How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob
All cars must have an electronic remote that can lock or unlock your car. The batteries in these devices could be damaged.
If you're considering purchasing a Saab 93 and don't have two keys, you can purchase one for around $400. This is done by purchasing a TWICE Module that is brand new from the dealer, then installing it with a specially-designed hand-held device called a Tech2.
Replacement Keys
A lot of used Saabs have one key. It is a good idea, as soon as possible, to buy a spare one. This is less expensive than replacing the entire vehicle if you lose it. It is also essential to rotate your keys on a regular basis to avoid all the wear and tear and to keep them clean.
If you lose your keys, you will need a new key along with a special programming to convince your car that you aren't trying to steal it. The replacement of these modules can cost more than $400. G28 are ordered via mail therefore it's not an immediate job for the majority of locksmiths or dealers.
The good news is, the majority of modern Saab vehicles can have a second key added to the system. This is possible without replacing the original computer. The dealer will employ a handheld device called Tech-2 to program the second key into the vehicle. There are garages that can also do this but the process is more complicated. They must reprogram your existing car's EEPROM to accept the new key.
Key Fobs for Replacement
Saab owners who's last key was lost or stolen will need to replace it in the earliest time possible. The steps to obtain an original working fob require the services department of the dealer. It will cost hundreds of dollars, including a new key and a TWICE module, which is a theft warning integrated central electronic.
It is less expensive to do this should you have a spare. The new key needs to be paired to the original TWICE module and a pre-owned one is unlikely to work in this manner, however genuine OEM replacement is typically purchased from a dealer for only a fraction of the price.
It is easy to remove the case from a new SAAB Key Fob. Utilize a flathead to pry open the case, but be careful to avoid damaging the electronics inside. After you have removed the battery and electronics and replacing the case with the shell of the original key fob. Be sure to align the two pieces and then gently press them in place and allow them to click into the right position. Once everything is in place and synchronized, you can use the new fob. Be aware that adding a key is more complicated than replacing an emergency key. The dealer will need to use a tool called the Tech-2.
Keys for replacement ignition
First, make sure that the transmission is in Park. This will stop your car from moving if your transmission lock fails, or in the event that your manual transmission is pushed into gear.
In most cases the issue lies in the electronic components inside the key fob, which controls how the car will recognize the key when it is put into the ignition cylinder. The key made of metal is simple to copy but it is the electronic part of the key fob which makes the car recognize keys.
Adding a key to the Saab car requires a special transmitter, a transponder that goes with it and some type of special programming of the vehicle to convince the computer that it is not trying to steal the vehicle. Locksmiths are not able to do this. It is only possible through a dealer, or a handheld computer called Tech2.
The good news is that, if you already have one key fob that is working, the cost of adding another one should not exceed $200 or so. The other cost is the actual making of the metal key, in the event that you require it. Many dealers can do the same thing, however it may take some time to get the part and the car programmed.
Replacement Remotes
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