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Saab Key Replacement The loss of your car keys or lost can be extremely frustrating. It is easy and cheap to purchase a new car key in the event that you have an additional key. To add the new key, you'll have remove the electronic components from your old key and have it programmed to your vehicle using a specific saab tech 2 device. Procrastinating this process will cost you. Lost or Stolen keys The car key is the same easy to duplicate as it was twenty years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips provide a good amount of protection from theft and key copying. However, this does not mean that you'll never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing to do is look around in which you typically store your keys. You may find them in your jacket pocket, pants pocket or even on the ground near your front entrance. If you're still having trouble finding your keys, call a locksmith to come to your car and assist you in retrieving them. A dealer can make you new car keys if all your keys are missing. This is expensive and take several days to complete. Instead we can reprogram the existing computer EEPROM and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key isn't very durable. They often get sticky and even break from time the time. You should make a copy of your ignition key, if you only have one. This will spare you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to keep a spare key in the car, because it's easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose your only key, it's a different story because it's costly to get one and requires the dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier automobiles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your vehicle, there are a number of possible reasons. The most common cause is the battery for the coin on the key fob, but it could also be caused by damaged buttons as well as water damage, signal interference or receiver module issues. If your problem persists after having tried all of these, try reprogramming your ignition key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in reverse hex) to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need to get access to the case of your car key fob. The best method for doing this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. Then, you can employ a flathead to lift the case from the fob and expose the battery. Be careful while doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids into the case since they could damage the electronic components inside. Broken Keys Car keys being stolen or lost is a stressful experience, especially if you don't have a spare. You can minimize the inconvenience if you have your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. It doesn't matter if you're located in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away We can provide you with a new set of electronic chip keys in no time. Since 1995, every Saab is required to have a vehicle immobilizer. This makes it nearly impossible to steal a car without a key. A special transponder must be included in the key to turn on the car 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 or lock, it's important that you don't attempt to remove the key by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause other problems. If you attempt to force the broken lock or key out, it is likely to break the blade of the metal key or the lock mechanism. This could be much more expensive than having a key replacement done by a professional locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and upwards are advised to have at minimum two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing one key is costly and difficult. The dealer will have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) according to the model, and the key itself. In addition 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 cannot be programmed correctly when you need of them. It is not uncommon for a battery to wear out on a keyfob after some time of use especially if the device is used frequently to lock and unlock vehicles. Fortunately replacing the battery on the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is quite simple and does not require any special tools. saab replacement key programming can usually do this at a cost that is 75% less than what a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the computer in the car and can re-program your existing EEPROM to accept the new key. This saves money since a brand new car computer can be very expensive. It makes sense to contact an emergency SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob on your car.