Saab Car Key replacement saab 9-3 key
Most drivers will have to replace their saab keys (Going On this page). Saabs require keys that are special and have chips that can identify them.
If you are unable to get either of these, you’ll not be capable of starting your vehicle until you get the second. But you can save lots of money by getting it yourself instead of paying the dealer.
Keys
Having your car keys stolen or lost is extremely unpleasant and stressful particularly if you possess one functioning key. Fortunately, this issue can be easily resolved with the help of a professional locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and effectively. Our services are 75 percent less than dealers.
The 03-11 SAAB owners face a unique issue with their car keys. These keys aren’t very durable and tend to break quickly. Many people don’t even have an extra key, which is a huge safety risk in the event of a crisis or accident.
If you’re looking to add an additional key it will cost about $400 at the dealership. You’ll need a brand new key, transponder, and to have the current key programmed. The dealer will use a Tech-2 tool to carry out this procedure. The process is easy, but you will require some mechanical skills to add the key successfully. This is why it’s best to leave the task to an expert. The first step is to remove the emergency key from the case. This can be accomplished by inserting a flathead screwdriver into the slot located in the middle of the key fob. After a short amount of work the key will split open.
Remotes
The modern Saab cars don’t use traditional metal keys for their security. Instead, they use an immobilizer system that is built around recognition of the key and a specific chip embedded into each key. This is why a certain type of key is needed to unlock the car and then insert it into the ignition. This is one of the main reasons for a wise Saab owner to always have a spare key in the car.
The traditional metal keys are simple to copy but the real issue is that the electronic component of a key-fob must be matched to a specific car to allow the key to work. This matching is done in the computer modules of the car, referred to as CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. The dealer will charge a lot to replace the modules and to program a new one in case you lose your only key.
Local locksmiths can reprogram the EEPROM chip on your car computer to make an entirely new key. This can reduce your costs by up to 50% of the cost dealers charge. We suggest you contact us as soon as possible should you lose your key. This will allow you to avoid the cost of an auto dealer.
Transponders
A transponder is a chip inside a key-fob which emits a unique signal. It is a part of the immobilizer system to prevent thieves from using stolen keys to start your vehicle. The transponder signals that the key emits are picked up by the receiver located near the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers of the transmission. If the number matches the car will begin. Transponder keys are utilized in all cars produced in the last two decades.
These are also used in aircrafts. Air traffic control makes use of them to identify friendly aircraft by the use of a coded signal called IFF (Identification friend or foe). Certain aircrafts have mode C or mode S transponders that transmit identifying codes and altitude information to ATC. They also have systems to avoid collisions.
The metal components on a standard Saab Key are simple to duplicate. However, the microchip which communicates with the immobilizer can be difficult to copy. It is essential to ensure the security of these keys when you own one.
Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. You will have to pay a lot of money if you lose your only key. It will require a new, specialized computer module, as well as the cost of a second key as well as programming to convince the car you aren’t trying to steal it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers are another layer of security to stop thieves from hotwiring your vehicle. They prevent the engine from being started unless the transponder inside the key fob is valid. Many vehicles equipped with immobilizers display a warning symbol in the instrument cluster to signal that the key isn’t inside. If you lose your key fob you’ll have to visit an authorized dealer to get it deactivated and receive an alternative.
These systems are based on the encryption of data between the transponder system and the car. However, recent research has shown that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to break. Hackers can bypass them by reading the messages transmitted back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are far higher-tech than the standard immobilizers which use a fixed code. Modern models have a system that alters or rolls codes to ensure that the systems are secure. Hackers can still hack these codes and use keys to begin your vehicle. In an effort to solve this issue the DST80 was designed with a longer sequence in order to make it more difficult to determine. Unfortunately researchers were able to solve this problem as well. It is important to keep your keyfob with you even when you’re not in use.