[Completed] Help with key pairing on Lotus Exige S 240 - code won’t work

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Blackwidow
Member since December 2022 • 23 posts

Where's the key code hidden on my Lotus Exige S 240 for key programming?

Posted on March 10, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1836 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Exige S 240. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 11, 2025

Replies (6)

Megamind
Member • 141 posts

Does anyone know if this works on push-start Lotus Exige S 240s?

March 11, 2025 Reply
Easymoney
Member • 125 posts

My Lotus Exige S 240 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

March 12, 2025 Reply
Platinumblonde
Member • 104 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Lotus Exige S 240.

March 13, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 146 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Lotus Exige S 240.

March 14, 2025 Reply
Deltaforce
Member • 63 posts

My Lotus Exige S 240's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

March 15, 2025 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 27 posts

I’m not alone! My Lotus Exige S 240 is doing the same thing.

March 16, 2025 Reply

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