How to Program New Keys to a Saab 9-3!

[@michael.davides]

This was one of the scariest things about owning my Saab haha I was always afraid I would have key problems. Nice vid as always!

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks man!

[@jeffreyporter4288]

Great video for this important job and maybe the greatest/most common benefit of having a Tech 2!

[@FredKooiker]

You always do an excellent job. I appreciate your videos.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thank you Fred!

[@MB-qe9wh]

Ay my name is at the end, really appreciate it auto! Great video as always.

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks for your patience! 🙌🏼😁

[@panagiotisharos9625]

Congratulations.. regards from Athens Greece..

[@AutoAutopsy]

🙌🏼😁

[@YaDunneSon]

I'm looking to purchase a tech 2. Any sites or sources you would recommend?

[@JohnDoesGarage]

I have a Tech 2 but I'm still struggling with getting global TIS set up. I have an XP machine but getting global TIS has been a real pain.

[@ra1npod]

Run global ‘Tis on a new machine! People saying that you need XP are wrong

[@ricktardif5237]

Great tutorial - thank you! Im about to invest in Tech 2 and GlobalTIS. I have '08 9-3 Aero Convertible and '09 9-3 Sedan. Any advice on where to buy these items? Did cursory seach which left me confused! 😂

[@AutoAutopsy]

thanks! I bought from aliexpress

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

Stickshift Chili Red Facelift Aero Vert......ultimate package. So rare. Yep. Having a spare programmed key on these is critical. Looks like your setup is working well. Still gotta get Globaltis to work on mine. This video should give other saab owners ideas...

[@tonyq4358]

Laser Red!

[@MassiveTrackHunter]

@@tonyq4358good catch! I didn't realize Chili Red was only 05-07. Stunning never the less. 😃

[@MichasSchrauberseite]

Hello, good video - thanks for that! At the beginning I was a bit puzzled about the German license plate on the 9-3.... A license plate from Braunschweig, and then also a rear license plate with a "TÜV" sticker... ;)) Just discovered your channel and subscribed straight away. Best regards from Germany, Michael

[@AutoAutopsy]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed

[@djfremen]

No need to be power over A/C just leave T2 plugged in via OBD, hit exit, 3 times and get security access. Then add keys as shown. Could use a note here about non-OEM Chinese keys that don’t work. Where did you source it?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Mine has been a bit finicky with security access. With all of the ways I’ve experimented, this is the only way I can get it to work. Yeah, Chinese keys often cause issues. I’ve heard some work, some don’t. I personally just like to spend the extra money on OEM 👍🏼

[@ndyke020475]

Go on that was fast lol HOW ABOUT SEAT LEON FR ON 2004 CAN I PROGRAM JUST THE KEY FOR IMOBILISER SO DONT HAVE WORRY OLD OWNER GOT SPARE KEY

[@joelh3364]

Good video. This is a plague for saab owners - crazy to think such an extreem security and process is needed just for a key. Engineers way over thought this process back in the day. Anyhow, thanks for explaining the security access part which is very confusing. :)

[@AutoAutopsy]

Happy to help!

[@UnknownhumanSA]

Nice and straight forward. These saabs require such specific hardware lile the triplite adapter. As far as I know you can only program a key with the tech 2? Newer devices can't do it?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Yep. Tech2 is the only device to get it done!

[@anthonyferra7907]

you can do it with an MDI as well. but the tech 2 interface is just better for the older 9-3 imo

[@marcrowe9233]

Sorry if this comment comes across as random but im really stuck.... 👇 I'm hoping someone can help. I have the 2006 2.8 V6 Turbo 9-3. My car is running on 5 cylinders at the moment. Running diagnostics it's showing cylinder 3 injection timing 0. All the rest are 2.3. Any suggestions? I've changed plugs, checked injectors, checked coils and they're all fine. I'm confused... getting no CEL either 🤔

[@AutoAutopsy]

try swapping the injectors between cylinders. I would also recommend posting on some saab Facebook groups to get advice from the community!

[@dlynnroch5077]

Blown

[@loscemodelvillaggio7950]

Global TIS 2010 free can be found in the SAAB CENTRAL forum

[@AutoAutopsy]

Great info here! ^^

[@andrewd.6072]

Hi autopsy, just a little suggestion, you could make a video on how to fix the rear sets of cupholder, I don’t have any idea on how to at least get it out of there 😂 (yes, it’s broken)

[@morjestaaa]

Can you reprogram used keys to another car or is adding a key only possible with new unused OEM key?

[@AutoAutopsy]

It must be new. A married key and cim can be re-programmed to new car though

[@Row3seat7]

I have an 02' 9-3 i bought at a saab repair shop years ago, I only have 1 key, but the sid says there are 2 keys, am I screwed?

[@VanityCrypto]

Where you screwed?

[@williamramirez205]

I have a saab with steering lock problem 2009 9-3 i live in AZ any tips or any chance you can show me whats needed to get mine perfect again

[@AutoAutopsy]

Join Saab club of Arizona and post a more detailed explanation of your problem there. I am in Phoenix and could probably help

[@laurat1129]

Sorry, it's been awhile since I watched. Is this lovely NG 9-3 cv yours or new project car, Jacob?

[@Jim-kz2ue]

I have a 1999 Saab SE convertible which has old key. Would I be able to get a new modernized key?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Modernized in what sense? You can always get another key cut/made. I have a video showing the process on the 9-5, which should be similar for the OG 9-3 to my knowledge

[@laurat1129]

'99 Saab 9-3 cv here as well. You can still get the old original key fob or newer single key if you need one (or two) for backups. Not sure what you mean by "modernized"?

[@Jim-kz2ue]

@@laurat1129 @autoAutopsy Sorry, I believe I have the old banana key that has the unlock mechanism separate from the actual key. I would like to get just one key that I insert into the ignition that also has the lock/unlock capability

[@laurat1129]

@@Jim-kz2ue Yes, you can still get both kinds for the OG 9-3 on some of the Saab parts sites. Then it has to be programmed or "married" to the TWICE unit as demonstrated in this video. I have the old banana key fob, as well as two of the keys you described. The ones Jacob shows here w/o the metal piece, whatever you call it, are for the NG 9-3.

[@Jim-kz2ue]

@@laurat1129 thanks

[@msjcars2317]

Why did you sell the Turbo x ?

[@d4ve587]

How much is your tech 2 plus extra

[@joseguzman2153]

Where did you get the extra keys?

[@AutoAutopsy]

Esaabparts

[@blakehallam8964]

Where can i buy this device? Im having key issues

[@AutoAutopsy]

A tech2? Aliexpress. You also need the laptop with security access. If you’re only getting it for a key, it’ll be much easier to find someone with one already. I’d recommend posting on your local Saab facebook page

[@countryside_hobbies]

Is your TECH2 genuine or chinese clone? I tried adding 3rd key with clone and ended up with only 1 functional key. Scared too much to try again and paid to local Saab repair shop to do the job.

[@tomitoikka367]

If I remember correctly there's possibility to program max. 5 keys to your NG9-3. They cannot be removed so when all 5 slots have been taken, you have to purchase a new CIM. I'm writing this in our NG9-3CV and all slots have been taken. Currently we have two keys and I've already repaired mine 🥶😁

[@countryside_hobbies]

@@tomitoikka367 In this case that was not the problem. Only 2 keys were ever programmed into the CIM and programming with genuine TECH2 succeeded without issues.

[@anthonyferra7907]

@@countryside_hobbies genuine or clone makes no difference. You either did not program them correctly and/or they were bad/used/ not genuine keys. It gives you the key failure reason on the tech 2 screen.

[@countryside_hobbies]

@@anthonyferra7907 Yeah, it shoul not. However I tried twice using exactly the correct method with genuine keys, not sure what happened. On 1st attempt, 2nd key failed and on 2nd attempt 1st one failed so I gave up. There was no clear error code but TECH2 was showing some kind of internal app error with cryptical error code, looked like a sw bug to me. Most likely issue with the card or sw version than device itself.

[@petercyprian3096]

Where did you get Security Access??

[@AutoAutopsy]

I had paid someone on the Facebook pages to set it up for me. I’m not too computer savvy

[@anadolurocker]

Is there application tech2 for Android?

[@AutoAutopsy]

no; it's all old school technology unfortunately

[@anadolurocker]

@@AutoAutopsy thank u to answer

[@emmanuelgonzalez2555]

Is there anybody in Florida? You know that does the keys around Daytona or Saint Augustine area?

[@AutoAutopsy]

I’d recommend joining the Florida Facebook Saab club. There’s definitely a few people that could help

[@avibenyair7861]

Professional auto locksmith can program key even if all keys are lost. It just different procedure.

[@AutoAutopsy]

you cant program new keys to a NG 9-3 if you've lost the only current ones you have. you need an existing key to program; there's no way around it

[@avibenyair7861]

@@AutoAutopsyI did it already. I’m a professional auto locksmith. So, by removing CIM module and using proper tools you can do it. If you don’t know how to do it you can do some research and see. It’s possible.

[@focused200]

First love u auto

[@AutoAutopsy]

🫶🏼

[@gergelytoth5613]

Beautiful Car. I love mine. A Nissan GTR cabriolet would be nice. Lets chainsaw down the roof.