Saab Car Key Replacement
The majority of drivers will need to replace their Saab keys. In contrast to other cars, Saabs need special keys with a chip to identify them.
If you don't have one of these, you won't be capable of starting your car until you have the second. You can save a lot by purchasing it yourself, instead of paying the dealer.
Keys
It can be a very stressful experience to have your keys taken from your car or lose them. This is especially true if you only own one key. Fortunately, this problem can be easily resolved by a professional locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can replace your SAAB keys quickly and efficiently. Our services are 75 percent less than dealers.
The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique issue with their car keys. The key fobs aren't that durable and tend to break easily. Many people don't have a spare, which can be a security risk in an emergency.
If you're looking to buy a spare key for your car, it will cost about $400 at the dealer. You'll need a new key, a transponder and also to have your existing key programmed. The dealer uses the Tech-2 tool to carry out this process. It's an easy process, but you'll need some mechanical skills to install the key. It is best to leave this to an expert. The first step is taking the emergency key from its case. Place a flathead in the slot in the middle of your key fob. After a little work, you should be able to split the key.
Remotes
Modern Saab automobiles do not have keys made of metal to secure their vehicles. Instead, they employ an immobilizer system based upon the recognition of a particular chip built into each key. This is why the car only starts when a particular type of key (called a "key-fob") is used to unlock it and insert it in the ignition. This is the reason that an Saab owner should always carry an extra.
The traditional metal keys are easily copied but the issue is that the electronic component of a key-fob must be matched to a specific vehicle in order to work. This process is carried out in the car's computer module which are known as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). The dealer will charge you an amount to replace the modules and to program a new one in case you lose your only key.
Local locksmiths can modify the EEPROM chip inside your car computer to create an entirely new key. This will help you save up to 50% of the cost a dealer would charge. If you lose your sole key, it's vital to contact us right away to ensure that we can avoid the costly fees the dealer might ask for.
Transponders
A transponder, also known as a electronic chip, is an electronic device that is embedded in the key-fob. It sends an unicoded message. It's part of an immobilizer system to prevent thieves from using a stolen key to start your vehicle. The transponder signals from the key are detected by the receiver near the ignition. The receiver decodes serial numbers from the transmission. If the serial number matches the car's number, it will start. Transponder keys are found in the majority of cars built in the last two decades.
They are also used in airplanes. Air traffic control makes use of them to identify friendly aircraft by an encoded signal, IFF (Identification of Friend or Foe). Certain aircraft are equipped with transponders in modes C or S, which transmit the identification codes and altitudes to ATC. They also provide systems to avoid collisions.
The metal parts of a standard Saab key are easy to duplicate, however the microchip which communicates with the immobilizer is difficult to duplicate. It is essential to keep these safe in the event that you own one.
Anyone who owns a Saab must have at least two keys that are functional for their car. You'll need to pay a lot of money if you lose your only key. You'll need a brand new computer module as well as the cost of a second key and programming to convince the car you aren't trying to steal it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers provide another safeguard to stop thieves from hotwiring your vehicle. saab ignition key replacement designed to prevent the engine from starting until the transponder is in the proper key fob. Additionally many cars with immobilizers will also have an alert symbol in the instrument cluster that shows the key isn't inside. If you lose your keyfob, you will need to visit an auto dealer to remove it and purchase a new one.
These systems rely on encryption of information between the transponder system and the car. Recent studies have revealed, however, that these encryption sequences can be cracked by computers. Therefore, they are able to be manipulated by hackers who can detect the messages that travel back and back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are much superior to the traditional immobilizers that use a fixed code. Modern models have a system which rolls or changes codes to increase the security of the system. The issue with these versions is that hackers can still discover ways to break the code and then use the key to start your car. To overcome this issue, the DST80 has an extended code that makes it more difficult to guess. Researchers were also able crack it. As such, it's important to always keep your key fob in your purse when you're not using it.