[Answered] Lost master key for Saab 97X AWD - how to recover programming code?

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Digitaldude
Member since July 2023 • 57 posts

Need my Saab 97X AWD's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 05, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1255 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Saab 97X AWD. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Neonlights
Member • 41 posts

Trying this on my Saab 97X AWD later. Will report back.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Icecold
Member • 35 posts

Does this method work for the Saab 97X AWD models from 2010 onward?

March 07, 2025 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 28 posts

Same problem on my Saab 97X AWD. Watching for any working solutions.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 13 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Saab 97X AWD.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 74 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Saab 97X AWD. Huge thanks!

March 10, 2025 Reply
Thunderbolt
Member • 106 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Saab 97X AWD.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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