[Solution] Just got a new key for my Lotus 30, but code is missing

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Platinumblonde
Member since June 2023 • 139 posts

Looking for my Lotus 30's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 03, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1482 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 30. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 04, 2025

Replies (6)

Purplerain
Member • 88 posts

Saved me from towing my Lotus 30. Thanks!

March 04, 2025 Reply
Dragonfly
Member • 33 posts

My Lotus 30 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

March 05, 2025 Reply
Wizardoz
Member • 67 posts

Will this work for older Lotus 30s? Mine's a 2009.

March 06, 2025 Reply
Redbull
Member • 137 posts

My Lotus 30 just blinks. I think this might fix it.

March 07, 2025 Reply
Gamemaster
Member • 61 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Lotus 30.

March 08, 2025 Reply
Matrixfan
Member • 62 posts

My Lotus 30 won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

March 09, 2025 Reply

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