[Status: Resolved] Got replacement ECU for Lotus Engineering APX, now code doesn’t match

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Bigfoot
Member since September 2021 • 113 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Lotus Engineering APX key fob?

Posted on March 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1302 posts

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

Posted on March 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Rustynail
Member • 10 posts

I have a 2011 Lotus Engineering APX, will this method work for that year?

March 16, 2025 Reply
Electric
Member • 89 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus Engineering APX this weekend.

March 17, 2025 Reply
Jazzhands
Member • 54 posts

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

March 18, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 128 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Lotus Engineering APX before?

March 19, 2025 Reply
Younggun
Member • 7 posts

Anyone have luck with this on a 2015 Lotus Engineering APX?

March 20, 2025 Reply

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