Saab Car Key Replacement
Most drivers will eventually have to replace their Saab keys. Like other vehicles, Saabs need special keys which have a chip to identify them.
If you have one of these issues and your car doesn't start, it won't unless you have the other. However you can save lots of cash by buying it yourself instead of paying a dealer.
Keys
It can be a very stressful experience to have your car keys stolen, or even lose them. This is especially true if you only have one key. This issue can be easily resolved with the help of an experienced locksmith. If you're in the market for an SAAB key replacement, you can count on AutoLocks LTD to get the job done quickly and efficiently. We provide our services at 75 percent less than dealers.
The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. These keys tend to break easily and aren't very robust. A lot of people don't have an extra one, which could be a security risk in an emergency.
You'll be charged around $400 to the dealer to add an extra key. replacement saab key 'll need a new key, a transponder and to have the current key programmed. The dealer uses a Tech-2 tool to execute this procedure. The process is easy however, you'll require some mechanical skill in order to add the key successfully. This is the reason it's better to leave it to a professional. The first step is to take the emergency key from the case. Insert a flathead in the slot that is in the middle of your key fob. After a little bit of work the key will split open.
Remotes
The new Saab automobiles do not use traditional keys made of metal to provide security. Rather they have an immobilizer that works on the recognition of a unique chip embedded into each key. This is why the car can only start after a specific kind of key (called a "key-fob") is used to unlock it, and then insert it into the ignition. This is the reason that the Saab owner should always have an extra.
The traditional keys made of metal are easy to duplicate but the real issue is that the electronic portion of a key fob needs to be connected to a specific car in order for the key 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, it will cost the dealer a considerable amount to replace these modules and to program the new key.
Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip inside your car computer to create an entirely new key. This could cost you as much as 50% of what a dealer would charge. If you lose your only key, it's crucial to contact us right away to make sure we can help you avoid the expensive fees the dealer might ask for.
Transponders
A transponder is an electronic device inside a key fob that sends out a unique coded signal. It is part of the immobilizer system that stops thieves from using stolen keys to start your car. The transponder signals from the key are detected by the receiver located near the ignition. This receiver decodes the serial numbers that are generated by the transmission. If the number is in line, the car starts. Most cars built in the past two decades use transponder keys.
They are also utilized in aircrafts. Air traffic control utilizes these to identify friendly aircraft using the IFF signal, which is a coded signal. (Identification friend or foe). Certain aircrafts have mode C or mode S transponders that transmit identifying codes as well as altitude information to ATC. They also have collision avoidance systems.
The metal components of a typical Saab key are easy to duplicate, however the microchip which communicates with the immobilizer is hard to duplicate. It is essential to ensure the security of these keys if you own one.
Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. If you lose the sole one that you have, it will cost much to replace it. It will require a new computer module as well as the cost of a second key and programming to convince the car that you aren't trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers are another security measure to prevent thieves from hotwiring your car. They're designed to prevent the engine from starting unless they have the transponder on the correct key fob. Additionally the majority of cars equipped with immobilizers will also have an alert symbol in the instrument cluster that indicates the key isn't contained. If you lose your key fob you'll need to go to an authorized dealer to get it deactivated and receive a replacement.
These systems are based on the encryption of data between the transponder systems and the car. Recent studies have revealed, however, that encryption sequences can be accessed by computers. Hackers are able to bypass them by reading the messages transmitted back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are much more advanced than the conventional immobilizers, which rely on an unchanging code. Modern models have a system that alters or rolls codes to ensure that the systems are secure. Hackers can still hack these codes and use keys to begin your vehicle. To address this problem, the DST80 was designed with a longer sequence that would make it harder to deduce. Researchers were also able to get it to work. As such, it's important to keep your key fob with you when you're not using it.