[Update] Bought used Lotus Exige S V6 - where's the key code?

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Hackman
Member since July 2022 • 63 posts

Looking for my Lotus Exige S V6's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 15, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1660 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Exige S V6. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 16, 2025

Replies (5)

Captaincrunch
Member • 12 posts

My Lotus Exige S V6 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 16, 2025 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 50 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Lotus Exige S V6's key code issue!

April 17, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 64 posts

This just might solve my Lotus Exige S V6's ignition issue.

April 18, 2025 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 146 posts

My Lotus Exige S V6 has the same problem—any luck getting the key code?

April 19, 2025 Reply
Alphaomega
Member • 48 posts

Using this on my Lotus Exige S V6 now. Hope it works.

April 20, 2025 Reply

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