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How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob All cars must have a remote/transmitter that can unlock or lock your vehicle. The batteries inside these devices could be faulty. You can add a second key to a Saab 93 for about $400 if you don't already have two. This involves purchasing a TWICE Module from the dealer, and installing it with a hand-held device called Tech2. Tech2. Keys Replacement A lot of used Saabs have only one key. It is a good idea, whenever you can, to purchase a spare key. This is less expensive than replacing the entire vehicle if you lose it. It is also essential to rotate your keys frequently to prevent all the wear and tear and also to keep them clean. If you lose your keys You'll require a new key along with the right programming to convince your car you're not attempting to steal it. These modules can cost more than $400 to replace and are only available via mail purchase. Most locksmiths or dealers are not able to replace the module on the same day. The good news is that most modern Saab vehicles can have a second key added to the system. This is possible without having to replace the original computer. The dealer will use a handheld computer called Tech-2 to program the second key into the vehicle. There are garages that may also be able to do this but the procedure is more complex. They will need to re-program the EEPROM of your car's computer to accept the new key. Key fobs replacement Saab owners who's last key was stolen or lost will need to replace it as soon as they can. The steps needed to obtain an additional working Saab 9-3 key fob will require the dealer's service department and could cost hundreds of dollars, not including the cost of a new key, a brand new TWICE module (theft warning central electronics integrated) and reprogramming to convince your car that the extra key is not a stolen one. The process is more affordable in the event that you have an extra. The new key needs to be compatible to the original module, and a used one is unlikely to work in this manner, however a genuine OEM replacement can usually be purchased from the dealer at less than the cost. Making the case for a new SAAB key fob is fairly simple. Utilize a flathead to pry the case open and be sure to not damage the electronics inside. After removing the battery and electronics and battery, you can put an entirely new case inside the shell of the fob. Make sure you align the two pieces and press them gently until they click into the proper position. Once everything is fitted it is possible to resynchronize the new fob. It is important to know that the process of adding a key is more complex than replacing the emergency key. The dealer will need to use a specific tool known as the Tech-2. Keys to the ignition replacement If your car's key won't engage in the ignition, or it doesn't start when you press the starter button, first make sure the transmission is in Park. This will prevent your car from spinning away when the lock for the transmission fails or your manual transmission fails to get into gear. Most of the time, the problem is in the electronics in the key fob which control the way the car recognizes the key when it's put into the ignition cylinder. The key made of steel is easy to duplicate, however it is the electronic component of the key fob which makes the car recognize the keys. This is not something that a locksmith can do. It must be done by a dealer, or a specific handheld computer referred to as a Tech2. Locksmiths are not able perform this. It's only possible through a dealer or a handheld computer known as Tech2. If you already have a functioning key fob, then adding a new one isn't going to cost more than $200. The other expense is the actual manufacturing of the key in metal, in the event you require it. A majority of dealers can make this as well, but it may take several weeks to receive the key and the car programmed. 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