Saab Car Key Replacement
Most drivers will eventually need to replace their Saab keys. Unlike many other cars, Saabs need special keys that contain a chip to identify them.
If you lose one of these the car won't start unless you have the other. You can save money by purchasing it yourself, instead of paying a dealer.
Keys
It can be a stressful experience to lose keys to your car stolen or to lose keys. This is especially true if you only have one key. This problem can be easily resolved with the help of an experienced locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and effectively. We provide our services for 75% less than what a dealer would charge.
The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. These key fobs tend to break easily and aren't robust. Many people don't even own an extra key, which poses a huge safety risk in the situation of an emergency or an accident.
You'll be charged around $400 to the dealer to add a second key. You'll need a brand new key, transponder, and to have the current key programmed. This process is done with an instrument known as a Tech-2 which dealers own. The process is straightforward however, you'll need to have some mechanical knowledge to add the key successfully. This is the reason it's better to leave the task to professionals. The first step is removing the emergency key from its case. This can be done by inserting a flathead screwdriver in the slot that is located in the middle of the key fob. After a little work you will be able to split the key.
Remotes
Modern Saab vehicles don't use keys made of metal to lock their cars. Instead, they employ an immobilizer that works on the recognition of a unique chip inside every key. This is the reason a particular kind of key is needed to unlock the car and then insert it into the ignition. It is for this reason that anyone who is a Saab owner should always have a spare.
The classic metal keys are easy to copy however the issue is that the electronic portion of a key fob needs to be matched with a specific car in order for the key to function. This is accomplished through the computer modules of the car, which are called CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. saab ignition key replacement G28 will charge an amount to replace the modules and program a new one in case you lose only one key.
A locksmith in your area can reprogram the EEPROM in your car's computer and make you a new key, which can save you 50 percent or more than dealerships will charge! We recommend you call us as soon as you can if you lose your key. This will allow you to avoid the cost of buying a new key from a dealer.
Transponders
A transponder is an electronic chip in a key fob which emits a unique signal. It is a part of the immobilizer, which prevents thieves from using a stolen vehicle key to open the door. The transponder signals from the keys are picked up by the receiver near the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers of the transmission. If the number matches, the car will begin. The majority of cars built during the past two decades use transponder keys.
They are also used on airplanes. Air traffic control uses them to identify friendly aircraft through an encoded signal, IFF (Identification friend or foe). Certain aircrafts are equipped mode C or mode S transponders which transmit the identifying codes and altitude information to ATC. They also have collision avoidance systems.
The metal components of a standard Saab key are easy to duplicate, but the microchip that is connected to the immobilizer is hard to duplicate. It is essential to ensure the security of these keys when you own one.
Every Saab owner should have two keys that work. You will have to pay a lot of money should you lose only one key. You'll need a brand new computer module plus the costs of a new key and programming to convince the car you aren't trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers are another layer of protection to stop thieves from hotwiring your car. They're designed to prevent the engine from running unless the transponder is in the proper key fob. In addition many cars with immobilizers also display an alert symbol in the instrument cluster, which indicates that the key isn't within. If you lose your keyfob you'll need to go to an auto dealer to remove it and get a new one.
These systems are built around encryption of information that is sent between the transponder and the car's systems. However, recent research has discovered that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to crack. Hackers could bypass them by analyzing the messages that are transferred back and forth across the CAN bus.
These systems are much higher-tech than the standard immobilizers which use an unchanging code. The newer versions have the capability of changing or rolling codes to make them more secure. The problem with these codes is that hackers can still discover ways to break the code, and then use the key to start your vehicle. In an effort to solve this issue, the DST80 was developed with a more lengthy sequence to make it harder to guess. Researchers also managed to solve it. It's therefore important to keep your key fob in your pocket even when you're not using it.