[Archived] How dealers get key codes for Lotus Exige Sport 350

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Jazzhands
Member since October 2022 • 77 posts

How do I obtain the key code to program a Lotus Exige Sport 350 key fob?

Posted on January 05, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Exige Sport 350. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 06, 2025

Replies (6)

Orangecrush
Member • 125 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Lotus Exige Sport 350.

January 06, 2025 Reply
Haloeffect
Member • 85 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lotus Exige Sport 350 for a while.

January 07, 2025 Reply
Hotwheels
Member • 110 posts

Exactly what I was looking for to fix my Lotus Exige Sport 350.

January 08, 2025 Reply
Kungfupanda
Member • 75 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Lotus Exige Sport 350, hope someone can help.

January 09, 2025 Reply
Nightowl
Member • 82 posts

My Lotus Exige Sport 350 just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 10, 2025 Reply
Bob
Member • 118 posts

Just tried this on my Lotus Exige Sport 350—anyone else have success?

January 11, 2025 Reply

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