[Free Tool] SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO immobilizer not responding after new key

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How to get the key code to program keys for my SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO?

Posted on March 05, 2025
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Bigfoot
Member • 121 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO for a while.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Voodooman
Member • 118 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 28 posts

I have a 2011 SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO, will this method work for that year?

March 08, 2025 Reply
Quantumpie
Member • 80 posts

Following this for my SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO. Please update if it works!

March 09, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 9 posts

Looking for the same thing for my SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO, hope someone can help.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 45 posts

Really need the key code for my SAAB 9 3 2300 TURBO, thanks for sharing!

March 11, 2025 Reply

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