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Saab Car Key Replacement

Most drivers will have to replace their Saab keys. Saabs require special keys that include chips that identify them.

If you have one of these issues, your car won't start unless you have the other. You can save a lot by purchasing it yourself, instead of paying a dealer.

Keys

Having your car keys stolen or misplacing them can be extremely frustrating and stressful especially if you have one working key. Fortunately, this issue is easily resolved with the help of an experienced locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can replace your saab 9-3 key fob replacement keys quickly and efficiently. We provide our services for 75 percent less than the price an auto dealer would charge.

Owners of the 03-11 SAAB 9-3 have a particular issue when it comes to their car keys. The key fobs aren't that durable and tend to break quickly. A lot of people don't even have an extra key, which is an enormous safety risk in the event of a crisis or accident.

You'll pay around $400 to the dealer if you want to add an extra key. You'll need to purchase the new key and transponder, plus to program the current one to the car. The dealer uses a Tech-2 tool to carry out this process. The procedure is simple, but you will need to have some mechanical skills to be able to successfully insert the key. This is why it's better to leave the task to a professional. The first step is removing the emergency key from its case. This can be accomplished by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the slot located in the middle of the key fob. After a little effort you should be able split the key.

Remotes

The modern Saab cars don't use traditional keys made of metal for security. Instead, they use an immobilizer system that is built on recognition and a special chip embedded in each key. This is why a specific kind of key is required to unlock the car and put it into the ignition. This is the reason that anyone who is a Saab owner should always carry an extra.

The classic keys made of metal are easy to duplicate, but the real problem is that the electronic portion of a key fob needs to be matched with a specific car in order for the key to work. This process is carried out within the car's computer modules which are known as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). If you lose your sole functioning key and it costs the dealer a substantial amount to replace these modules and to program a new key.

Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip inside your car computer to make an entirely new key. This will save you up to 50% of what a dealer would charge. If you lose your only key, it is important to get in touch with us immediately to ensure we are able to save you the high costs that a dealer would ask for.

Transponders

A transponder, Saab Car Key Replacement or electronic chip, is an electronic chip that is placed in the key-fob. It sends an unicoded message. It is part of the immobilizer that stops thieves from using stolen keys to start your vehicle. The transponder signal is picked up by a receiver near the ignition, which decodes the serial number from the transmission. If the numbers match, the car starts. Transponder keys can be found in all cars produced in the last two decades.

They are also used on aircrafts. Air traffic control uses them to identify friendly aircraft with the use of a coded signal known as IFF (Identification of Friend or Foe). Certain aircrafts are equipped with mode C or mode S transponders which transmit identifying codes as well as altitude to ATC. They also include systems to avoid collisions.

The metal parts on the standard Saab Key are easy to duplicate. However the microchip that communicates with the immobilizer can be difficult to copy. If you have one of these, it's very important to secure it.

Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. You'll be required to pay a substantial amount of money should you lose only one key. It will require a new, specialized computer module plus the costs of a second key as well as programming to convince the car that you aren't trying to take it.

Immobilizers

Immobilizers add another layer of protection against hotwiring. They're designed to prevent the engine from running unless they have the transponder on the correct key fob. In addition to that many cars that have immobilizers are equipped with an indicator in the instrument cluster that indicates the key isn't inside. If you lose your keyfob, you'll need to visit an auto dealer to remove it and obtain a replacement one.

These systems are based on encryption of the data that is transmitted between the transponder and the car's systems. Recent research has revealed that encryption sequences can be accessed by computers. Hackers can bypass them by reading the messages sent back and forth over the CAN bus.

These systems are more advanced than conventional immobilizers, which use one fixed code. The newer models feature an option of changing or rolling codes to ensure they are secure. Hackers can still crack these codes and use keys to start your car. To overcome this issue, the DST80 has a longer code to make it more difficult to determine. Sadly researchers were able crack this as well. This is why it's essential to keep your key fob with you when you're not using it.