[Free Tool] Where's the key code located to program keys for my Lotus Elan 2S?

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Zerogravity
Member since January 2022 • 128 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Lotus Elan 2S?

Posted on February 11, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elan 2S. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on February 12, 2025

Replies (5)

Alphabeta
Member • 43 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Lotus Elan 2S.

February 12, 2025 Reply
Viperstrike
Member • 93 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lotus Elan 2S as well.

February 13, 2025 Reply
Neondream
Member • 84 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Lotus Elan 2S.

February 14, 2025 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 128 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Lotus Elan 2S.

February 15, 2025 Reply
Laserfocus
Member • 24 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus Elan 2S this weekend.

February 16, 2025 Reply

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