Losing your car keys or misplacing them can be extremely annoying. It's cheap and easy to replace a car key if there is an additional key.
To add a new key, you will need to take the electronics off the old key fob and get it programmed into your vehicle via a technology called saab tech 2. Doing this delay will cost you.
Keys that were stolen or lost are not found
It's as simple as ever to copy the keys to your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip in the keys. The chips provide a large deal of protection against 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! The first thing to examine the areas where you usually keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets for your jacket, pants or even on the ground next to your front entrance. If you're still having trouble finding your keys, you should contact a locksmith to visit your vehicle and assist you in finding keys.
If all your keys are lost, a dealer will repair your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create new keys for you. This can be expensive and take several days. Instead we can reprogram your existing computer EEPROM and save you money.
03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key isn't very robust. The buttons could fall out and get stuck. If you're stuck with one ignition key that works it is recommended to make a duplicate as soon as you can, to avoid any problems.
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 saab key lose your only key, it's a different story because it's costly to add one and requires the 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 your remote control keys are not locking or unlocking your car, there are several possibilities for the cause. The most frequent cause is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, however it could also be due to worn out buttons as well as water damage or receiver module issues.
If your problem persists after having tried all of these, try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing the count (in the inverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. You'll need to remove the case of the key fob to perform this. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. You can then use a flathead to remove the fob's case and expose the battery. Don't pour or drop liquids in the fob as it could harm the electronic components.
Broken Keys
Losing your car keys or lost can be an extremely difficult experience, especially if don't have an extra. You can minimize the inconvenience by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. We can supply you with an electronic set of keys in a flash regardless of whether you're in the middle or near the nearest town.
Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system in the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a unique key. A transponder is required to be embedded in the key to start 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 dealers using a tool called Tech-2 or a similar program.
If the key you have damaged in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't try to extract it yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause additional problems. If you attempt to force a key or lock that is broken out, it is likely to break the metal blade of the key or the lock mechanism. This can be a lot more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key.
Replacement
Saab owners from 1994 onwards are advised to keep two working keys for their car. Replacing only one key is expensive and complicated. The dealer must 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're in need of them.
It is not unusual to find the battery inside the key fob to wear out after a few years of use, especially when it is used frequently for locking and unlocking the car. 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 is usually able to complete this at a cost that is 75% less than what a dealer will charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the car's computers and can re-program the existing EEPROM to recognize the new keys. This can save you lots of money since a new car computer is costly. This is why it is logical to call an emergency SAAB locksmith whenever you require an extra key fob to your car.
