Saab Car Key Replacement
Saab key replacement for cars is a problem that all drivers will need to handle at some point. Saabs require special keys with chips that can identify them.
If you lose one of these cars, your car won't be able to start unless you have the other. You can save money by buying it yourself instead of paying the dealer.
Keys
It can be a very stressful experience to have keys to your car stolen or to lose them. This is especially true if you only have one key. Thankfully, this problem is easily solved by an experienced locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and efficiently. We offer our services for 75% less than a dealer.
The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. Key fobs like these aren't that durable and tend to break quite easily. A lot of people don't have a spare key, which poses a major safety risk in the case of an emergency or accident.
If you're looking to add an extra key the cost will be around $400 at the dealer. You will need a new key, transponder, and also to have your existing key programmed. The dealer uses the Tech-2 tool to perform this procedure. The procedure is easy however you'll need to have some mechanical knowledge to successfully add the key. This is the reason it's better to leave the task to experts. The first step is to take the emergency key from its case. Install a flathead into the slot in the middle of your key fob. After a little work, you should be able split the key.
Remotes
Modern Saab automobiles do not have keys made of metal to lock their vehicles. Instead, they utilize an immobilizer system based on the recognition and a special chip inside each key. This is the reason why the car will only start after a specific kind of key (called a "key-fob") is used to unlock it and then insert it in the ignition. This is the reason that a Saab owner should always have a spare.
The traditional metal keys are easy to duplicate but the real issue is that the electronic component of a key fob needs to be matched to a particular car in order for the key to function. This matching is performed within the car's computer modules and are referred to as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). The dealer will charge you an amount to replace the modules and program a new one if you lose only one key.
Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip inside the car computer to create an entirely new key. This can cost you as much as 50% of the cost dealer charges. If you have lost your only key, it is crucial that you contact us immediately in order to reduce the cost that dealers will demand.
Transponders
A transponder is an electronic chip inside a key-fob which emits a unique coded signal. It is a part of the immobilizer that prevents thieves using a stolen car key to open the door. The transponder signals from the keys are picked up by the receiver close to the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers that are generated by the transmission. If the number matches, the car will start. The majority of cars built in the past two decades use transponder keys.
They are also utilized in aircrafts. Air traffic control utilizes them to identify friendly aircraft through the use of a coded signal called IFF (Identification friend or foe). Certain aircraft are equipped transponders operating in mode C or S which transmit the identification codes and altitudes to ATC. They also support systems to avoid collisions.
saab 93 key fob TheKeyLab on the standard Saab Key are simple to duplicate. However, the microchip which communicates with the immobilizer could be difficult to copy. If you own one of these, it is vital to keep it safe.
Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. If you lose the only one that you have, it will cost much to replace it. You'll need a computer module that is specifically designed for this and a second key and program the car to convince it that you are not trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers are a further layer of security to stop thieves from hotwiring your car. They're designed to prevent the engine from starting until the transponder is on the proper key fob. Additionally the majority of cars equipped with immobilizers also display a warning symbol on the instrument cluster that shows the key isn't in. If you lose your keyfob, you'll need to go to an auto dealer to remove it and obtain a replacement one.
These systems are built on encryption of the data that goes between the transponder and the car's systems. Recent studies have shown that these encryption sequences can be accessed by computers. Therefore, they are able to be snuffed out by hackers who can understand the messages going back and back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are higher-tech than the standard immobilizers, which rely on an unchanging code. Modern versions have a system which rolls or changes codes to increase the security of the system. The problem with these is that hackers still have the ability to discover ways to break the code, and then use the key to start your car. To solve this problem, the DST80 has a longer code to make it more difficult to guess. Researchers were also able break it. As such, it's important to keep your key fob in your pocket even when you're not using it.