[Completed] Help! I need the key code for my Lotus 109

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Viperstrike
Member since April 2023 • 125 posts

Need my Lotus 109's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on March 08, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1605 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 109. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 09, 2025

Replies (3)

Alphamale
Member • 6 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus 109.

March 09, 2025 Reply
Urbanlegend
Member • 136 posts

My Lotus 109 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

March 10, 2025 Reply
Warpspeed
Member • 99 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Lotus 109. This is a lifesaver.

March 11, 2025 Reply

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