[Success] My 1999 Saab 3 Sep only works with valet key - programming issue?

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Wildthing
Member since June 2022 • 91 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my 1999 Saab 3 Sep for key programming?

Posted on April 27, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1999 Saab 3 Sep. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Titanium
Member • 136 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my 1999 Saab 3 Sep. Trying this instead.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Quantumx
Member • 125 posts

Why is finding a key code on a 1999 Saab 3 Sep this hard?!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 57 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start 1999 Saab 3 Seps?

April 30, 2025 Reply
Bluemoon
Member • 104 posts

Does this method work for the 1999 Saab 3 Sep models from 2010 onward?

May 01, 2025 Reply

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