[Free Solution] Help needed - Lotus 64 Ford not recognizing replacement key

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Alphamax
Member since November 2022 • 83 posts

Where's the key code stored on a Lotus 64 Ford for programming keys?

Posted on May 08, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 64 Ford. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 09, 2025

Replies (5)

Neontiger
Member • 129 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Lotus 64 Ford.

May 09, 2025 Reply
Hyperlink
Member • 133 posts

This thread might save my Lotus 64 Ford. Thanks everyone!

May 10, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 123 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Lotus 64 Ford key issue.

May 11, 2025 Reply
Cosmokid
Member • 38 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus 64 Ford.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Alice
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Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus 64 Ford.

May 13, 2025 Reply

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