[Status: Resolved] How to find my key code for Lotus Exige S 265E

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Where do I find the key code to program keys for my Lotus Exige S 265E?

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Just tried this on my Lotus Exige S 265E—anyone else have success?

Using this on my Lotus Exige S 265E now. Hope it works.

Struggling with the same issue on my Lotus Exige S 265E, following this thread.

If this works for my Lotus Exige S 265E, I owe you big time.

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