[Recommended Fix] All 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax keys lost - how to reset immobilizer?

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Matrixfan
Member since February 2022 • 53 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax?

Posted on December 07, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 08, 2024

Replies (3)

Eve
Member • 19 posts

Appreciate any advice—my 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax won’t recognize the key.

December 08, 2024 Reply
Jedimaster
Member • 78 posts

Anyone try this on a 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax with push-button start?

December 09, 2024 Reply
Wildcard
Member • 21 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 1963 Lotus Type 25 Climax—might work for mine too.

December 10, 2024 Reply

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