[Free Tool] Lotus 56B won't start after battery swap - need transponder code?

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Dragonfly
Member since August 2022 • 116 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Lotus 56B keys?

Posted on August 30, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1401 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus 56B. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 31, 2024

Replies (5)

Killerinst
Member • 99 posts

My Lotus 56B needs a new key but I need the code first. Help!

August 31, 2024 Reply
Frank
Member • 148 posts

Would love to see a video version of this for a Lotus 56B.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Techguru
Member • 67 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Lotus 56B.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Frostbyte
Member • 107 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lotus 56B.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 101 posts

Anyone got tips on key code retrieval for a Lotus 56B?

September 04, 2024 Reply

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