Saab Car Key Replacement
The majority of drivers will need to replace their Saab keys. Unlike many other cars, Saabs need special keys with a chip that identify them.
If you have one of these issues, your car won’t start unless you have the other. But you can save lots of cash by buying it yourself instead of paying a dealer.
Keys
It’s a stressful experience to lose keys to your car stolen or even lose them. This is especially true if have one key. Fortunately, this issue is easily solved with the help of an experienced locksmith. If you’re in the market for an SAAB key replacement, you can count on AutoLocks LTD to complete the task quickly and efficiently. We offer our services for 75 per cent less than the dealer.
The 03-11 SAAB owners face a unique issue with their car keys. These keys aren’t that durable and tend to break easily. A lot of people don’t have an extra key, which poses an enormous safety risk in the case of an emergency or accident.
You’ll pay around $400 to the dealer to add an additional key. You’ll need a brand new key, transponder, and the existing key programmed. The dealer uses the Tech-2 tool to perform this process. The procedure is easy however, you’ll need to have some mechanical knowledge to successfully add the key. This is why it’s best to leave the task to an expert. The first step is to take the emergency key from the case. Insert a flathead into the slot that is in the middle of your key fob. After a few minutes of work, you will be able of splitting the key.
Remotes
The newest Saab cars don’t use traditional keys made of metal to provide security. Instead, they utilize an immobilizer that works on the recognition of a unique chip inside each key. This is why a certain 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 fob key replacement owner should always carry a spare.
The traditional metal keys can be copied easily but the problem is that the electronic component of a key-fob needs to be matched with a specific vehicle in order to work. This matching takes place within the car’s computer modules that are known as CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics). If you lose your sole working key, it will cost the dealer a lot of money to replace these modules as well as to program a new key.
A locksmith near you can change the EEPROM inside the computer of your car and create you a new key, saving you up to 50 percent or more than what dealerships will charge! If you lose your sole key, it’s vital that you contact us immediately to ensure we are able to avoid the costly fees the dealer might ask for.
Transponders
A transponder is an electronic device inside a key fob that transmits a unique, coded signal. It is a part of the immobilizer, which prevents thieves from using stolen car key to start the car. The transponder signals are received by a detector near the ignition that decodes the serial number of the transmission. If the serial number matches, the car will begin. Most cars manufactured in the past two decades use transponder keys.
These are also used in airplanes. Air traffic control uses them to identify friendly aircraft with a coded signal, IFF (Identification Friends or Foe). Certain aircrafts are equipped with mode C or mode S transponders which transmit identifying codes as well as altitude to ATC. They also include systems to avoid collisions.
The metal parts of the standard Saab Key are simple to duplicate. However, the microchip which communicates with an immobilizer could be difficult to copy. It is important to protect these keys if you own one.
Everyone with a Saab must have at least two working keys for the car. If you lose the only one that you have, it will cost lots of money to replace it. You will need to buy an extra computer module, a second key, and program the car to convince it that you are not trying to take it.
Immobilizers
Immobilizers offer an additional layer of protection against hotwiring. They prevent the engine from being started without ensuring that the transponder on the key fob is valid. Many vehicles equipped with immobilizers display a warning symbol in the instrument cluster, indicating that the key isn’t inside. If you have lost your key fob, you’ll need to go to an authorized dealer to have it deactivated and receive a replacement.
These systems are founded on encryption of data that goes between the transponder as well as the car’s system. However, recent studies have shown that these encryption sequences are too easy for computers to break. They can also be snuffed out by hackers who are able to understand the messages going back and forth on the CAN bus.
These systems are far more advanced than the conventional immobilizers which use an unchanging code. Modern versions have a system which rolls or changes codes to make the systems more secure. The issue with these versions is that hackers still have the ability to find ways to hack the code, and then use keys to start your vehicle. To address this issue, the DST80 has an extended code that makes it harder to figure out. Unfortunately researchers were able to break this too. It’s therefore important to always keep your key fob in your purse when you’re not using it.
