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If my Saab 9-3 has a dead battery, does the remote key cease to even unlock ignition?

Went out to start 9-3 for the first time in about 6 months. Likely the battery is dead. But the key will not even unlock the steering wheel. Will a jump start or new battery rectify all?

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The brain to the cars alarm is gettin' old. Needs to be tested. I wonder if a free diagnostics check wouldnt tell u exactly your solution?

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  • Posted on Jan 04, 2010

SOURCE: 2004 saab 9-3 electronic key won't work

maybe same problem as this? did you solve your problem? http://www.fixya.com/cars/t2779855-saab_93_keys_not_working

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  • Posted on Sep 26, 2009

SOURCE: My key remote for my 2003 saab 9-3 will not start

check batteries if bad replace and have tech reprogram

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  • Posted on Mar 25, 2009

SOURCE: 2001 saab 9-5 electric door lock system does not function

Most likely you have a bad TWICE unit. it is located under the driver's seat, at a low point in the floor and often gets wet.

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  • Posted on Jan 22, 2010

SOURCE: I have a saab 9 3. I shows that i have a steering malfunction

i have a 05 saab 93 stupidly i left keys in ignition overnight today it reads on sid steering lock malfunction i now cannot start car help

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  • Posted on Mar 04, 2010

SOURCE: Saab 9-3 SE won't start!!!

My boyfriend was having the same problem with his 2002 9-3 and in reading the user manual i found the following...when the car wouldn't start this morning he tried it and instead of having to wait 15 minutes for it to start, it started right up. Oh and his screen didn't give an error.

Electronic starting interlock
(immobilizer)
When the key is inserted in the ignition, a
signal is sent to the receiver. If the signal is
verified, the engine can be started.
Each time the key is removed from the ignition,
the electronic immobilizer is activated.
If a fault is detected (e.g. in the transmitter)
”KEY NOT ACCEPTED” will appear on the
SID.
In this case, you can still start the car if you
turn the ignition key to ON and press one of
the buttons on the key.
Take the car to an authorized Saab dealer to
have the system checked.

If the car does not start
If the text "KEY NOT ACCEPTED" appears
on the SID when the engine refuses to start,
the trouble may be a fault in the transponder
of the key or in the receiver of the ignition
switch. Proceed as follows:
• Turn the key back to the LOCK position.
• Turn the key to the ON position.
• Press one of the buttons on the remote
control (the LED on top of the dash stops
flashing).
• Start the engine.
Try the other key. If it works, the trouble is in
the first key.
Call on an authorized Saab dealer for
inspection and correction

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