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Saab Key Replacement The loss of your car keys or lost is extremely annoying. It's cheap and easy to get a new car key if you own an additional key. You'll have to take off the old electronic components of your key fob and program it into your car using a saab Tech 2 device. Procrastinating this process will cost you. Keys lost or stolen The car key is exactly the same to make copies of now as it was ago. Modern keys come with an electronic chip. These chips provide a huge amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never misplace your key. If you do lose your keys, don't panic! The first thing you should do is look around in which you typically store your keys. You might find them in the pocket of your pants or jacket, or even on the floor beside your front door. If you are still unable to locate your keys, contact a locksmith to visit your vehicle and assist you in finding them. If all your keys are lost, a dealer will replace your car's computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to make an entirely new key for you. This can be costly 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 durable. They are often sticky and the buttons can even fall out from time to time. It is recommended that you make a duplicate of your ignition key if only you have one. This will protect you from any hassles. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to carry a spare key, as it is much easier to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose only one key, that's a different issue as it's quite expensive to purchase a new one and requires a dealer to install and program a new TWICE module (Column Integration Module in earlier vehicles) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If your remote control keys are not locking or unlocking the car, there are a variety of possible causes. The most frequent cause is a dead coin-cell battery inside the key fob, however it could also be due to worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If the issue persists after you have tried all of these, try reprogramming the ignition key. This is done by changing the count (in the inverse the hex) to zero in the ECU. It is necessary to open the case of the key fob to accomplish this. The easiest way to do this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. Then, you can use a flathead to remove the fob's case and expose the battery. Be cautious when doing this and do not pour or drop any liquids inside the fob because they could damage the electronic components inside. Broken Keys It can be a traumatic experience to have your car keys stolen, particularly when you don't have an extra. You can avoid the hassle when you get your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by a professional locksmith. We can give you an electronic chip set of keys in a matter of minutes, whether you are located in the middle of or near the closest town. Every Saab since 1995 is required to have an immobilizer in the vehicle, which makes it virtually impossible to steal your car without a key. A special transponder must be incorporated into 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 done by a dealer using a special tool known as Tech-2 or similar software. If your key is broken in your ignition or lock, it's important that you don't attempt to get it out the key by yourself, as this could damage the lock and cause issues. If you attempt to force a broken lock or key out, it typically breaks the metal blade of the key or the mechanism of the lock. This can be a lot more costly than hiring a locksmith to replace the key. Replacement Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 and beyond are advised to have two working keys 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 in order to work with the new module. saab 9-3 key replacement purchased from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized and will not be programmed correctly when you require them. It is not unusual for the battery in a key fob to wear out after a couple of years of use, specifically when it is used frequently to lock and unlock the car. The replacement of the battery on many SAAB 9-3 models is easy and does not 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 would charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the computer in the vehicle, and they can change the EEPROM in your current car to accept the new key. This could save you a significant amount of cash as a new computer for your car is expensive. It makes sense to contact the mobile SAAB Locksmith whenever you need to replace the key fob in your car.