[Free Solution] I can't find the key code for my Lotus Mark IX

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Looking for my Lotus Mark IX's key code to program a new key fob

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I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Lotus Mark IX, hope this helps.

My Lotus Mark IX won’t budge without the code. Hoping this helps.

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lotus Mark IX.

My Lotus Mark IX is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

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