How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob
All cars should have an electronic remote that can lock or unlock your car. The batteries in these devices last for a period of and can eventually go bad.
You can add a second key on an Saab 93 for about $400 If you don't already have two. This involves purchasing a new TWICE Module at the dealer, and installing it with a hand-held device known as a Tech2.
Keys Replacement
Many used Saabs have one key. It is a good idea, as soon as you can, to buy a spare one. This will be cheaper than replacing the entire vehicle if you lose it. It is crucial to rotate the keys to reduce wear and wear and tear.
If you lose your key you'll need an entirely new key and a special programming to convince your car that you're not trying to steal it. The replacement of these modules can cost upwards of $400, and the parts are mail-order which means it's not an immediate job for the majority of locksmiths or dealers.
The good news is, the majority of modern Saab vehicles can have a secondary key that can be added to the system. This is possible without replacing the original computer. The dealer will have to use a special handheld computer called a Tech-2 to add the second key and then program it into the vehicle. There are garages that can also do this but the procedure is more complicated and they will have to reprogram the EEPROM in your car's computer to accept the new key.
Replacement Key Fobs
Saab owners who lost their last key or had it stolen need an immediate replacement as soon as possible. The steps needed to obtain a second working Saab 9-3 key fob requires the service department of the dealer and can cost hundreds of dollars, not including the cost of a brand new key, a brand new TWICE module (theft warning integrated central electronics) and reprogramming it to convince the vehicle that the new key isn't stolen.
If you have a spare key, however, the process is much less costly. The new key needs to be compatible to the original TWICE module, and a used one is unlikely to function in this application, but a genuine OEM replacement is usually obtained from a dealer at only a fraction of the price.
Getting the case for a new SAAB key fob is easy. Use a flathead to pry the case open however, be sure to not harm the electronics inside. After you have removed the electronics and battery, you can replace the case with the shell of the previous key fob. Make sure that you align the two pieces and gently press them together, allowing them to click into place. After everything is in place then you can resynchronize your new fob. It's worth noting that the process of adding the new key is more complicated than simply replacing the emergency key and will require the dealer's assistance using a specific tool called the Tech-2.
Keys to the ignition replacement
If the car's key won't engage in the ignition, or it won't start when you press the starter button, first check that the transmission is in Park. This will stop your car from turning if the lock in your transmission fails or if your manual transmission slams into gear.
In the majority of cases, it's the electronics in the key fob that control how the car recognises the key once it's inserted into the ignition. The key made of metal is easy to duplicate, but it is the electronic component of the key fob that lets the car recognize keys.
Making an additional key for a Saab car requires a specific transmitter with a transponder along with it, and some sort of special programming of the vehicle to convince the computer that it is not trying to steal the vehicle. Locksmiths cannot accomplish this. It is only possible through a dealer or a handheld computer known as Tech2.
If you already have a functioning key fob then adding another shouldn't cost more than $200. The other cost is the actual making of the key in metal, if you need it. The majority of dealers can do this as well, but it could take several weeks to receive the key and the car programmed.
Replacement Remotes
The Saab's 9-3 cabin is designed with the driver in mind, and has logical layouts aswell in a tactile experience. The dashboard curves around the driver, with a fun turbo gauge to add an individual touch to its instrumentation. A leather-wrapped steering wheel features audio, cruise control and phone controls.
The console in between the seats has a single cupholder, and the knobs for the Bose audio and dual-zone climate controls are laid out according to logic. A touch-screen display combines music and navigation functions, but the device could be distracting while driving.
The 9-3 is a good performer when it comes to power. Its low-pressure turbo model takes around 8 seconds to reach 60 mph, while the more potent Viggen can do so in 6.9 seconds.
The handling of this car is a key factor in its success. Despite its hefty 60/40 front-to rear weight distribution, the Turbo X feels agile and comfortable on two-lane highways.
The only downside of this car's remarkable performance is its poor fuel economy. how to open a saab 93 without a key turbocharged 2.0-liter motor achieves around 27 mpg when in the city and 35 on the highway. A special edition Turbo X version with more power is available but only for 2008. The model has an unique rear-seat that folds flat on the floor to make more space for cargo. It also features a unique rear spoiler and a more aggressive bumper.