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Saab car key replacement is something that all drivers will need to handle in the near future. As with other cars, Saabs need special keys which have a chip to identify them.

If you are unable to replace one of them cars, your car won't be able to start unless you have the other. However, you can save lots of money by acquiring it yourself instead of paying the dealer.

Keys

Losing your car keys or misplacing them can be extremely stressful and inconvenient, especially if you only have one working key. Fortunately, this problem can be easily resolved by an experienced locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and efficiently. We offer our services at 75 percent less than the price an auto dealer would charge.

The 03-11 SAAB owners have a unique problem with their car keys. These keys aren't that durable and they tend to break quickly. A lot of people don't even have a spare key, which is an enormous safety risk in the case of an emergency or an accident.

You'll have to pay about $400 to the dealer if you want to purchase an additional key. You'll need a new key as well as a transponder, as well as have the existing one programmed to the car. This process is carried out using an instrument called Tech-2. Tech-2 which dealers own. It's an easy process however, you'll need mechanical skills to install the key. It is recommended to leave this to a professional. The first step is to take the emergency key from its case. This can be accomplished by inserting a flathead screwdriver into the slot located in the middle of the key fob. After a little effort, you should be able split the key.

Remotes

Modern Saab vehicles don't use keys made of metal to secure their vehicles. Instead, they use an immobilizer that works on the recognition of a unique chip built into every key. This is the reason a particular kind of key is required to unlock the car and insert it into the ignition. This is one of the primary reasons for a responsible Saab owner to always have a spare key in the car.

The classic keys made of metal are easy to copy but the real issue is that the electronic portion of a key-fob needs to be matched to a particular car to allow the key to function. This matching is done in the computer modules of the car, referred to as CIM (Column Integration Modul) or TWICE. The dealer will charge you for replacing the modules and to program a new one in case you lose your only key.

A locksmith at your local can reprogram the EEPROM in your car's computer, and give you a new key, which can save you 50 percent or more than dealers charge! If you lose your sole key, it's vital to contact us immediately to make sure we can save you the high costs that dealers will demand.

Transponders

A transponder, also known as an electronic chip, is a tiny electronic device that is embedded in the key-fob. It sends an unique coded message. It is a part of the immobilizer system to prevent thieves from using a stolen key to start your car. The transponder signals are picked up by a receiver close to the ignition, which determines the serial number from the transmission. If the number is in line the vehicle's registration number, it's a good sign that the car is ready to. The majority of cars built during the past two decades use transponder keys.

They are also used on aircrafts. Air traffic control utilizes these to identify friendly aircraft with a coded signal called IFF (Identification friend or foe). Some aircraft are equipped with transponders operating in mode C or S which transmit the identification codes and altitudes to ATC. They also support systems for collision avoidance.

The metal components of a standard Saab key are simple to duplicate, however the microchip that communicates with the immobilizer is hard to duplicate. It is essential to protect these keys when you own one.

Every Saab Car Keys owner should have two working keys. You'll need to pay a considerable amount of money should you lose only one key. You'll need an electronic module for your computer, a second key, and program the vehicle to convince it you are not trying to take it.

Immobilizers

Immobilizers are a further layer of security to stop thieves from hotwiring your vehicle. They are designed to stop the engine from starting until the transponder is in the correct key fob. In addition to that the majority of cars equipped with immobilizers will also have an alert symbol in the instrument cluster that shows the key isn't in. If you lose your keyfob, you will need to visit a dealer to deactivate it and purchase a new one.

These systems rely on the encryption of information between the transponder system and the vehicle. Recent studies have revealed, however, that encryption sequences can be broken by computers. Hackers are able to bypass them by analyzing the messages transmitted back and forth on the CAN bus.

They are higher-tech than the standard immobilizers which use an unchanging code. Newer versions use a system that alters or rolls codes to increase the security of the system. Hackers are still able to hack these codes and use keys to start your vehicle. To combat this issue, the DST80 was designed with a longer sequence that would make it harder to deduce. Researchers were also able to break it. It's therefore important to always keep your key fob with you when you're not using it.