I recently bought a 2001 Saab 9-3 that only came with one key. Wanting
a spare, I purchased a keyless entry remote+key off of Ebay. I had
hoped that my local Saab dealer could replace the key integrated into
the remote and program the keyless entry module, but they basically
told me that I got screwed - they only sell the entire unit.
Does anyone have any experience with this type of thing?

Rob
2001 9-3

your dealer is hosing you

I've twice replaced the key for my 9-5 from one on ebay. The 9-5 key comes
in three parts and they can be ordered separately.

For the 2001 9-3 the part numbers are:

transmitter: 52 65 335
key blank: 51 83 025
cover: 51 84 114

(these are the US part numbers, if you're not in the US they are different)

you need the key blank, your transmitter and cover will work in this one.

Also, you can order a pre-cut key (differetn part number) or a blank (above
part number) that can be cut at the dealer.

Once you get the key cut then you have to have the car programmed to accept
the key and work with the transmitter, which is a service call.





"caffeine" <rob.pazdan (AT) gmail (DOT) com> wrote

Well, I guess your dealer is right. The key needs to be cut according to
your VIN.
At very least you could use it only as a remote for alarm but yo won't
be able to start the car with it as it physically does not match the
ignition box not the door lock.
I paid $200 for the one for my 9-5.
Radek

caffeine wrote:

Perhaps different Saab dealers have different capabilities? I am in the
states and my dealer mentioned having to send the VIN number to Sweden
for them to make the key and mail it back.

Do you mind posting the number of your local dealer so I might ask them
some questions?