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Saab Key Replacement The loss of your car keys or lost is extremely inconvenient. It's cheap and easy to replace a car key in the event that you have an extra key. You'll have to take off the electronic component of your old key fob and program it into your car using a saab Technology 2 device. Doing this delay will cost you. saab 9-3 replacement key G28 Car Keys that were stolen or lost are not found The car keys are equally easy to copy today as it was ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips offer a lot of protection against theft as well as 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 you must do is check the places where you usually store your keys. You might find them in the pockets of your jacket or pants or even in the floor just next to your front door. If you're not able to find your keys, contact a locksmith who will come to your car to help you find 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 an entirely new key for you. This is expensive and can take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM on your computer and save money. 03-11 SAAB 9-3 owners are aware that the ignition key isn't very robust. They are often sticky and the buttons can even be removed from time to the time. If you're only left with one ignition key that works, you should make an additional one as soon as possible to avoid issues. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to have a spare key on hand, because it is easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose your only key it's a different matter as it's quite costly to get one and requires a dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module for earlier vehicles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If you're having problems with your remote control keys not locking or unlocking your car, examine the causes for a variety of possible reasons. Most likely is an empty battery on the key fob, but it could also be caused by damaged buttons and water damage, signal interference and issues with the receiver module. If you've tried these steps and still have a problem it is possible to fix it yourself by changing the code in the key. This is done by changing (in inverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. In order to do this, you need access to the case of your car key fob. The easiest way to do 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. Be careful when opening the case and don't drop or pour any liquids into the case because they could damage the electronic components inside. Broken Keys It can be a frustrating experience to have your keys taken from your car, especially if you do not have a spare. Fortunately, you can lessen the inconvenience by having your replacement keys made by an expert auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can offer you the electronic chips keys within a short time, whether you are situated in the middle of the road or near the nearest town. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer system inside the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to take your car away without a special key. The key requires a specific transponder that is embedded in it in order to start the engine and unlock your 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 at a dealer using the specialized tool called a Tech-2 or a similar type of software. It is crucial not to remove the broken key from your lock or ignition. This could damage the lock and create other issues. If you attempt to force the broken lock or key out, it is likely to break the metal blade of the key or the lock mechanism. This can be much more expensive than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Owners of Saab vehicles from around 1994 and upwards are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing the only key is costly and difficult. The dealer will have to replace both the CIM (Column Integration module) or TWICE, depending on the model. They will also have to program the key in order to work with the new module. Claimed-new key from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized and therefore cannot be programmed correctly when you require of them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside the key fob to get worn out after a few years of usage, particularly when it is frequently used to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately, 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 will usually be able to 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 either and can usually re-program your existing EEPROM to accept the new key. This could help you save dollars since a new car computer is costly. This is the reason it makes sense to contact an on-demand SAAB locksmith whenever you need the replacement of a key fob for your car.