[Solved] Got replacement ECU for Lotus 99T, now code doesn’t match

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Wildthing
Member since June 2023 • 142 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Lotus 99T to program a key?

Posted on May 11, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 505 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 99T. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 12, 2025

Replies (6)

Highvoltage
Member • 94 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lotus 99T. This looks promising.

May 12, 2025 Reply
Charlie
Member • 146 posts

Anyone try this on a Lotus 99T with push-button start?

May 13, 2025 Reply
Ghostrider
Member • 149 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Lotus 99T!

May 14, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 136 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Lotus 99T this hard?!

May 15, 2025 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 31 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lotus 99T as well.

May 16, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 8 posts

This just might solve my Lotus 99T's ignition issue.

May 17, 2025 Reply

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