[Verified] How can I retrieve my Lotus 74's key code to make a spare key?

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Timemachine
Member since March 2022 • 17 posts

Looking for my Lotus 74's factory key code to program a key

Posted on February 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1932 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 74. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 16, 2025

Replies (6)

Knightlight
Member • 67 posts

Trying this out on my Lotus 74 today—hoping it works.

February 16, 2025 Reply
Diana
Member • 70 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Lotus 74.

February 17, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 35 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Lotus 74. Trying this instead.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 141 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Lotus 74—might work for mine too.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 54 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Lotus 74, would this method still work?

February 20, 2025 Reply
Vortexx
Member • 127 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Lotus 74.

February 21, 2025 Reply

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