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Saab Key Replacement Having your car keys stolen or lost is extremely inconvenient. If you have an extra key, putting an additional key to your vehicle is fairly inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you'll need to take the electronics off your old key fob, and be able to program it to your vehicle using a specific technology called saab tech 2. There will be a cost for putting off this process. Keys that were stolen or lost are not found The car keys are equally easy to copy today like it was a decade ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. The chips provide a large amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Look around in the places you normally keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even on the ground next to your front door. If you still can't find your keys, contact a locksmith to come out to your vehicle and assist you in retrieving them. If all of your keys are missing and you are in need of replacement, a dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create your a new key. This can be very expensive and take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer and save money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB is not the most robust. The buttons can break and get stuck. It is recommended to make a duplicate of your ignition key if you just have one. This will spare you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to have a spare key on hand, because it's easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose only one key, it is a different story. lost saab keys The Key Lab to buy another key and requires the dealer to install and program the new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module for older cars) and a brand-new OEM key (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking the car, there are many possible reasons. The most common is a dead coin battery in the key fob. However, it could also be caused by damaged buttons or water damage, signal interference and receiver module issues. If you've tried these steps but the issue persists you can attempt to resolve it yourself by changing the program of the key. This is done by changing the count (in inverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. To do this you need to get access to the case of your car key fob. The easiest way to do this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. You can then use a flathead tool to remove the fob's case and expose the battery. Don't spill liquids or drop them into the fob, as this could cause damage to electronic components. Broken Keys It can be a traumatic experience to lose your car keys stolen, particularly when you don't have an extra. Luckily, you can ease the inconvenience by having your replacement keys created by an expert auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. If you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few blocks away we can supply you with a new set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Since 1995 the year 1995, every Saab is required to have a vehicle immobilizer. This makes it almost impossible to steal a vehicle without a specific key. The key needs a special transponder to turn on 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 done by a dealer, with the specialized tool called a Tech-2 or a similar type of software. It is not recommended to remove the broken key from your ignition or lock. This could damage the lock and create other issues. If you attempt to force a damaged lock or key out, it typically breaks the blade of the metal key or the mechanism for the lock. This can be a lot more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Saab owners from 1994 and up are advised to keep two working keys for their car. Replacing one key is expensive and difficult. The dealer will need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) in accordance with the model, and the key itself; plus it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. The key that is claimed to be new from the aftermarket is typically not properly programmed, and will not program correctly when you are in need of them. It is not unusual for the battery in the key fob to wear down after a few years of use, particularly in cases where it is used regularly 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 do this service for 75% less money than a dealer would charge. Locksmiths don't need to replace the car's computer. They can re-program the existing EEPROM in order to accept the new keys. This can help you save money as a brand new computer for your car is costly. It's sensible to contact a mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob on your car.