[Update] 1998 Saab 9000 only starts with master key - no code for new one

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Zetajones
Member since August 2022 • 142 posts

Need the key code to program a new key for my 1998 Saab 9000 - help?

Posted on January 29, 2025
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Posted on January 30, 2025

Replies (5)

Echolima
Member • 124 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 1998 Saab 9000.

January 30, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 9 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my 1998 Saab 9000.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Gizmoguy
Member • 148 posts

My 1998 Saab 9000 needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

February 01, 2025 Reply
Zerogravity
Member • 78 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my 1998 Saab 9000.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Xenomorph
Member • 19 posts

I’m not alone! My 1998 Saab 9000 is doing the same thing.

February 03, 2025 Reply

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