Saab 93 Key: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly

Saab Key Replacement

Having your car keys stolen or misplacing them can be very frustrating. If you have a spare key, adding the new key to your car is relatively cheap and easy.

To add a new key, you'll need remove the electronic components from your old key and have it programmed to your vehicle using a specific Saab tech 2 device. You'll be charged if you delay this process.

Keys lost or stolen

The key to your car is just as easy to make copies of now as it was ago. The only difference is that modern keys include an electronic chip inside the keys. These chips offer a great amount of protection from key theft and 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 to do is to look over the places where you usually store your keys. They could be in the pocket of your pants or jacket, or even on the floor beside your front door. If you're unable to find your keys, contact locksmiths who will come to your vehicle and help you find them.

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

03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons are susceptible to falling out and they can get stuck. If you're down to one working ignition key, you should make a duplicate as soon as you can, to avoid any difficulties.

Lockouts

Saab owners must always have an extra key in case of need as it's much simpler to replace keys that have been stolen or lost. If you've lost your only key, that's a different issue as it's quite costly to purchase a new one and requires the dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module in earlier automobiles) and also a brand-new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay).

If you're having issues with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, investigate the possible causes. The most common cause is a dead coin battery in the key fob, but it could be caused by worn buttons and water damage, signal interference or receiver module issues.

If your problem persists after you have checked all of these, try reprogramming your ignition key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in the inverse Hex) 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 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. Don't pour or drop liquids into the fob as it could damage the electronic components.

Broken Keys

Having your car keys stolen or lost is a frustrating experience especially if you don't have an extra. You can avoid the hassle by having replacement saab car keys keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. Whether you are in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away we can provide you with a brand new set of electronic chip keys in a short time.

Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system within the vehicle. This makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a specific key. A special transponder must be included in the key 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 done by a dealer using a special tool called Tech-2 or other similar software.

It's important to not try to remove your broken key from your lock or ignition. It could damage the lock, and result in other problems. If you attempt to force a broken key out typically results in breaking the metal key blade or the lock mechanism itself. This can be more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key.

Replacement

Owners of saab key fob 9-3 key fob Programming (https://ottesen-gorman.thoughtlanes.net/) vehicles from around 1994 and beyond are advised to keep at least two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing just one key can be expensive and difficult. The dealer will need to replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, depending on the model. They will also have to program the key to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket are usually not properly initialized and not be programmed correctly when you require them.

It is not unusual to find the battery inside a key fob to get worn out after a couple of years of use, specifically if it is used often to lock and unlock the car. The replacement saab key of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models is straightforward and doesn't require any special tools.

A mobile saab fob key replacement locksmith is usually able to complete this for 75% less than what a dealer will charge for the same service. Locksmiths will not need to replace the computer in your car either and can usually change the EEPROM in your current car to accept the new key. This can save a lot of cost since a new car computer could be expensive. It is sensible to call the mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob in your car.