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Car Forum / Saab Cars / September 2007

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01 9-5 Key Battery

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Amanda - 17 Sep 2007 01:39 GMT
Hi Everyone!

I just bought my first Saab yesterday --I am so happy!
The previousl owner only had one key, and no manual..
I am being prompted to replace the key battery, and am
wondering if any of you can tell me where I can purchase
one, & how I might go about installing the battery?
Or, do I need to go to a Saab mechanic or dealership for
a key battery replacement?  I am in Los Angeles, CA.

Thanks much,
Amanda
nobody - 17 Sep 2007 06:16 GMT
Open the key, get the battery number, and using the battery
number buy new batteries on ebay for about $5 for a set of four.

> Hi Everyone!
>
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> Thanks much,
> Amanda
Amanda - 17 Sep 2007 20:50 GMT
What is the best way to open the key?  I have the
compact key fob all-in-one key.  Thanks!
Colin Stamp - 17 Sep 2007 23:10 GMT
>What is the best way to open the key?  I have the
>compact key fob all-in-one key.  Thanks!

If it's the one with the buttons on the handle of the key, then you
have to push a jewelers screwdriver into the little hole in the side
to operate the catch whilst using a thin blade to lever open the back
cover.

The battery is a CR1632, which Google will find you dozens of sellers
for.

Once you've changed it, stand next to the car and press the unlock
button at least four times to re-sync the car to the key.

Cheers,

Colin.
Andrew Sinclair - 19 Sep 2007 17:50 GMT
>>What is the best way to open the key?  I have the
>>compact key fob all-in-one key.  Thanks!
>
>Once you've changed it, stand next to the car and press the unlock
>button at least four times to re-sync the car to the key.

Once you have done that buy another key and get it coded by your dealer
as, if you loose your one key then you have to replace large chunks of
the car security system (you need one working key to programme a new
key) and that costs an eye watering amount in any currency.

Also, to check how many keys are coded to the security system press the
boot/trunk release button on the key whilst it is in the ignition and
the engine running, the SID will come up with how many remotes (the
active radio bit that locks/unlocks the doors) and transponders (the
passive bit talks to the security system when the key is in the
ignition).

Andy
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