[Free Tool] Lotus 59 immobilizer not responding after new key

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Alphamax
Member since March 2023 • 98 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Lotus 59?

Posted on December 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1958 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 59. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Vortex22
Member • 60 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Lotus 59.

December 27, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 28 posts

Does this method work for the Lotus 59 models from 2010 onward?

December 28, 2024 Reply
Electricslide
Member • 111 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Lotus 59 before?

December 29, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 77 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Lotus 59.

December 30, 2024 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 91 posts

I think my Lotus 59 has the same issue. Good to know I'm not alone.

December 31, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 52 posts

Really need the key code for my Lotus 59, thanks for sharing!

January 01, 2025 Reply

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