Saab Car Key Replacement
Most drivers will eventually have to replace their Saab keys. Unlike many other cars, Saabs need special keys with a chip that identify them.
If you fail to replace one of these, you'll be in a position to start your vehicle until you get the second. You can save money by buying it yourself instead of paying the dealer.
Keys
Car keys being stolen or misplacing them can be extremely unpleasant and stressful particularly if you have one key that works. This problem is easily solved by a experienced locksmith. If you're in need of an SAAB key replacement, you can rely on AutoLocks LTD to finish the task quickly and efficiently. We offer our services for 75 percent less than dealers.
The 03-11 SAAB owners face a unique issue with their car keys. These keys aren't that durable and they tend to break quickly. Many people don't even have an extra key, which is an extremely risky safety issue in the event of a crisis or an accident.
You'll have to pay about $400 to the dealer if you wish to add an additional key. You'll need a new key, a transponder and also to have your existing key programmed. This process is carried out using a special tool called a Tech-2 that the dealer owns. The process is straightforward however you'll need to have some mechanical skills to be able to successfully insert the key. It is best to leave this to an expert. The first step is to take the emergency key from the 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 automobiles do not have keys made of metal to lock their cars. Instead, they utilize an immobilizer system built around recognition and a special chip inside every key. This is why a particular kind of key is required to unlock the car and then insert it into the ignition. This is among the primary motives for a smart Saab owner to always have a spare key in the car.
The traditional metal keys can be easily copied but the problem is that the electronic part of a key-fob must be matched to a specific vehicle in order to work. This matching takes place within the car's computer modules which are known as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). If you lose your only functioning key and you lose it, it will cost the dealer a lot of money to replace these modules and to program the new key.
A locksmith in your area can reprogram the EEPROM of the car's computer to give you a new key, thereby saving you up to 50 percent or more than what dealerships charge! We suggest you contact us as soon as you can if you lose your key. This will allow you to avoid the high cost of an auto dealer.
Transponders
A transponder or electronic chip, is a small electronic chip that is embedded in the key-fob. It transmits a unique coded message. It is a part of the immobilizer system to prevent thieves from using a stolen key to start your vehicle. The transponder signal from the key are detected by the receiver close to the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers of the transmission. If the number matches the car will start. Transponder keys are used for the majority of automobiles manufactured in the past two decades.
They can also be found on airplanes. Air traffic control makes use of them to identify friendly aircraft by a coded signal, IFF (Identification Friend or Foe). Certain aircrafts have mode C or mode S transponders that transmit the identifying codes and altitude to ATC. They also have collision avoidance systems.
The metal parts on a standard Saab Key are simple to duplicate. However the microchip that communicates with the immobilizer may be difficult to copy. If you own one of these, it's very important to protect it.
Everyone with a Saab should have at least two keys that are functional for their car. You'll be required to shell out a significant amount of money in the event that you lose your primary key. You'll need to purchase a special computer module and a second key and program the vehicle to convince it you're not trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers are another security measure to prevent thieves from hotwiring your vehicle. They prevent the engine from being started without ensuring that the transponder on the key fob is correct. saab spare key with immobilizers also display a warning icon in the instrument cluster to signal that the key is not inside. If you lose your key fob you'll need to take it to an authorized dealer to get it removed and then get an alternative.
These systems are based on encryption of the data that flows between the transponder and car's system. However, recent studies have discovered that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to crack. They can also be bypassed by hackers who are able to detect the messages that travel back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are more advanced than traditional immobilizers which use one fixed code. The newer models feature a system of changing or rolling codes to make them more secure. The issue with these is that hackers can still discover ways to break the code and use a key to start your vehicle. To combat this problem the DST80 was designed with a longer sequence that would make it more difficult to figure out. Unfortunately researchers were able to get around this. It's essential to keep your keyfob in your pocket, even when not in use.