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How to Replace a Saab 93 Key Fob All cars must come with a remote/transmitter that can lock or unlock your car. The batteries that are used in these devices may be defective. If you're considering buying a Saab 93 and don't have two keys, you can purchase one for around $400. This involves buying a new TWICE module from the dealer and installing it with an exclusive hand-held computer known as Tech2. Tech2. Replacement Keys Many used Saabs come with only one key. It is a good idea, as soon as you can to purchase a spare key. This will be cheaper than replacing the entire vehicle in case you lose it. It is important to rotate your keys regularly to avoid wear and tear. If you lose your primary key, you'll have to replace the CIM (Column Integration Module) or TWICE (Theft Warning Integrated Central Electronics) module along with a new key and a specific program to convince the car that you're not trying to steal it. These modules can cost more than $400 to replace and are only available by mail order. The majority of locksmiths or dealers are not able to replace the module within the same day. The good news is, the majority of modern Saab vehicles can have a secondary key added to the system. This is possible without replacing the original computer. The dealer will have to use a specific handheld computer known as a Tech-2 to insert the second key and then program it into the vehicle. Certain independent garages can do this as well however the process is more complicated. They will require reprogramming your existing car computer's EEPROM so it will accept the new key. Key Fobs for Replacement Saab owners who's last key was stolen or lost will have to replace it in the earliest time possible. The steps required to obtain an additional working Saab 9-3 key fob require the service department of the dealer and could cost hundreds of dollars, which includes the price of a new key, a brand new TWICE module (theft alert integrated central electronics) and reprogramming the system to convince the vehicle that the second key is not a stolen one. It is less expensive to do this if you have a spare. The new key must be aligned to the original TWICE Module. A used one will not work. However an authentic OEM replacement can be purchased from a dealer for only a fraction of the price it costs. It is easy to remove the case from a brand new SAAB Key Fob. You can make use of a flathead screwdriver to open the case, however, be cautious not to damage the electronics within. After removing the electronics and battery you can then replace the case with the shell of the old key fob. Place the two pieces in a line and gently press them together so that they click in place. When the new fob is installed you can resynchronize it. It is important to know that the process of adding a new key is more complicated than replacing the emergency key. The dealer will need to use a tool known as the Tech-2. Keys for replacement ignition If your car's key won't turn in the ignition or it won't start when you press the starter button, first check that the transmission is in Park. This will prevent your car from accelerating in the event that the lock on your transmission fails or the manual transmission fails to get into gear. In most cases, it's the electronics inside the key fob that control how the car recognises the key once it's inserted into the ignition. The metal key itself is relatively easy to duplicate however, the electronic component inside the key fob is what allows the car to recognize the key. Adding a key to a Saab car requires a special transmitter and a transponder with it and some kind of special programming of the car to convince the computer it is not trying to steal the vehicle. Locksmiths are not able 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 then adding another should not cost more than $200. The other cost is the actual making of the key in metal, if you need it. A majority of dealers can make the same thing, however it could take several weeks to receive the key and the car programmed. Replacement Remotes The Saab 9-3's cabin is built from the driver's point of view outward and features logical layouts as well as a tactile feel to the controls. Its dashboard arcs around the driver, and features a fun turbo gauge that provides an unique look to its instrumentation. Leather-wrapped steering wheel features audio, cruise control and phone controls. A single cupholder is placed on the console that is between the front seats, and knobs for dual-zone climate control as well as the Bose audio system are arranged well. A touch-screen display is able to combine navigation and music functions, but the device can be distracting during driving. The 9-3 is a solid performance in terms of power. Its low pressure turbo model takes around 8 seconds to reach a speed of 60 mph, while the more powerful Viggen is able to do it in just 6.9 seconds. The handling of this car is an important aspect of its success. Despite its heavy nose and 60/40 front-to-rear weight distribution the Turbo X feels agile and composed on two-lane highways. The economy of the fuel is the only downside to this car's astonishing dynamic. thekeylab.co.uk 's estimated to get 27 mpg city and 35 mpg highway with the turbocharged 2.0-liter engine. A special edition Turbo X version with more power is available in 2008, but only for. This model has a unique rear seat that folds into the floor to make more space for cargo. It also features a distinctive rear spoiler, and a more aggressive bumper.