7 Small Changes That Will Make A Big Difference With Your Saab 93 Key

Saab Key Replacement

The loss of your car keys or lost could be extremely frustrating. It's simple and affordable to add a new car key in the event that you have an extra key.

To add a new key, you'll need to remove the electronics from your old key fob and be able to program it to your car via a special saab tech 2 device. Doing  replacement saab car keys  will cost you.

Keys lost or stolen

The key to your car is the same easy to make copies of now as it was ago. The only difference is that modern keys have an electronic chip within them. These chips provide a huge amount of protection from key theft and copying. However, this doesn't mean that you will never lose your key.

If you do lose your keys, don't panic! Look around in the places you normally keep your keys. You might find them in your pockets of your jacket, pants or even lying on the ground next to your front door. If you still can't find your keys, call a locksmith and ask him to come out to your vehicle and help you retrieve keys.

A dealer can make you new car keys if all your keys are missing. This can be expensive and could take a few 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 durable. They often get sticky and even be removed from time to moment. It is recommended to 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 have a spare key on hand, since it's much simpler to replace a stolen or lost one. If you lose just one key, it is a different story. It's costly to buy an additional key, and it requires the dealer installing and programming a new TWICE Module (Column Integration Module on older cars) as well as an OEM key that is brand new (not purchased from Amazon or eBay).

If remote control keys are not locking or unlocking the vehicle, there are a number of possible causes. 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 you've looked them up but the issue persists it is possible to resolve it yourself by changing the code in the key. This is done by changing the count (in reverse in hex) to zero in the ECU. To accomplish this, you will need access to the case of your car key fob. This can be done by removing your emergency keys from the fob. Once this is done you can use a screwdriver with a flat head to open the case and expose the battery. Be cautious when doing this and avoid pouring or dropping any liquids in the fob as they could harm the electronic components within.

Broken Keys

It can be a stressful experience to lose your car keys stolen, especially when you don't own a spare. Fortunately, you can lessen the stress by having replacement keys made by a professional auto locksmith in Bishopthorpe. We can give you a set of electronic chips keys in a flash no matter if you're in the middle or near the closest town.

Every Saab since 1995 has been required to have an immobilizer in the vehicle, which makes it almost impossible to steal your car without a special key. A special transponder must be included in the key to turn on 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 can only be done by a dealer using a special tool called Tech-2 or similar software.

If your key is damaged in your ignition lock, it is crucial that you don't attempt to get it out the key by yourself, as it could damage the lock and cause additional issues. When you try to force a broken lock or key out, it is likely to break the steel blade of the key or the mechanism that locks. This can be more expensive than hiring a locksmith to replace the key.

Replacement

Owners of Saab automobiles manufactured between 1994 and on are advised to have at minimum two working keys for their vehicle. Replacing the only key is costly and complex. The dealer will have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics), depending on the model, and the key itself. In addition it must be programmed to work with the new module. Claimed-new keys from aftermarket sellers are usually not properly initialized and cannot be programmed correctly when you need of them.

It is not unusual for the battery to wear out in a keyfob after several years of use particularly if the fob is used frequently to lock and unlock cars. Fortunately that replacing the battery in most SAAB 9-3 key fob models is easy and doesn't require any special tools.

A mobile SAAB locksmith can usually do this for 75% less than what a dealer would charge for the same service. Locksmiths do not need to replace the computer in the car and can reprogram the EEPROM of your current computer to accept the new key. This saves a lot of money as a new car computer can be quite expensive. It makes sense to contact the mobile SAAB Locksmith anytime you need to replace the key fob in your car.