[Peter Macc]

Hi, I have a 97 Saab 900s and I’ve just purchased a new SaaB remote, can a normal locksmith program the remote? Thanks in advance

 

[Jeremy R.]

No, you need a Tech 2 to program a new key fob.

 

[Peter Macc]

Ok, thanks Jeremy, there’s only a couple of SaaB people in Adelaide and fortunately I know both are

 

[jvanabra]

There are ways a regular locksmith can program for Saab - whether or not they have the tools to do that is another matter. You'd definitely need to call around.

 

[Peter Macc]

Thanks for that, not a lot of choice where I live.

 

[jvanabra]

It's worth making some phone calls. If dealer infrastructure is missing it's more likely someone will have a tool that can do the job. I'm thinking like xhorse or something. I suppose if push comes to shove you can always bypass TWICE. Not possible on the 9-3, but fairly easy to do on the 900. It does mean losing access to remotes & it disables the immobilizer.

 

[Peter Macc]

I’m actually looking at getting the immobiliser to disarm on unlocking as st the moment I unlock the car and then once the ignition is on I push unlock again to turn it off. Bit of a hindrance tbh

 

[Mimmi]

You have short self activate time for IMMO. You can adjust time up 300s, but not disable it.
For that you need TECH2.

 

[Peter Macc]

That’s better than what it is, I’ll go with that. Thanks Mimmi