[Working] Just changed battery, now SAAB 9 3 1900 TID asks for a PIN code

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Highvoltage
Member since October 2022 • 150 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my SAAB 9 3 1900 TID?

Posted on December 16, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the SAAB 9 3 1900 TID. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Alphaomega
Member • 21 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a SAAB 9 3 1900 TID.

December 17, 2024 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 141 posts

Will this work for older SAAB 9 3 1900 TIDs? Mine's a 2009.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 67 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my SAAB 9 3 1900 TID key issue.

December 19, 2024 Reply

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