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Saab Key Replacement Losing your car keys or lost can be extremely frustrating. It is easy and cheap to add a new car key in the event that you have an additional key. To add an additional key, you'll need to remove the electronics from your old key fob and get it programmed to your vehicle using a specific SAAB tech 2 device. saab 9-3 key fob programming will pay a price if you delay this process. Keys lost or stolen The car key is equally easy to make copies of now as it was a mere twenty years ago. The only difference is that modern keys come with an electronic chip in them. These chips provide a huge degree of protection against key theft and copying. This does not mean you'll never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Take a look at the places where you typically keep your keys. They could be in your jacket pocket, pants pocket or even lying on the ground next to your front entrance. If you are unable to locate your keys, call locksmiths who will come to your vehicle and help you locate them. If all your keys are missing and you are in need of replacement, a dealer can replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make an entirely new key for you. This can be expensive and can take a few days. Instead we can reprogram your existing computer's EEPROM and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key is not very robust. The buttons can fall out and get stuck. It is recommended that you make a duplicate of your ignition key, if you only have one. This will help you stay away from any inconveniences. Lockouts Saab owners should always carry a spare key because it's much easier to replace keys lost or stolen. If you lose your only key, it's an 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 in earlier cars) and also a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking the car, there are a variety of possible reasons. Most likely is an empty battery on the key fob. However, it can also be caused by worn buttons, water damage, signal interference, and problems with the receiver module. If you've checked these and the problem is still there you can attempt to fix it yourself by changing the code in the key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in inverse hex) to zero in the ECU. To do this you need access to the case of your car key fob. The best way to do 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. Don't pour or drop liquids in the fob, as this can harm the electronic components. Broken Keys It's a painful experience to lose your car keys stolen, particularly in the event that you don't have a spare. You can avoid the hassle when you get your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. If you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away we can supply you with a fresh set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle, which makes it nearly impossible to take your car away without a specific key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be included in the key to allow the car to start 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 special tool called a Tech-2 or a similar kind of software. If your key has been broken in your ignition or lock, it is crucial that you don't attempt to remove the key by yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause additional problems. When you try to force the broken lock or key out, it typically breaks the metal blade of the key or the lock mechanism. This can be much more expensive than a key replacement made by a qualified locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab cars from about 1994 and up are advised to have at least two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing one key is expensive and difficult. The dealer will have to 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 keys from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized, and will not program correctly when you are in need of them. It is not uncommon that the battery wears out in a keyfob over a few use years especially if the device is used frequently for locking and unlocking vehicles. Fortunately that replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools. A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this at a cost that is 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. A locksmith will not have to replace the computer in the vehicle, and they can modify your existing EEPROM to accept the new key. This can save you a lot of cost since a new car computer could be quite expensive. It makes sense to contact a mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you want to replace the key fob on your car.