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Saab Key Replacement It can be very frustrating to lose keys to your car stolen. It's cheap and easy to add a new car key in the event that you have an additional key. You will need to remove the electronic component of your old key fob and program it to your car using a saab Tech 2 device. You'll pay a fee if you delay this process. Keys that have been stolen or lost are It is as easy as ever to copy the key onto your vehicle, just as it was 20 years ago. Modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip. These chips offer a lot of protection against theft as well as key copying. However, this doesn't mean that you'll never lose 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 next to your front entrance. If you are unable to find your keys, contact an locksmith who will be sent to your vehicle and help you locate them. If all of your keys are lost and you are in need of replacement, a dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make your a new key. This can be very expensive and may take several days to complete. We can reprogram the memory of your computer, and save you money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners know that the ignition key is not very robust. They can become sticky and the buttons may fall out from time to the time. 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 always have a spare key on hand, because it is easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If replacement key for saab 93 www.thekeylab.co.uk lose only one key, it's a different story as it's quite expensive to add one and requires a dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier vehicles) and also a brand-new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys aren't locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a number of possibilities for the cause. The most frequent reason is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, however it could be caused by worn out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If your problem persists after having checked all of these, try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. To do this, you have access to the case of your car key fob. The easiest way to do this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. Then, you can use a flathead to remove the fob's case to expose the battery. Don't drop or pour liquids into the fob, as this could cause damage to electronic components. Broken Keys It can be a frustrating experience to have your keys taken from your car, especially when you don't own a spare. It is possible to minimize the hassle by having replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. It doesn't matter if you're located in the middle of nowhere or just around the corner 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 an immobilizer for the vehicle. This makes it nearly impossible to steal a vehicle without a specific key. A transponder that is specialized for the vehicle must be incorporated into the keys to start the car as well as 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 accomplished by a dealer using a special tool known as Tech-2 or a similar program. If you find that your key has been damaged in your ignition or lock, make sure you don't attempt to extract the key by yourself, as it could cause damage to the lock and cause further issues. When you try to force a damaged lock or key out, it is likely to break the blade of the key's metal or the mechanism of the lock. This could be more expensive than having a key replacement done by a professional locksmith. Replacement Owners of Saab automobiles from 1994 and on are advised to have at minimum two keys that work for their vehicle. Replacing one key is costly and complex. The dealer will need to replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, based on the model. They will also have to program the key to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers are typically not properly initialized and will fail to properly program when you need them. It is not unusual for the battery to wear out in a keyfob over some time of use particularly if the fob is used frequently for locking and unlocking vehicles. The replacement of the battery on most SAAB 9-3 models is simple 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 have to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM to accept the new keys. This could save you a significant amount of money as a brand new computer for your car is expensive. It is sensible to call an on-line SAAB Locksmith whenever you require to replace the key fob on your car.