[Solution] My Lotus 41 came with no key card - how do I get the code?

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Omegadog
Member since March 2022 • 121 posts

Need my Lotus 41's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on December 19, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1241 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 41. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 20, 2024

Replies (4)

Zerocool
Member • 32 posts

I tried this with my Lotus 41 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

December 20, 2024 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 70 posts

Anyone try this on a Lotus 41 with push-button start?

December 21, 2024 Reply
Yellowsub
Member • 126 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Lotus 41.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 112 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Lotus 41.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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