Saab 93: replacement key fob & programming

[lord lucan]

Hi all,

Does anyone know whether I can buy a replacement fob and programme it to my car myself and if so, do you know the process of how to do this? Or can it only be done at a garage?

I've been quoted £111 from a Saab independent to supply & programme one for me.

I've seen fobs on eBay starting from £35 and wanted to know if I could DIY the programming bit.

Thanks

[deano93tid]

You cannot buy already programmed keys and have them re-programmed.

I think this can only be done via tech 2.

If you can pick up a fob they should program it for about £35

Neo bros have/had one for £60 brand new unprogrammed.

[lord lucan]

Ok so I need to buy one which is categorically brand new.

I'll check what their charge is for programming only and take it from there.

Thanks buddy

[deano93tid]

No probs

If it is just the casing that is a bit tatty you can buy a second hand one cheap and swap the casing over, something that I could do with actually.

Otherwise must be brand new.

[CrashEd]

No probs

If it is just the casing that is a bit tatty you can buy a second hand one cheap and swap the casing over, something that I could do with actually.

Otherwise must be brand new.

I might have to do this on mine. Where the best place to get casings from? Are eBay items worth a punt or would it be better to buy directly from Saab?

[deano93tid]

Ebay's worth a go providing the picture you see is the actual item and the description should clearly state condition.

I always message the seller if unsure and if they come back saying it is mint and you receive it and it's not then you can easily be refunded.

[aerojon]

if you only have one fob & NO spare get a spare ASAP,because if you lose your only working key you're looking at £200+ to get the car back on the road..
As the system needs at least 1 working key to be able to program another to it,otherwise it's the cost of another cim & keys+programming cost to the car..

i just got another spare from my dealer £60 inc vat,and they still had stock,so going by that at the moment there is no shortage of them..

[lord lucan]

Aerojon:
What did you get? Just the fob or the blade too?
Where is your dealer?

I need an entire second fob and blade as the car I bought only came with one and it's quite tatty.

[aerojon]

i got just the fob no blade,if you've only got one fob like i said get another sooner rather than later..

get a cheap good condition used fob off ebay and swap out the electronics from your present key..

blades are around £27-ish(i think),they have to be ordered to your vin,other words key is cut before it gets to the dealer..

[philmots]

Neo's have new fobs at £57... I paid £28 for coding at York Saab.

[lord lucan]

Silly question but do I need two blades i.e. one for each fob or can I swap the blade between two fobs if they're both coded?

[haloweenhamster]

you're looking at £200+
otherwise it's the cost of another cim & keys+programming cost to the car..

Hi been looking for a replacement CIM but cheapest I can find is £400 used & can't find new price
Do you know the best place to get one?

[lord lucan]

My local independent quoted me £45 + vat for coding alone.

[philmots]

^ Try your nearest dealer.

[tony durham]

Just had a new fob coded at Alexander Saab,Stockton for £34-02 incl VAT so around this price range for coding - took about 10 minutes