Saturn Key Fob Programming
None of the 13 Saturn model years we cover can be programmed at home. That includes the Vue, Sky, SL1 and the Relay minivans, from 1999 to 2010. So a new key or remote needs a locksmith or dealer, even though many GM cars from the same years can be done yourself. Every Saturn fob we cover takes a CR2032, and the model pages list the FCC ID and part number to match.
Choose your Saturn model for programming steps, the battery it uses, and the correct replacement fob with FCC ID and part number — 13 model years across 6 models.
A brass dot marks models with verified replacement-fob data (FCC ID + part number).
Can you program a Saturn key fob yourself?
Not at home. None of the 13 model years we cover has an owner programming procedure, so every Saturn fob and key has to be programmed by a locksmith or dealer with a diagnostic tool. The model pages still list the exact replacement fob and battery for each year.
What battery does a Saturn key fob take?
Every Saturn fob we cover takes a CR2032.
| Battery | Model years | Models |
|---|---|---|
| CR2032 battery on Amazon | 13 | Relay 1 (2007); Relay 2 (2005–2007); Relay 3 (2005–2007); SKY (2010); SL1 (1999); VUE (2004–2007) |
Saturn key types
The replacement keys we've matched to Saturn models fall into 2 types. A model year can take more than one, which is why the model pages list each option with its FCC ID.
- Remote 1999–2010
- A separate key fob that only handles locking and unlocking.
- Transponder Key 2004–2010
- A cut metal key with a chip in the head. No buttons.
What Saturn key programming costs
US price ranges for the key types above, with a working key on hand. Losing every key costs more, $200–$500 at a locksmith for a basic fob or transponder key.
| Key | Locksmith | Dealer |
|---|---|---|
| Basic remote, working key on hand | $50–$150 | $100–$250 |
| Transponder or remote-head key | $75–$200 | $150–$350 |
Full breakdown and sources: key fob programming cost .
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