[Update] Security risks sharing key code for Lotus Exige S Club Racer

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Emeraldcity
Member since August 2023 • 140 posts

Where's the key code located on a Lotus Exige S Club Racer for key programming?

Posted on September 26, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1682 posts

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

Posted on September 27, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumfizz
Member • 142 posts

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

September 27, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 66 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Lotus Exige S Club Racer.

September 28, 2024 Reply
Rustyshack
Member • 47 posts

This is exactly what I need for my Lotus Exige S Club Racer, thanks for posting!

September 29, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 96 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Lotus Exige S Club Racer. Trying this now.

September 30, 2024 Reply
Timemachine
Member • 44 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Lotus Exige S Club Racer this hard?!

October 01, 2024 Reply
Charlie
Member • 118 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus Exige S Club Racer.

October 02, 2024 Reply

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