[Status: Resolved] Can audio shop get key code for Saab 900?

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Looking for my Saab 900's key code to program a new key fob

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This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Saab 900 owner.

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Saab 900.

Struggling with the same issue on my Saab 900, following this thread.

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Saab 900—need the code first.

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