Girlfriend broke original key in a 2005 9-5, but has the Valet key. When I put that key in, the computer does not recognise the Valet key and says that on the dash read out. Is there away for the Valet key to be programmed by the original key, something about put them side-by-side? Sorry just a old chevy pick-up guy, plus the Saab is in Mexico.
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I'm not quite sure what a valet key is (don't have them in Europe!)
If you have the electronics in the original key still functioning then the second key can be programmed off the first key (but you need a Saab dealer - or perhaps a GM dealer will have the equipment). The problem arises if you loose all the keys to the car then that means a huge wallet emptying exercise as big chunks of the security system have to be replaced.
You might be able to get the car to start by using the 'valet key' in the ignition and holding the broken key next to the ignition switch as the electronics to read the key are part of the ignition switch and read the key wirelessly. Or, if the keys are the same (my 9-5 has two different shape keys) then swapping the electronics over is relatively easy giving you one good key)
Hope you get going and don't forget to get a second key programmed as quickly as possible. Can you buy Saabs in Mexico?
You can check how many keys/transponders are programmed to the car by pressing the boot/trunk release button on the key whilst the engine is running, the SID display above the radio will tell you how many keys the system is programmed for.
Andy
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