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I have a 2003 9-5 Aero (along with 5 other Saabs)and changing the key battery has always been cumbersome to say the least. (Before starting this though, MAKE SURE YOU HAVE A WORKING SPARE KEY just in case!) I finally found an easier way to open the battery door and want to share it with everyone...
Recently I found out you can use one side of the curved radio removal tool from prior models (You can purchase the same tool for $6 at Autozone if you don't have one)and stick one end of it in the hole in the key. Fits perfectly. Then take the curved butt end of the radio tool and put it in the spine of an open book (900 Bentley manual was handiest for me) and simply push down on the radio tool with the key in hand. The battery door will open or at least will lift up enough and allow you to take a small screwdriver and carefully pry it out. Be careful not to break tab keeping battery door in place!
Next, replace the 1632 battery (readily available at Walgreens)note the polarity and be sure you push down on the new battery to make sure it "seats" in there correctly making a "click" so you know it is making 100% contact. Patience required... Put battery door back on and take next to the 9-5 and hold down lock button 3 times until car recognizes it with a beep. You are then good to go. (Check to make sure key starts car of course - never had it not.)
posted by 76.232.209...
, Sun, 10 Nov 2013 15:45:24
, Sun, 10 Nov 2013 18:33:32
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