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New car only came with Valet Key

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Old Jan 22, 2010 | 09:32 AM
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At least you still have ONE key. Saabs from about 2000 or so have a alarm module that talks to the engine & chassis computers, & each one of those computers "knows" the car's VIN and which keys are authorized. If you lose the last key, not even the dealer or the factory can re-program it. So the $1200 security computer becomes a paperweight... in addition to needing new keys.

This is called "PROGRESS". My 72 Datsun starts looking better & better.
 
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