[Recommended Fix] Locked out of my Lotus 77, missing PIN code

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Echolima
Member since August 2022 • 44 posts

Looking for my Lotus 77's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on February 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 595 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 77. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 28, 2025

Replies (3)

Hyperlink
Member • 137 posts

If this works for my Lotus 77, I owe you big time.

February 28, 2025 Reply
Lonewolf
Member • 77 posts

Using this on my Lotus 77 now. Hope it works.

March 01, 2025 Reply
Skywalker
Member • 83 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Lotus 77.

March 02, 2025 Reply

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