[Method] Lost transponder code for my 2008 Saab 3 Sep - any ideas?

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Neonlights
Member since May 2023 • 53 posts

Need the key code to program a replacement key for my 2008 Saab 3 Sep

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (5)

Frostbyte
Member • 66 posts

Trying to figure this out for my 2008 Saab 3 Sep too!

September 27, 2024 Reply
Youngturk
Member • 107 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's 2008 Saab 3 Sep. Giving it a go myself.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 78 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my 2008 Saab 3 Sep—need the code first.

September 29, 2024 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 51 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my 2008 Saab 3 Sep.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Wildthing
Member • 91 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a 2008 Saab 3 Sep.

October 01, 2024 Reply

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