[Free Solution] Replacing immobilizer module on Lotus Lotus Exige S British - need to reprogram?

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Ghostrider
Member since April 2023 • 85 posts

Where's the key code located to program keys for my Lotus Lotus Exige S British?

Posted on January 01, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Lotus Exige S British. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on January 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Kungfupanda
Member • 98 posts

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

January 02, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 132 posts

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

January 03, 2025 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 65 posts

My Lotus Lotus Exige S British just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

January 04, 2025 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 72 posts

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

January 05, 2025 Reply
Jedimaster
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Key code problems with my Lotus Lotus Exige S British as well. Subscribed!

January 06, 2025 Reply

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