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The loss of your car keys or misplacing them can be extremely frustrating. If you have a spare key, adding a new key to your car is fairly inexpensive and simple.

To add the new key, you will need to take the electronics off your old key and get it programmed to your vehicle via a saab tech 2 device. Delaying this process can cost you.

Keys lost or stolen

The key to your car is equally easy to make copies of now as it was ago. The only difference is that modern keys come with an electronic chip inside of the keys. These chips provide a good amount of protection from key theft and copying. But this doesn't mean you will never misplace your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you need to examine the areas where you usually store your keys. You might find them in your purse, jacket pocket or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you still can't find your keys, contact a locksmith to arrive at your vehicle and assist you in locating them.

A dealer can provide you with an entirely new car key if all your keys are missing. This can be costly and take several days. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer to save money.

The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB is not the most robust. The buttons could fall out and can become stuck. You should create a copy of your ignition key if you just have one. This will spare you from any inconveniences.

Lockouts

saab replacement key owners are advised to always keep a spare key in the car, since it's much simpler to replace a lost or stolen one. If you lose your only key, it's an issue because it's costly to replace it and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier cars) 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, you should examine the causes for a variety of possible reasons. The most frequent cause is an empty battery on the key fob. However, it could be caused by damaged buttons or water damage, signal interference, and issues with the receiver module.

If the issue persists after having tried all of these options, you can try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. You'll need to remove the case of your key fob to perform this. This can be accomplished by removing the emergency key from the fob. After that, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Don't drop or pour liquids into the fob, as this can harm the electronic components.

Broken Keys

It's a painful experience to lose your car keys stolen, particularly when you don't own an extra. Luckily, you can ease the hassle by having replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith from Bishopthorpe. We can offer you an electronic set of keys in a matter of minutes regardless of whether you're located in the middle or close to the nearest town.

Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer within the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to steal your car without a specific key. A transponder is required to 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 can only be done by a dealer using a special tool known as Tech-2 or similar software.

If your key is broken in your ignition lock, make sure you don't try to extract it by yourself, as this may damage the lock and cause other problems. In the event that you try to force a damaged key out is usually a result in breaking the metal key blade or the mechanism of the lock itself. This can become much more expensive than having the key replacement done by a qualified locksmith.

Replacement

Owners of Saab cars from about 1994 and upwards are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing one key is expensive and complex. The dealer will need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) according to the model, and also the key itself; plus it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket are typically not properly programmed and may fail to properly program when you require them.

It is not uncommon for the battery in the key fob to wear out after a few years of usage, particularly when it is used frequently to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately, replacing the battery in most SAAB 9-3 key fob models is simple and does not require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this for 75% less than what a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths don't have to replace the car's computers and can reprogram the EEPROM to accept the new keys. This can save you lots of cash as a new computer for your car is expensive. This is the reason it makes sense to call an on-demand SAAB locksmith anytime you require an alternative key fob for your vehicle.