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Saab Car Key replacement saab car keys

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 have one of these issues the car won't start unless you have the other. You can save a lot by purchasing it yourself, rather than paying the dealer.

Keys

It's a stressful experience to lose your keys taken from your car or lose keys. This is especially true if you only have one key. Fortunately, this problem can be easily resolved by an experienced locksmith. AutoLocks Ltd can repair your SAAB keys quickly and effectively. We offer our services at 75% less than what a dealer would charge.

The 03-11 SAAB owners have a distinct issue with their car keys. These keys aren't robust and tend to break down quite quickly. Many people do not have an extra spare, which can be a security risk in an emergency.

If you're looking to add an extra key the cost will be about $400 at the dealer. You'll have to purchase a new key as well as a transponder, plus to program the current one to the car. The dealer will use a Tech-2 tool to perform this process. The process is easy, Saab Car Key but you will need to have some mechanical expertise to be able to successfully insert the key. This is why it's best to leave the task to an expert. The first step is to remove the emergency key from the case. Insert a flathead in the slot in the middle of your key fob. After a bit of work, you will be able to split the key.

Remotes

The latest Saab cars do not use traditional keys made of metal for security. Rather they have an immobilizer system based upon the recognition of a specific chip inside each key. This is why a specific kind of key is needed to unlock the car and put it into the ignition. It is for this reason that the Saab owner should always have an extra.

The traditional metal keys are easy to copy, but the real issue is that the electronic part of a key-fob has to be matched with a specific vehicle in order for it to function. This process is carried out in the car's computer module that are known as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). If you lose your only functioning key and it costs the dealer a lot of money to replace these modules as well as to program a new key.

Local locksmiths can reprogram the EEPROM chip in the car computer to create a new key. This can reduce your costs by up to 50% of what dealers would charge. If you've lost your primary key, it's crucial that you contact us immediately in order to reduce the cost the dealer might ask for.

Transponders

A transponder is a chip in a key fob which transmits a unique, coded signal. It's part of an immobilizer system that prevents thieves from using a stolen key to start your vehicle. Transponder signals are picked up by a receiver near the ignition that decodes the serial number from the transmission. If the number matches the car will start. Transponder keys are found for the majority of automobiles manufactured in the last two decades.

These are also used in aircrafts. Air traffic control uses these to identify friendly aircraft with 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 to ATC. They also have collision avoidance systems.

The metal components on the standard Saab Key are easy to duplicate. However the microchip that communicates with the immobilizer could be difficult to copy. It is crucial to secure these keys when you own one.

Every person who owns a Saab must have at minimum two working keys for the car. You'll need to pay a considerable amount of money when you lose your sole key. You will need a new computer module as well as the cost of a new key and programming to convince the car you aren't trying to take it.

Immobilizers

Immobilizers add another layer of protection against hotwiring. They stop the engine from being started unless the transponder in the key fob is correct. In addition, most cars that have immobilizers are equipped with a warning symbol on the instrument cluster that shows 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 based on encryption of the data that goes between the transponder and the car's systems. Recent studies have shown that these encryption sequences are able to be cracked by computers. Consequently, they can easily be manipulated by hackers who can read the messages that are sent back and back and forth on the CAN bus.

These systems are more advanced than the traditional immobilizers that rely on one fixed code. The latest models use a technology that alters or rolls codes to increase the security of the system. Hackers can still hack these codes and use keys to start your vehicle. To overcome this issue, the DST80 has a longer code to make it more difficult to guess. Sadly researchers were able to crack this as well. It's therefore important to always keep your key fob with you when you're not using it.