[Solution] Aftermarket key needs code for Lotus Sport Exige

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Shadowfax
Member since November 2021 • 84 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Lotus Sport Exige keys?

Posted on January 30, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1103 posts

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

Posted on January 31, 2025

Replies (5)

Blackwidow
Member • 12 posts

Same problem on my Lotus Sport Exige. Watching for any working solutions.

January 31, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 69 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus Sport Exige.

February 01, 2025 Reply
Urbanninja
Member • 52 posts

Same problem on my Lotus Sport Exige. Watching for any working solutions.

February 02, 2025 Reply
Betamax
Member • 90 posts

Got a dead key fob for my Lotus Sport Exige. Need the code badly.

February 03, 2025 Reply
Darthvader
Member • 139 posts

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

February 04, 2025 Reply

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