Date: 30 Jul 2003 13:59:06 -0700 From: brian_dunkinnopsamail.com (Brian) Subject: Replacement key
I recently lost the only key for my 2000 SAAB 9 3. I'm in Toronto, Canada. I provided the dealer with by VN and for $40 they will provide me with my key code. (It's presently written in the manual, locked inside the car.) Then for another $80 and a 3-4 day wait, they'll provide me with a key that will open the car but not start it. And I have to add $35 for a plastic cover. They want me to tow the car to the dealer and pay $1,400 plus 3 hours labour to install a new computer and re-program everything. I feel I'm being ripped off. Surely if they have the key code, a new key can be re-programmed without all this expense. Does anyone have any experience or some good advise they can share or know of people who can help me with this? Thanks