How to Deal With Lost Or Stolen Saab Keys

The 2007 Saab 9-3 offers a well-rounded fun and enjoyable luxury vehicle. The sedan, SportCombi wagon and convertible provide ample space for passengers as well as solid handling and a wealth of modern features.

The turbocharged 4-cylinder engine is able to achieve speeds of 75 mph and the interior is surprisingly large. Safety equipment is also of highest standard, with two front airbags as well as an over-ride system that comes with pop up headrests.

Lost or stolen Saab keys

It can be a hassle to lose your car keys or even lost. It's not just a hassle, but also a security risk as it makes it possible for thieves to start your car and run away with it. We can replace a lost or stolen Saab Key with a brand new key very quickly, and without causing any damage to your vehicle. We charge 75% lower than your main dealer and can deliver the service you directly in the south-east of England.

All cars manufactured since 1995 are equipped with an immobilizer. It has a specific chip in the key-fob, which is recognized by the car when it is placed in the ignition. If the key-fob does not present when attempting to start the engine, the car will not turn on in any way. The traditional metal key is not equipped with any security features and could easily be copied.

Anyone who owns a Saab should invest in getting at the very least two working keys for their vehicle. Even if you don't plan to lose the only one, having a second copy of your key fob is a good idea in case of an emergency. If you're stuck with one key that works an emergency locksmith will visit your home and give your new key on the spot.

Re-Programming Saab Keys

Since 1995, Saab has used immobilizer alarm systems that detect the key through a special chip inside the key-fob. The classic metal part of the key remains there, but it has nothing to do with unlocking doors. It is essential to reprogram the car and also add an additional key to accomplish this.

An independent locksmith can accomplish this for a fraction of price that a dealer would. The dealer will charge more since they need to replace the computer in order to create a new key. This is an immense amount of work.

Reprogramming the EEPROM in the vehicle computer, and making you a new key, is a straightforward procedure locksmiths can perform on their equipment of choice. This procedure can be accomplished in less than 5 minutes and reduce the cost of purchasing a new computer from a dealer.

The removal of electronics from an old key fob may be accomplished using a flathead screwdriver. Once the electronics are removed the battery can be replaced with an ordinary AAA battery. Once the new battery has been installed, the electronics can be assembled with the case. Now you have a functioning Saab 9-3 Key Fob!

for the key fob from a dealer or an independent locksmith. It is crucial to program the new key fob before installing it. If you do not do this it will not recognize the new key.

The purchase of a spare key could be costly, especially in the event that you lose your only working one. If you want to save money, you can purchase a new key fob from an online retailer or mobile locksmith. You will have to pay for the reprogramming process of the key.