[Free Fix] Bought a used 2006 Lotus Exige, no key code - help!

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Timelord
Member since February 2023 • 55 posts

How to find the factory key code to program 2006 Lotus Exige keys?

Posted on May 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Lotus Exige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 18, 2025

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Airjordan
Member • 60 posts

Following closely—this could be the fix I need for my 2006 Lotus Exige.

May 18, 2025 Reply
Invisible
Member • 91 posts

Worked on my cousin’s 2006 Lotus Exige—might work for mine too.

May 19, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 48 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my 2006 Lotus Exige.

May 20, 2025 Reply
Rocketman
Member • 72 posts

This thread might save my 2006 Lotus Exige. Thanks everyone!

May 21, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 137 posts

Same problem on my 2006 Lotus Exige. Watching for any working solutions.

May 22, 2025 Reply

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