Programming a new remote for keyless entry/alarm ('96 Saab 900SE)

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googlethis - 18 Jul 2006 17:42 GMT

So I just bought a 1996 Saab 900SE 5 door that has keyless entry and
alarm installed. However, the car didn't come with any remotes. Can I
buy a remote from ebay or the like and have it programmed? Or do I
have to order one directly from Saab. If the former, can I program the
remote myself?

Thanks,
Vinay

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- Bob - - 21 Jul 2006 17:35 GMT

>So I just bought a 1996 Saab 900SE 5 door that has keyless entry and
>alarm installed. However, the car didn't come with any remotes. Can I
>buy a remote from ebay or the like and have it programmed? Or do I
>have to order one directly from Saab. If the former, can I program the
>remote myself?

Yes, you can buy them on ebay. You have to have a dealer re-program
them. You should probably look for an independent mechanic though -
they tend to charge a lot less than dealers for most work.

FYI - be aware that if you lock you Saab with the remote and set the
alarm, it WILL NOT START unless you unlock it with a remote that has
already been programmed to match (before it was locked). I would not
use the remote to lock/alarm it until you have TWO remotes. A dealer
can replace the alarm ECU but it costs in excess of $1K.

Both of these annoyances are good things as they help prevent theft.

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googlethis - 27 Jul 2006 16:40 GMT

Great advice Bob. Thank you.

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