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How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob All cars need to have a key fob equipped with a remote or transmitter that can lock and unlock your car. The batteries that are used in these devices may be faulty. You can add a second key to a Saab 93 for about $400 if you don't already have two. This requires purchasing a brand new TWICE module from a dealer and installing it with a hand-held computer, called a Tech2. Key Replacement Many used Saabs come with one key. It is a good idea to invest in a spare as soon as you can since it's cheaper to do this than replacing the entire vehicle if you lose your only key. It is essential to rotate the keys to reduce wear and tear. If you lose your keys you'll need the new key, along with an additional program to convince your car you aren't trying to steal it. These modules can cost more than $400 to replace and are only available via mail order. Most locksmiths or dealers are unable to complete the task on the same day. The good news is that the majority of modern Saab vehicles can have a secondary key added to the system. This is possible without having to replace the original computer. The dealer will have to use a special handheld computer called Tech-2 Tech-2 to insert the second key and then program it into the vehicle. saab 9-5 key replacement are able to do this, but the process is more complex and they must reprogramme the EEPROM on your car's computer to allow it to accept the new key. Key fobs replacement Saab owners who lost their last key or had it stolen need a new replacement as soon as they can. The steps to obtain an additional working Saab 9-3 fob will require the service department of the dealer. This will cost hundreds of dollars, including an additional key and TWICE module, which is a central electronic theft warning. The process is less expensive when you have a spare. The new key has to be aligned to the original TWICE Module. An old one will not work. However an authentic OEM replacement is available from a dealer for just a fraction of what it costs. Getting the case for a new SAAB key fob is fairly simple. Use a flathead to pry the case open, but be careful to avoid damaging the electronic components inside. After you have removed the electronics and battery, you can fit a new case into the shell of the original fob. Place the two pieces in a line and gently press them together to allow them to click in their place. Once everything is in place then you can resynchronize your new fob. It is important to know that installing a key can be more complex than replacing the emergency key. The dealer will have to use a tool known as the Tech-2. Keys to Replace Ignition If your car's ignition key doesn't turn in the ignition or it doesn't start when you press the starter button, first check that the transmission is in Park. This will prevent your car from slipping away when the lock for your transmission fails or your manual transmission pops out of gear. Most of the time the issue lies in the electronics inside the key fob, which controls how the car will recognize the key after it has been put into the ignition cylinder. The metal key itself is relatively easy to copy however, the electronic component of the key fob is what will allow the car to recognize the key. The addition of a second key to the Saab car requires a specific transmitter and a transponder with it and some type of special programming of the car to convince the computer it is not trying to steal the vehicle. Locksmiths aren't able to accomplish this. This is only possible through a dealer or a handheld computer called Tech2. The good news is that, if you already have one working key fob the cost of adding another one should be less than $200 or so. The other expense is the actual making of the metal key, if you need it. 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