[It Worked!] Need help fast - Lotus Exige Race 380 immobilizer blocking start

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Electriceel
Member since July 2023 • 93 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Lotus Exige Race 380

Posted on October 18, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on October 19, 2024

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Xenowarrior
Member • 144 posts

Trying this on my Lotus Exige Race 380 later. Will report back.

October 19, 2024 Reply
Unicorn
Member • 37 posts

I’m not alone! My Lotus Exige Race 380 is doing the same thing.

October 20, 2024 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 66 posts

My Lotus Exige Race 380's key code has been a nightmare. Trying this now.

October 21, 2024 Reply

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