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How to Replace the Replacement Key Battery For the Saab 9-3 Saab owners have a unique set of steps to take to add an additional key. It requires dealer service using a handheld computer dubbed Tech-2. Then a new car key and transponder have to be purchased and then programmed to the car. Make sure to rotate your keys in order to prevent one from wearing out quicker than the other. This will also help to keep your keys in pristine condition. Replacement Case The new key fobs do not look like the older Saab keys. They feature electronic components that make it difficult to copy. This has made stealing cars much more difficult than it was a few years ago. However, it has made replacing lost keys a more expensive task. Saab 9-3 owners must have two keys that work. If one of them is lost, it costs a lot of money to purchase a new one for the vehicle because it requires replacing the CIM module, and then reprogramming the locking cylinders. Dealers usually charge between $100-$200 to complete this. There are ways to reduce these high cost. Certain parts suppliers will utilize the code of the spare key to cut a new metal blade for less than the cost of the dealer. The key must be the exact same as the original in order for it to function in your vehicle. You can also change the case yourself by following these steps. You'll need a flathead screwdriver as well as some patience. Using the screwdriver, slowly pull the plastic apart and separate the emergency key from the case. Once the case has been opened remove all electronics and place them in the new case. Make sure you insert the correct badge and key back in the case too. Replacement Battery The replacement battery for the Saab 9-3 is an inexpensive part that can be replaced quickly and easily. This video tutorial on DIY from YouTube user Cyclone Cyd explains how to replace the battery of the remote key fob in just four steps. This tutorial should work with any modern Saab key fob. However, the process may differ slightly. The button is normally located just below the Saab logo on the back of the fob. This button is usually located on the back of the fob right next to the Saab Logo. Use a flathead to insert the screwdriver in the small hole on this button. This should be sufficient to let the fob case open in order to change the battery. Once the new CR1632 battery is in place You can then reassemble the remote key fob and then program it to your car. The procedure should take no more than an hour or less. It is a very simple process that does not require any special equipment. The process is a bit more complicated if you lose your key, but it is possible. The dealer will need to read the car's VIN and then order a replacement key blade and TWICE module, both with the correct unique code. After that, they'll need to cut the replacement key and then program it with the latest software tool known as MDI. Replacement Key Fob The key fob is the device that locks and unlocks your car, it's got an internal battery. Batteries have a finite lifespan and will eventually fail. This is a regular issue that happens to all cars and the good thing is that you can replace the batteries in many fobs, without replacing the entire case. You can buy replacement fobs from Amazon that come with all the electronics already in place, so you'll just pop open the case and replace those batteries that are old. It is important to keep in mind that you'll need to remove the emergency key first, and you can do this by inserting the screwdriver of a small flathead into the slot located in the middle of the case. The case will split once you move the screwdriver around it. If you're about to replace your keys, make sure you have a spare, as this can reduce your total cost by a substantial amount. If you have a spare, you can ask the dealer cut the new key and program it into your car, which is much cheaper than replacing the whole key fob. If you don't have a spare one, you can add a second key to your car, however this requires a lot research and effort. The cost of adding a second key is around a hundred dollars and it requires programming of the car's computer. Professionals can accomplish this, but it's an expensive option. Replacement Ignition Contrary to earlier Saab vehicles, the latest SAAB 9-3 models are equipped with a much more sophisticated alarm system that is built around a coded key. saab 93 key programming means that when you lose your sole working key, acquiring an additional one could be extremely expensive as the car has to have a special computer module added and it must also be specifically programmed to accept an extra key. Even a dealer can charge hundreds of dollars to program the new key when they are not able to complete the task. If you've lost the only working key, a dealer will replace your car's computer (known as the CIM or SAAB TWICE) to make a replacement, and will charge you the highest price for it. We can reprogramme the existing EEPROM on your car's computer so that it's ready for an additional key. This will save you more than 50% of what you would have to pay the dealer. If you've been a long time owner of a 03-11 SAAB 9-3, then you likely know that the ignition key isn't very robust. They can become incredibly sticky and the buttons are known to be ripped off from time to time and you should think about purchasing a new one if yours isn't performing as it should. The good news is that replacing the ignition key isn't as difficult as it seems, and it can be done fairly quickly using the proper tools.