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HOMESERVICE MANUALSSAAB19999-3 BASE, 2D HATCHBACK, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISGENERAL INFORMATIONCOMPUTER RELEARN PROCEDURESMAZDAIMMOBILIZER SYSTEM (626)IMMOBILIZER UNIT (CUSTOMER SUPPLIED AT LEAST ONE VALID KEY)
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, Automatic
Immobilizer Unit (Customer Supplied At Least One Valid Key)
1999 Saab 9-3 Base, 2D Hatchback, AutomaticSECTION Immobilizer Unit (Customer Supplied At Least One Valid Key)
- Cut new transponder equipped key(s). Replace immobilizer unit. Using valid key, start engine. SECURITY light should illuminate for 1-2 seconds and engine should continue to run. Turn valid key to LOCK position and remove key.
- Using new key or valid 2nd key, turn ignition to ON position, then to LOCK position 5 times. Turn new key or valid 2nd key to ON position. SECURITY light should be flashing at a 300 millisecond interval. Turn new key or valid 2nd key to LOCK position and wait about 5 minutes until SECURITY light flashing has decreased to a 1.2 second interval.
- Input code word. See INPUTTING CODE WORD. SECURITY light should stop flashing and stay illuminated. Start engine with new key or valid 2nd key. Using new key or valid 2nd key, start engine. SECURITY light should illuminate for 1-2 seconds and engine should continue to run. Turn new key or valid 2nd key to LOCK position and remove key.
- Using original valid key, start engine. SECURITY light should illuminate for 1-2 seconds and engine should continue to run. Turn original valid key to LOCK position and remove key.
- Repeat step 4) with additional valid key or new 3rd key. Repeat step 3) with each new key, up to 8 keys total. Wait 30 seconds, program will quit automatically.
NOTE:
When customer does not supply any valid keys, immobilizer unit must also be replaced.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.