A Guide To Saab Key Replacement From Start To Finish
Saab Car Key Replacement
Most drivers will have to replace their Saab keys. Saabs require special keys with chips that can identify them.
If you are unable to replace one of them cars, your car won't be able to start unless you have the other. You can save money by purchasing it yourself instead of paying a dealer.
Keys
Having your car keys stolen or misplacing them can be extremely stressful and inconvenient particularly if you have one key that works. This issue is easily solved by a experienced locksmith. If you're in the market for a SAAB key replacement, you can count on AutoLocks LTD to get the job done quickly and efficiently. We provide our services for 75 percent less than dealers.
The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. These keys are prone to breaking easily and are not very robust. Many people don't even own an extra key, which is a major safety risk in the case of an emergency or accident.
You'll pay around $400 to the dealer if you want to purchase an additional key. You will need a new key, transponder, and the existing key programmed. This is accomplished using an instrument called a Tech-2 which the dealer has. It's an easy process, but you'll need some mechanical expertise to make the key. It is best to leave this to an expert. The first step is to remove the emergency key from the case. Install a flathead into the slot in the middle of your key fob. After a bit of work, you should be able to split the key.
Remotes
The new Saab cars do not use traditional keys made from metal for security. Instead, they employ an immobilizer device that is built on recognition and a unique chip that is embedded in each key. This is why the car only starts after a specific kind of key (called a "key-fob") is used to unlock it and then insert it into the ignition. This is one of the primary reasons for a responsible Saab owner to always have a spare key on hand.
The classic metal keys are easily copied but the issue is that the electronic component of a key-fob needs to be connected to a specific vehicle in order for it to work. saab 9-3 key not accepted contact service is accomplished through the computer modules of the car, which are called CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. If you lose your sole functioning key and you lose it, it will cost the dealer a lot of money to replace these modules and program a new key.
Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip of your car's computer to create an entirely new key. This can cost you as much as 50% of the cost a dealer would charge. If you've lost your primary key, it is important to contact us right away to make sure we can avoid the costly fees that dealers will demand.
Transponders
A transponder is an electronic chip embedded in a key-fob that transmits a unique, coded signal. It's part of the immobilizer system that prevents thieves from using stolen keys to start your vehicle. The transponder signal from the key are picked up by the receiver near the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers from the transmission. If the number matches, the car will start. Transponder keys are utilized in all cars produced in the past two decades.
They are also utilized in aircrafts. ATC uses them to identify friendly aircraft by using an encoded signal called IFF (Identification friend or foe). Some airplanes are equipped with mode C or mode S transponders that transmit identifying codes as well as altitude information to ATC. They also support systems for collision avoidance.
The metal parts of a standard Saab key are simple to duplicate, however the microchip which communicates with the immobilizer is difficult to duplicate. It is important to secure these keys if you own one.
Everyone with a Saab must have at least two keys that work for the car. You'll be required to pay a substantial amount of money in the event that you lose your primary key. You'll have to purchase an extra computer module, a second key, and program the car to convince it that you are not trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers provide another security measure to prevent thieves from hotwiring your car. They prevent the engine from being started unless the transponder in the key fob is correct. In addition to that, most cars with immobilizers will also have an alert symbol in the instrument cluster, which indicates the key isn't inside. If you lose your keyfob, you'll have to visit a dealer to disable it and get a new one.
These systems are founded on encryption of data that is transmitted between the transponder and car's system. Recent research has shown that these encryption sequences can be cracked by computers. Hackers can break them by reading the messages transferred back and forth across the CAN bus.
These systems are higher-tech than the standard immobilizers, which rely on a fixed code. Modern models have a system which rolls or changes codes to make the systems more secure. Hackers are still able to crack these codes and use keys to begin your vehicle. To address this issue, the DST80 has a longer code to make it more difficult to guess. Unfortunately, researchers were able to get around this. It's essential to keep your keyfob with you even when you're not using it.