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Saab Key Replacement Having your car keys stolen or lost is extremely annoying. If you have an extra key, adding an additional key to your vehicle is comparatively inexpensive and easy. To add an additional key, you'll have to remove the electronics from your old key fob and get it programmed to your vehicle via a Saab tech 2 device. You will pay a price when you put off this process. Keys lost or stolen The car key is just as easy to duplicate like it was a decade ago. The only difference is that modern keys include an electronic chip inside of the keys. The chips offer a great deal of protection against theft as well as key copying. However, this does not mean that you will never lose your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Take a look at the places where you typically keep your keys. You may find them in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground near your front entrance. If you can't find your keys, contact locksmiths who will come to your car to help you locate them. If all of your keys are lost and you are in need of replacement, a dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create a new key for you. This can be expensive and may take several days to complete. We can reprogram the memory of your computer and save money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key is not very robust. They are often sticky and the buttons might break from time the time. You should create a copy of your ignition key if you just have one. This will help you stay away from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners should always have an extra key in case of need as it's much simpler to replace keys lost or stolen. If you only lose one key, it's an entirely different story. It's costly to purchase an additional key, and it requires the dealer installing and programming the new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module for older vehicles) as well as an OEM key that is brand new (not from Amazon or eBay). If saab 9-3 key www.g28carkeys.co.uk aren't locking or unlocking your vehicle, there are a number of possible reasons. The most common reason is a dead coin cell battery in the key fob, however it can be caused by worn out buttons as well as water damage or receiver module issues. If your issue continues to persist even after having checked all of these, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. You'll need to open the case of your key fob to perform this. The most efficient method to accomplish this is to remove the emergency key from the fob. Once this is done you can use a flathead screwdriver to open the case and expose the battery. Don't drop or pour liquids into the fob, since this could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys Having your car keys stolen or lost can be a difficult experience, especially if don't have spare keys. You can avoid the hassle by having 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 supply you with a brand new set of electronic chip keys in no time. Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer system within the vehicle. This makes it almost impossible to steal your car without a specific key. A transponder is required to be included in the key 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 dealers using a specific tool called Tech-2 or a similar program. If the key you have damaged in your ignition lock, it's important that you don't try to extract it by yourself, as this may damage the lock and cause other issues. In the event that you try to force a damaged key out is usually a result in breaking the metal key blade or the mechanism of the lock itself. This can be much more expensive than having a key replacement made by a locksmith who is certified. Replacement Owners of Saab cars from about 1994 and up are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing one key is expensive and complex. The dealer will need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics), depending on the model, and the key itself. Furthermore it will have to be programmed to work with the new module. Keys that are claimed new from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized and could fail to properly program when you need them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside the key fob to wear down after a couple of years of use, especially when it is used frequently for locking and unlocking the car. The replacement of the battery in most SAAB 9-3 models is easy and doesn't require any special tools. A mobile SAAB Locksmith can provide this service for 75% less money than a dealer would charge. Locksmiths do not need to replace the car's computer, and can reprogram the EEPROM so that it can accept the new keys. This could save you a lot of money as a brand new car computer is costly. It makes sense to contact the mobile SAAB Locksmith anytime you need to replace the key fob in your car.