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Car Forum / Saab Cars / August 2006

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cabopeter@yahoo.ca - 24 Aug 2006 21:53 GMT
Girlfriend broke original key in a 2005 9-5, but has the Valet key.
When I put that key in, the computer does not recognise the Valet key
and says that on the dash read out. Is there away for the Valet key to
be programmed by the original key, something about put them
side-by-side? Sorry just a old chevy pick-up guy, plus the Saab is in
Mexico.
Andrew Sinclair - 25 Aug 2006 11:26 GMT
>Girlfriend broke original key in a 2005 9-5, but has the Valet key.
I'm not quite sure what a valet key is (don't have them in Europe!)
>When I put that key in, the computer does not recognise the Valet key
>and says that on the dash read out. Is there away for the Valet key to
>be programmed by the original key, something about put them
>side-by-side?
If you have the electronics in the original key still functioning then
the second key can be programmed off the first key (but you need a Saab
dealer - or perhaps a GM dealer will have the equipment).  The problem
arises if you loose all the keys to the car then that means a huge
wallet emptying exercise as big chunks of the security system have to be
replaced.

You might be able to get the car to start by using the 'valet key' in
the ignition and holding the broken key next to the ignition switch as
the electronics to read the key are part of the ignition switch and read
the key wirelessly. Or, if the keys are the same (my 9-5 has two
different shape keys) then swapping the electronics over is relatively
easy giving you one good key)

>Sorry just a old chevy pick-up guy, plus the Saab is in
>Mexico.

Hope you get going and don't forget to get a second key programmed as
quickly as possible.  Can you buy Saabs in Mexico?

You can check how many keys/transponders are programmed to the car by
pressing the boot/trunk release button on the key whilst the engine is
running, the SID display above the radio will tell you how many keys the
system is programmed for.

Andy
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cabopeter@yahoo.ca - 25 Aug 2006 16:55 GMT
Thank you for taking the time to write, the Saab is from California,
but I learning that Saab and Cadillac are selling in the same
dealerships, have no idea how long that has been that way, Thanks
> >Girlfriend broke original key in a 2005 9-5, but has the Valet key.
> I'm not quite sure what a valet key is (don't have them in Europe!)
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> Andy
cabopeter@yahoo.ca - 26 Aug 2006 21:53 GMT
Even though the dash computer says will not except key, the car will
start using the master broken key beside the valet and pressing on the
LOCK at the same time the engine is turning over.

thanks
> Thank you for taking the time to write, the Saab is from California,
> but I learning that Saab and Cadillac are selling in the same
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> >
> > Andy

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