Saab Car Key Replacement

Most drivers will eventually have to replace their saab car key keys. In contrast to other cars, Saabs need special keys with a chip to identify them.

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

Keys

Having your car keys stolen or lost is extremely frustrating and stressful particularly if you have one key that works. This issue can be easily resolved with the help of an expert locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and effectively. We offer our services for 75 per cent less than the dealer.

The 03-11 saab key replacement cost owners face a unique problem with their car keys. Key fobs like these tend to break easily and are not very robust. A lot of people don't have a spare key, which poses a major safety risk in the event of a crisis or an accident.

You'll pay around $400 to the dealer if you wish to add a second key. You'll need a new key, a transponder and the existing key programmed. This process is carried out using an instrument known as Tech-2. Tech-2 that the dealer owns. It's a simple procedure however you'll need mechanical skills to insert the key. This is the reason it's better to leave it to an expert. The first step is to remove the emergency key from its case. Install a flathead into the middle slot of your key fob. After a little bit of work, the key should split open.

Remotes

Modern Saab vehicles don't use keys made of metal to secure their cars. Instead, they utilize an immobilizer system based upon the recognition of a unique chip that is embedded in each key. This is why a certain type of key is required to unlock the car and then insert it into the ignition. This is one of the primary motives for a smart saab spare key owner to always keep a spare key handy.

The classic metal keys are easy to copy, but the real issue is that the electronic part of a key-fob has to be matched to a specific vehicle in order for it to function. This matching takes place in the computer modules of the car, which are called CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. The dealer will charge you an amount to replace the modules and program a fresh one if you lose the only key.

A locksmith in your area can reprogram the EEPROM of your car's computer and make you a new key, thereby saving you 50% or more than what dealerships will charge! We recommend that you contact us as soon as possible should you lose your key. This will allow you to avoid the expense of the dealership.

Transponders

A transponder or electronic chip, is an electronic chip that is placed inside the key fob. It sends an unique coded message. It's part of an immobilizer that stops thieves from using stolen keys to start your car. Transponder signals are received by a detector near the ignition, which decodes the serial number of the transmission. If the serial number matches, the car will begin. The majority of cars built in the last two decades have transponder keys.

They are also used in aircrafts. Air traffic control uses them to identify friendly aircraft using an encoded signal, IFF (Identification friend or foe). Some airplanes are equipped with mode C or mode S transponders that transmit the identifying codes and altitude information to ATC. They also have systems for collision avoidance.

The metal parts of a standard saab fob key replacement key are simple to duplicate, however the microchip that is connected to the immobilizer is hard to copy. If you have one of these, it's vital to ensure its security.

Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. If you lose just one, it will cost you much to replace it. You'll need an extra computer module or a spare key and program the car to convince it that you're not trying to steal it.

Immobilizers

Immobilizers provide another safeguard to stop thieves from hotwiring your vehicle. They stop the engine from starting until the transponder on the key fob is valid. Additionally many cars with immobilizers also display a warning symbol in the instrument cluster that indicates the key isn't contained. If you lose your keyfob, you'll need to go to a dealer to disable it and then purchase a new one.

These systems are based on encryption of the information that is sent between the transponder and the car's system. However, recent research has revealed that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to hack. Consequently, they can easily be snuffed out by hackers who are able to read the messages that are sent back and forth on the CAN bus.

These systems are far more advanced than the conventional immobilizers which use a fixed code. The latest models have the ability to change or rolling codes to ensure they are secure. The problem with these is that hackers can still discover ways to break the code, and then use keys to start your car. To fix this issue the DST80 has a longer code to make it more difficult to guess. Unfortunately researchers were able get around this. This is why it's essential to always keep your key fob in your purse when you're not using it.