keys It's as simple as ever to copy the key into your vehicle just like it was 20 years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips provide a lot of protection against theft as well as key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you'll never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you need to do is look around where you normally put your keys. You might find them in your pockets for your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you can't find your keys, contact a locksmith who will go to your car to help you locate them. If all your keys are lost, a dealer can replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create an entirely new key for you. This is expensive and can take several days to complete. Instead we can reprogram your existing computer EEPROM and save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB isn't the most durable. The buttons are susceptible to falling out and become stuck. It is recommended to make a duplicate of your ignition key if only you have one. This will spare you from any inconveniences. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to always have a spare key since it's much easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose your primary key, that's a different issue since it's expensive to purchase a new one and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on older cars) and also a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If your remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your car, there are many possibilities for the cause. The most frequent cause is an empty battery on the key fob but it could be caused by worn buttons as well as water damage, signal interference or issues with the receiver module. If your problem persists after you have checked all of these, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing the count (in inverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. To accomplish this, you will need to get access to the case of your car key fob. The best method for doing this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Once this is done you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Be careful while doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids into the case as they could harm the electronic components within. saab keys can be a frustrating experience to have your car keys stolen, particularly when you don't have a spare. Luckily, you can ease the inconvenience by having replacement keys made by an expert auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can give you the electronic chips keys within a short time, whether you are located in the middle of or near the nearest town. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to steal your car without a specific key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be included in the key 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 is only possible at a dealer using the specialized tool called Tech-2 Tech-2 or a different type of software. If you find that your key has been broken in your ignition lock, make sure you don't attempt to get it out it yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause other problems. The attempt to force a broken key out usually only results in the destruction of the key's metal blade or lock mechanism itself. This can be more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 and up are advised to keep two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing the sole key is costly and difficult. The dealer will need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) according to the model, as well as the key itself. Furthermore it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. The key that is claimed to be new from the aftermarket are usually not properly initialized, and will not program correctly when you require of them. It is not uncommon for the battery in a key fob to wear out after a few years of use, particularly if it is used often for locking and unlocking the car. The replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models can be done easily and does not require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith is usually able to complete this at a cost that is 75% less than what a dealer will charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't have to replace the car's computer. They can reprogram the EEPROM so that it can accept the new keys. This can save a lot of cost since a new car computer can be very expensive. It is sensible to call a mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob on your car.