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How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob All cars must have a remote/transmitter to unlock or lock your vehicle. The batteries that are in these devices are able to last for, and they can go bad. If you are thinking of buying a Saab 93 and don't have two keys, you can add one for around $400. This involves buying a new TWICE module at the dealer and then installing it using the hand-held computer that is called Tech2. Tech2. Key Replacement Many pre-owned Saabs only come with one key. It is a good idea as soon as you can to buy a spare key. It will cost less than replacing the entire vehicle in case you lose it. It is essential to rotate the keys in order to reduce wear and wear and tear. If you lose your primary key, you'll have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) module and a new one and a unique program to convince the car you are not trying to steal it. The replacement of these modules could cost more than $400. The components are ordered via mail so it's not a one-time job for the majority of locksmiths, or even dealers. The positive side is that many modern Saab cars can have an additional key added to the system, without replacing the original computer inside the vehicle. The dealer will have to use a special handheld computer called Tech-2 Tech-2 to add the second key and program it into the vehicle. Certain independent garages are able to do this, but the process is more complicated and they must reprogram the EEPROM of your car's computer to accept the new key. Replacement key fobs Saab owners who's last key was lost or stolen will have to replace it as soon as they can. The steps needed to obtain an additional working Saab 9-3 key fob will require the dealer's service department and could cost hundreds of dollars, including the price of a new key, a brand new TWICE module (theft alert integrated central electronics), and reprogramming to convince the vehicle that the new key isn't stolen. If you have a spare key, it is much less expensive. The new key should be paired with the original TWICE module as well as a used key is not likely to work in this way, but genuine OEM replacement can typically be obtained from a dealer at only a fraction of the price. It is simple to remove the case from a brand new SAAB Key Fob. Use a flathead to pry the case open however be careful to not harm the electronics inside. After removing the battery and electronics and battery, you can put the new case inside the existing shell of the fob. Be sure to align the two pieces and then gently press them together until they click into the proper position. When the new fob is installed, you can resynchronize it. It's worth noting that the process of adding the new key is more complicated than simply replacing the emergency key, and will require the dealer's assistance using a specific tool called the Tech-2. Keys to the ignition replacement First, make sure that the transmission is in Park. This will stop your car from rolling away when the lock for your transmission fails or the manual transmission is pulled out of gear. In most cases the issue lies in the electronics in the key fob, which controls how the car will recognize the key when it is placed into the ignition cylinder. The key made of metal is fairly easy to duplicate but the electronic component that is in the key fob what makes the car recognize the key. Adding an additional key to the Saab car requires a specific transmitter with a transponder with it and some type of special programming of the car to convince the computer it is not trying to steal the vehicle. This is not something that a locksmith is able to do, it needs to be done through a dealer or a special handheld computer called a Tech2. If you already have a functioning key fob, then adding a new one shouldn't cost more than $200. The other cost is the actual fabrication of the key in metal, in the event that you require it. A majority of dealers also do this, but it can take several weeks to get both the part and the car programmed. replacement saab car keys The Key Lab Remotes The Saab's 9-3 cabin is designed with the driver in mind. It offers logical layouts as well with a tactile feel. The dashboard curves around the driver, with a fun turbo vacuum gauge that gives a unique touch to its instrumentation. Leather-wrapped steering wheels come with audio, cruise control and phone controls. A single cupholder is located on the console between the front seats, while knobs for dual-zone climate control as well as the Bose audio system are set up according to logic. 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