Why does my Saab 9-3 Sports Saloon not lock?

Why does my Saab 9-3 Sports Saloon not lock?

Sometimes when the CR2032 battery in the 9-3 Sports Saloon is changed, the key buttons don’t seem to work the remote locking. This is probably due to the key losing synchronisation. To synchronise the ignition key in this car, it needs to be placed in the ignition key hole. You should hear the steering lock operate.

How to get a key fob for a Saab?

I would prefer a flat key and a key fob (I see plenty of key fobs on ebay). 1) Get one or two of the key fobs on ebay. 2) Get my current key duplicated by a locksmith (just the metal part on a blank they will presumably have and be able to cut). 3) Go to my dealer and get them to marry the key fobs to the TWICE / DICE / Whatever.

What was the Saab 93 Tid 2001 model?

That was on a Saab 93 Tid 2001 model. I think you are worth your fifth star, You certainly solved my problem with an unresponsive remote cental lock. A little wiggling got the barral to rise up into the flush position – and lo and behold, the remote did its business.

Why is my ignition key not working on my Saab?

This is probably due to the key losing synchronisation. To synchronise the ignition key in this car, it needs to be placed in the ignition key hole. You should hear the steering lock operate. The key should now be synchronised and the remote locking should work again. If you are locked out of the car you need to get in to do this.

I would prefer a flat key and a key fob (I see plenty of key fobs on ebay). 1) Get one or two of the key fobs on ebay. 2) Get my current key duplicated by a locksmith (just the metal part on a blank they will presumably have and be able to cut). 3) Go to my dealer and get them to marry the key fobs to the TWICE / DICE / Whatever.

That was on a Saab 93 Tid 2001 model. I think you are worth your fifth star, You certainly solved my problem with an unresponsive remote cental lock. A little wiggling got the barral to rise up into the flush position – and lo and behold, the remote did its business.

How much does it cost to replace a Saab 9-5?

Saab 9-5 1999-2010 Saab 9-3 2003-2010 Ask about our 100% money back guarantee! Expected to pay $3 to $5 for a set of replacement keys and shocked to discover that the dealer wanted $2300.00?

How much is a lost Saab key worth?

Although it only has 31,000 miles and is in perfect condition otherwise, it is only worth $5000, and it would not have made sense to lay out $2200-2500 for the dealer repair. Thanks again – your service was exactly what you advertised, your removal/install procedures were clear and better than reading a Haynes manual.