[Archived] Dealer wants $200 for 2006 Lotus Elise PIN - other options?

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Redalert
Member since March 2023 • 134 posts

Need my 2006 Lotus Elise's key code to program a new transponder key

Posted on February 22, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1150 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the 2006 Lotus Elise. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 23, 2025

Replies (6)

Digitalx
Member • 88 posts

My 2006 Lotus Elise just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

February 23, 2025 Reply
Xenowarrior
Member • 51 posts

Really need the key code for my 2006 Lotus Elise, thanks for sharing!

February 24, 2025 Reply
Frostbite
Member • 20 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my 2006 Lotus Elise as well.

February 25, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 132 posts

Using this on my 2006 Lotus Elise now. Hope it works.

February 26, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 34 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my 2006 Lotus Elise. Trying this now.

February 27, 2025 Reply
Whitenoise
Member • 116 posts

I’ve got a 2012 2006 Lotus Elise, would this method still work?

February 28, 2025 Reply

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