[Success] Where’s the code stored on a Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S smart key?

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Gamemaster
Member since June 2022 • 71 posts

How to get my Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S's key code to program replacement keys?

Posted on October 06, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 07, 2024

Replies (5)

Electric
Member • 5 posts

Will this work for older Lotus Lotus Sport Exige Ss? Mine's a 2009.

October 07, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 24 posts

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

October 08, 2024 Reply
Happyfeet
Member • 57 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S—might work for mine too.

October 09, 2024 Reply
Betamax
Member • 59 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S.

October 10, 2024 Reply
Digitalx
Member • 30 posts

Has anyone gotten this method to work on a Lotus Lotus Sport Exige S before?

October 11, 2024 Reply

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