[Free Solution] Code card lost - Lotus 69 won't accept new key

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Looking for my Lotus 69's key code to program a new key fob

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Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lotus 69 for a while.

My mechanic said this might help with my Lotus 69 key issue.

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Lotus 69 key code too.

My Lotus 69 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus 69 this weekend.

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Lotus 69!

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