[Closed] Can tire shop access key code for Lotus Elan 1600?

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Purplerain
Member since March 2023 • 137 posts

Need my Lotus Elan 1600's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on November 27, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 606 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elan 1600. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 28, 2024

Replies (5)

Mistermiyagi
Member • 99 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Lotus Elan 1600 owner.

November 28, 2024 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 115 posts

Appreciate the tips—trying to unlock my Lotus Elan 1600 key code too.

November 29, 2024 Reply
Orangecrush
Member • 89 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus Elan 1600 this weekend.

November 30, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 18 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Lotus Elan 1600, hope this helps.

December 01, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 114 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Lotus Elan 1600, hope someone can help.

December 02, 2024 Reply

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