[It Worked!] How can I retrieve my Lotus 34's key code to make a spare key?

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Looking for my Lotus 34's key code to program a new key

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Just what I needed! My Lotus 34 has been acting up lately.

This just might solve my Lotus 34's ignition issue.

My Lotus 34 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

Would love to see a video version of this for a Lotus 34.

My Lotus 34's immobilizer is stuck. Hoping this helps.

My mechanic said this might help with my Lotus 34 key issue.

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