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SAAB 93 KEY NEEDS NEW CHIP

  • 23-04-2012 2:38pm
    #1
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭


    Hello,
    I own a Saab 93 (2005 model) for the past 5 years, last year my key fob failed in the ignition and wouldn't start the car, I called Saab and they stated the key needs a new chip,I brought to garage and cost me 70€, very expensive for a 5 min job.

    The same thing has happened again, is there any other place to have this key fob re-chipped without costing such money?

    Any advice much appreciated.


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  • #2
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    You sure the chip actual goes?

    I've had problems in the past were the key fob didn't work and the car went into immboiliser mode. Take the key out try again and it works. Just one of those thing's


  • #3
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    Tried that but to no avail, yes its a chip issue. Saab stated it does happen.


  • #4
    biko
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 81,220 ✭✭✭✭biko


    So it lasted 1 year, probably just out of chip warranty.
    Give them a ring though, they might offer a reduced rate/free.


  • #5
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    No Biko, its the spare key chip gone now


  • #6
    bbability
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,504 ✭✭✭bbability


    There is a uk website selling key fobs.. Give me an hour or so to find it for you.


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  • #7
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    Thanks Bbability


  • #8
    hanloj1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭hanloj1


    Where are ya located?


  • #9
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    North County Dublin


  • #10
    hanloj1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 251 ✭✭hanloj1


    Damn. I know a very good place in Galway that would be a lot cheaper than that with an original saab key.


  • #11
    godtabh
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators Posts: 23,243 Mod ✭✭✭✭godtabh


    bbability wrote: »
    There is a uk website selling key fobs.. Give me an hour or so to find it for you.

    Any luck with this?


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  • #12
    david4791
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 373 ✭✭david4791


    No.


  • #13
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    They have Saab fobs for sale on ebay.

    I have no idea what they are likely as i didn't go into look at them. Was looking for Saab keyrings and they came up.


  • #14
    iognaid
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 104 ✭✭iognaid


    hanloj1 wrote: »
    Damn. I know a very good place in Galway that would be a lot cheaper than that with an original saab key.
    Hi, I have that problem ow too. I'm inGalway
    Can you give me details of the place in Galway thatdoesthis work.
    Many thanks


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