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Saab Key Replacement Having your car keys stolen or lost could be very frustrating. If you have an extra key, adding an additional key to your vehicle is relatively inexpensive and simple. To add the new key, you'll need remove the electronic components from your old key fob and get it programmed into your car using a Saab tech 2 device. Delaying this process can cost you. Keys lost or stolen It's as simple as ever to copy the key to your vehicle as it was 20 years ago. The only difference is that modern keys are equipped with an electronic chip within the keys. These chips offer a lot of protection against theft and key 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 to look over the places where you usually keep your keys. You may find them in the pocket of your pants or jacket, or even on the floor beside your front door. If you are unable to locate your keys, call a locksmith who will come to your vehicle to help you locate them. If all of your keys are lost the dealer will replace your car computer (SAAB CIM or SAAB Twice) in order to create your a new key. This is expensive and can take several days to complete. We can reprogram the EEPROM in your computer, and save you money. The ignition key on the 03-11 SAAB isn't very durable. The buttons can fall out and get stuck. If you're left with just one working ignition key you must make an additional one as soon as you can, to avoid any problems. Lockouts Saab owners are advised to always carry a spare key, because it is easier to replace a lost or stolen one. If you lose your only key, that's a different issue because it's costly to get one and requires a dealer to install and program a brand new TWICE module (Column Integration Module on earlier cars) and a brand new key that is OEM (not from Amazon or eBay). If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking the car, there are a variety of possible reasons. The most frequent reason is a dead battery inside the key fob, however it could also be due to worn-out buttons and receivers, water damage or module issues. If your issue continues to persist even after having tried all of these, you can try reprogramming your ignition key. This is done by changing (in reverse Hex) the number count to zero in the ECU. g28carkeys.co.uk will need to open the case of your key fob to perform this. The best method for doing this is by removing the emergency key from the fob. After that, you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Do not spill liquids or drop them into the fob, since this could damage the electronic components. Broken Keys Having your car keys stolen or lost can be an extremely difficult experience, especially if don't have a spare. You can minimize the inconvenience when you get your replacement keys made in Bishopthorpe by an experienced locksmith. Whether you are in the middle of nowhere or just around the corner 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 nearly impossible to take your car away without a key. A transponder is required to be included in the key to start 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 something that can only be done by an authorized dealer, using the specially designed tool called a Tech-2 or another similar kind of software. It is important not to try to remove your broken key from your ignition or lock. This could cause damage to the lock, and cause other problems. When you try to force a key or lock that is broken out, it will usually break the blade of the key's metal or the mechanism of the lock. This can be much more costly than hiring a locksmith replace the key. Replacement Saab owners who purchased their Saab from 1994 and up are advised to keep two working keys for their car. Replacing one key is costly and complicated. The dealer must 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 keys from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized, and will not program correctly when you require of them. It is not unusual to find the battery inside a key fob to wear down after a few years of use, specifically in cases where it is used regularly to lock and unlock the car. Fortunately, replacing the battery in the majority of SAAB 9-3 key fob models is quite 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 do not need to replace the car's computer, and can re-program the existing EEPROM to accept the new keys. This saves a lot of money as a new car computer can be very expensive. It makes sense to contact an on-line SAAB Locksmith anytime you need to replace the key fob in your car.