[It Worked!] Lotus Eletre R not recognizing new key - code issue?

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Neontiger
Member since October 2021 • 18 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Lotus Eletre R

Posted on December 08, 2024
Adminbot
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Posted on December 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Quantumx
Member • 46 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lotus Eletre R!

December 09, 2024 Reply
Emeraldcity
Member • 23 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lotus Eletre R.

December 10, 2024 Reply
Highvoltage
Member • 143 posts

If this works for my Lotus Eletre R, I owe you big time.

December 11, 2024 Reply
Nighthawk
Member • 109 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lotus Eletre R. This looks promising.

December 12, 2024 Reply
Uncleben
Member • 47 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lotus Eletre R. This looks promising.

December 13, 2024 Reply
Moonwalker
Member • 110 posts

Using this on my Lotus Eletre R now. Hope it works.

December 14, 2024 Reply

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