[Free Solution] Replaced steering column, now Lotus Elan S4 SE won’t start - code?

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Electricslide
Member since April 2022 • 144 posts

How can I find my Lotus Elan S4 SE's key code to program a new key?

Posted on October 16, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 797 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elan S4 SE. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on October 17, 2024

Replies (3)

Xenowarrior
Member • 37 posts

Finally, something that might help with my Lotus Elan S4 SE's key code issue!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Laughingman
Member • 27 posts

Been stuck with my Lotus Elan S4 SE for weeks. This might be the fix.

October 18, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 95 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Lotus Elan S4 SE.

October 19, 2024 Reply

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