[Archived] Just changed battery, now 1997 Saab 9000 asks for a PIN code

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Orangecrush
Member since September 2022 • 26 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1997 Saab 9000?

Posted on January 16, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1997 Saab 9000. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 17, 2025

Replies (6)

Warpspeed
Member • 104 posts

Following along—same issue with my 1997 Saab 9000.

January 17, 2025 Reply
Lionheart
Member • 15 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a 1997 Saab 9000?

January 18, 2025 Reply
Eve
Member • 50 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my 1997 Saab 9000 too.

January 19, 2025 Reply
Captainkirk
Member • 106 posts

Got a dead key fob for my 1997 Saab 9000. Need the code badly.

January 20, 2025 Reply
Frostydog
Member • 8 posts

Just tried this on my 1997 Saab 9000—anyone else have success?

January 21, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 133 posts

Same issue here with my 1997 Saab 9000, let me know if it works.

January 22, 2025 Reply

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