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Saab Key Replacement Losing your car keys or lost could be extremely annoying. If you have an extra key, attaching an additional key to your vehicle is relatively inexpensive and simple. To add an additional key, you will need to remove the electronics from your old key fob and be able to program it to your car using a technology called saab tech 2. Procrastinating this process will cost you. Keys lost or stolen The car key is exactly the same to make copies of now like it was a decade ago. saab key fob is that modern keys come with an electronic chip within the keys. These chips provide a lot of security against theft and key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Be sure to check where you usually keep your keys. You might find them in the pockets of your pants or jacket, or even on the floor near your front door. If you're unable to locate your keys, you can call locksmiths who will come to your car to help you find them. A dealer is able to make you an entirely new car key if all your keys are missing. This could be costly and take several days. Instead we can reprogramme your existing computer EEPROM and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very durable. The buttons can fall out and become stuck. You should make a copy of your ignition key, if you only have one. This will protect you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners should always carry a spare key because it's easier to replace lost or stolen ones. If you lose only one key, it is a different matter. It's costly to purchase a second key and requires the dealer installing and programming the new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module on older cars) as well as a brand new OEM key (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your car, there are many possible reasons. The most common reason is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, but it can be caused by worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If the issue continues to persist after having tried all of these, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To accomplish this, you will need to get 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 you have done this, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Don't spill liquids or drop them into the fob, as this could harm the electronic components. Broken Keys Losing your car keys or lost can be a difficult experience, especially if don't have spare keys. You can avoid the hassle if you have 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 brand new set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a special key. The key needs a special 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 accomplished by dealers using a specific tool known as Tech-2 or other similar software. It is not recommended to remove your broken key from the lock or ignition. It could damage the lock, and result in other problems. The attempt to force a broken key out will usually result in the destruction of the key's metal blade or lock mechanism itself. This can be a lot more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Owners of Saab automobiles from 1994 and on are advised to have at least two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing a single key is costly and complicated. 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. Additionally it must be programmed to work with the new module. Keys purchased from aftermarket sellers are often not properly initialized and will fail to program correctly when you require them. It is not unusual that the battery wears out in a keyfob over several years of use especially if the device is frequently used for locking and unlocking a car. Fortunately the replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 key fob models is quite easy and doesn't require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can do this service at a cost of 75% less than a dealer would charge. Locksmiths don't need to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM to recognize the new keys. This saves money since a brand new car computer could be quite costly. It's logical to contact an on-line SAAB Locksmith whenever you want to replace the key fob on your car.