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Saab Key Replacement Car keys being stolen or misplacing them can be extremely annoying. It's cheap and easy to replace a car key if there is an extra key. You'll need to take out the old electronic components of your key fob and then program it to your vehicle using a saab Tech 2 device. There will be a cost for putting off this process. Keys lost or stolen The car keys are exactly the same to make copies of now as it was a mere twenty years ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. The chips offer a great deal of protection against theft and key copying. But this doesn't mean 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. They could be in your purse, jacket pocket or even on the ground next to your front door. If you're still unable to locate your keys, call a locksmith to come out to your vehicle and help you retrieve the keys. If all of your keys are missing, a dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make new keys for you. This can be very expensive and may take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer, and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key isn't very robust. The buttons can fall out and get stuck. You should make a copy of your ignition key if only you have one. This will save you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to have a spare key because it's easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose only one key, it is an entirely different story. It's expensive to add another key and requires the dealer to install and program the TWICE module (Column Integration Module for older cars) as well as a brand-new OEM key (not purchased from Amazon or eBay). If lost saab key having problems with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, you need to examine the causes for a variety of possible reasons. The most frequent cause is a dead coin-cell battery in the key fob, but it could be caused by worn-out buttons as well as water damage or receiver module issues. If you've checked these and the problem is still there, you can try to resolve it yourself by reprogramming the key. This is accomplished by changing the number count (in the inverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have 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. After that, you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Be cautious when doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids into the case as they can damage the electronic components inside. Broken Keys The loss of your car keys or lost can be a difficult experience, especially if don't have an extra. Luckily, you can minimize the inconvenience by having your replacement keys made by an experienced auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. If you're in the middle of nowhere or just a few miles away, we can provide you with a new set of electronic chip keys in a short time. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system within the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to take your car away without a special key. A transponder is required to be incorporated into 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 is only possible at an authorized dealer, using the specially designed tool called a Tech-2 or a different kind of software. If the key you have broken in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't attempt to remove it by yourself, since it could damage the lock and cause further issues. Attempting to force a broken key out typically results in the breaking of the metal key blade or the mechanism of the lock itself. This can be much more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and on are advised to have at minimum two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing one key is expensive and complicated. The dealer will need to replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, depending on the model. They will also have to program the key to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed-new from sellers on the aftermarket are generally not properly programmed and may not be programmed correctly when you require them. It is not unusual that the battery wears out in a keyfob over some time of use especially if the device is frequently used to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately, replacing the battery in most 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 for 75% less than a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths will not need to replace the computer in the car either and can usually modify your existing EEPROM to accept the new key. This can save you a significant amount of dollars since a new car computer is expensive. It's logical to contact an emergency SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob on your car.