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How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob Every car should be equipped with a key fob and a transmitter/remote that can lock and unlock your vehicle. The batteries that are used in these devices may be damaged. You can add a second key to the Saab 93 for about $400 If you don't already have two. This involves buying a TWICE Module that is brand new from the dealer, and installing it with a hand-held device known as a Tech2. Keys Replacement Many used Saabs only have one key. It is a good idea to purchase a spare as soon as you can since it is much cheaper to do so than replace the entire car in case you lose your primary key. It is also crucial to rotate your keys frequently so that they don't get all the wear and tear and to keep them clean. If you lose your sole key, you'll need to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) module and a new one and special programming to convince the car that you're not trying to steal it. These modules can cost upwards of $400 to replace and are only available by mail or by phone. saab replacement keys or dealers are not able to do the task on the same day. The good news is that a majority of modern Saab vehicles can have an additional key added to the system without replacing the computer that was originally installed in the vehicle. The dealer will employ a handheld device called Tech-2 to program the second key into the vehicle. Some independent garages can do this, but the procedure is more complex and they will need to re-programme the EEPROM of your car's computer in order for it accept the new key. Replacement key fobs for keys Saab owners whose previous key was stolen or lost will need to replace it as soon as they can. The steps required to obtain an original working fob require the services department at the dealer and could cost hundreds of dollars, which includes the purchase of a new key as well as a TWICE device, which is a theft warning integrated central electronic. If you have a spare key, it is much less costly. The new key must be aligned to the original TWICE Module. An old one is not compatible. However a genuine OEM replacement is available from a dealer at only a fraction of the price it costs. It's easy to remove the case from a brand new SAAB Key Fob. Use a flathead to pry the case open however be careful to avoid damaging the electronics inside. After you have removed the electronic components and battery, you can replace the case with the shell of the previous key fob. Align the two pieces and gently press them together to allow them to click in place. Once the new fob has been installed, you can resynchronize it. It is important to know that the process of adding a new key is more difficult than replacing the emergency key. The dealer will have to use a special tool known as the Tech-2. Keys for replacement ignition If the car's key won't start or turn on when you turn the ignition on, or doesn't begin when you press the starter button, first check that the transmission is in Park. This will prevent your car from slipping away if the transmission lock fails or the manual transmission slams out of gear. In most cases, it's the electronics in the key fob which determine how the car recognizes the key once it's put into the ignition. The metal key is easy to duplicate, but it is the electronic component of the key fob that helps the car recognize the keys. Adding an additional key to a Saab car requires a specific transmitter along with a transponder with it and some kind of special programming of the vehicle to convince the computer that it is not trying to steal the vehicle. Locksmiths cannot accomplish this. It can only be done through a dealer, or a handheld computer known as Tech2. If you already have a working key fob, adding another should not cost more than $200. The other expense is the actual manufacturing of the key made of metal, in the event you require it. Most dealers can also do this, but it could take a couple of weeks to get both the part and car programmed. Replacement Remotes The Saab 9-3 cabin has been designed with the driver in mind, and includes logical layouts aswell as a tactile feel. Its dashboard arcs around the driver, featuring the fun turbo vacuum gauge that gives an individual touch to its instrumentation. Leather-wrapped steering wheels feature audio, cruise control, and phone controls. A single cupholder is placed on the console between the front and back seats, while knobs for dual-zone climate control and the Bose audio system are placed in a way that is logical. 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