[Free Fix] Does the Lotus Exige S transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Greengiant
Member since February 2022 • 34 posts

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

Posted on November 25, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Exige S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 26, 2024

Replies (6)

Pandaexpress
Member • 104 posts

Any updates on getting the key code for the Lotus Exige S?

November 26, 2024 Reply
Vikingking
Member • 141 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lotus Exige S as well.

November 27, 2024 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 61 posts

Can’t believe this worked on my Lotus Exige S. Huge thanks!

November 28, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 19 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Lotus Exige S. Giving it a go myself.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Metalhead
Member • 67 posts

Trying to reprogram a new key for my Lotus Exige S—need the code first.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Zombiehunt
Member • 90 posts

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

December 01, 2024 Reply

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