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Most drivers will have to replace their saab 900 key keys. Saabs require special keys that include chips that can identify them.

If you are unable to replace one of them the car won't start unless you have the other. You can save money by buying it yourself instead of paying a dealer.

Keys

Losing your car keys or misplacing them can be extremely stressful and inconvenient particularly if you have one working key. Fortunately, this problem can be easily solved by a professional locksmith. If you're in need a saab key battery key replacement, you can count on AutoLocks LTD to complete the job quickly and efficiently. We provide our services for 75 percent less than the price a dealer would charge.

The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. The key fobs aren't very durable and tend to break quite easily. Many people don't have a spare, which can be a security risk during an emergency.

It will cost you around $400 to the dealer if you wish to add a second key. You will need a new key, a transponder and to have the existing key programmed. This is accomplished using a special tool called a Tech-2 that dealers own. It is a simple process, but you'll need some mechanical expertise to make the key. This is why it's better to leave the task to an expert. The first step is removing the emergency key from its case. Install a flathead into the middle slot of your key fob. After a few minutes of work the key should split open.

Remotes

The new saab key programmer cars do not use traditional keys made of metal to provide security. Instead, they utilize an immobilizer system that is built on recognition and a unique chip inside every key. That is 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 an Saab owner should always carry an extra.

The traditional metal keys are easy to copy but the problem is that the electronic component of a key-fob needs to be connected to a specific vehicle in order to work. This matching takes place in the computer modules of the car, called CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. If you lose your sole working key and Remote you lose it, it will cost the dealer a significant amount to replace these modules and to program a new key.

Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip inside your car's computer to create an entirely new key. This can save you up to 50% of what dealers would charge. We recommend you call us as soon as you can if you lose your key. This will help you save money by not having to pay buying a new key from a dealer.

Transponders

A transponder or electronic chip, is an electronic chip that is incorporated inside the key fob. It transmits an unique coded message. It is a part of the immobilizer system to prevent thieves from using stolen keys to start your car. The transponder signals are received by a detector close to the ignition, which determines the serial number from the transmission. If the number is in line the car's number, it will start. Transponder keys can be found for the majority of automobiles manufactured in the past two decades.

They can also be found on airplanes. ATC uses them to identify friendly aircraft by using an encoded signal known as IFF (Identification friend or foe). Some airplanes are equipped with mode C or mode S transponders which transmit identifying codes and altitude to ATC. They also offer collision avoidance systems.

The parts made of metal on the standard Saab Key are simple to duplicate. However, the microchip which communicates with an immobilizer could be difficult to copy. If you own one of these, it is vital to protect it.

Every person who owns a Saab must have at least two keys that function for the car. If you lose the only one that you have, it will cost a lot to replace it. You'll need a special computer module or a spare key and program the vehicle to convince it you're not attempting to steal it.

Immobilizers

Immobilizers offer an additional layer of protection against hotwiring. They're designed to prevent the engine from running unless the transponder is located on the proper key fob. In addition to that many cars with immobilizers will also display a warning symbol in the instrument cluster that shows that the key isn't within. If you have lost your key fob, you'll need to take it to an authorized dealer to get it deactivated and receive an alternative.

These systems are built on encryption of the data that flows between the transponder and the car's system. However, recent studies have shown that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to break. They can also be snuffed out by hackers who can read the messages that go back and forward on the CAN bus.

These systems are more advanced than conventional immobilizers that use one fixed code. The newer models feature an option of changing or rolling codes to make them more secure. The problem with these is that hackers still have the ability to discover ways to break the code and use a key to start your vehicle. To solve this issue, the DST80 was developed with a longer sequence in order to make it more difficult to guess. Sadly researchers were able solve this problem as well. It's therefore important to always keep your key fob with you when you're not using it.