[Issue Closed] Need key code after battery died in Lotus Eletre S

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Yellowdog
Member since August 2021 • 95 posts

Looking for my Lotus Eletre S's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on October 12, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 660 posts

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

Posted on October 13, 2024

Replies (6)

Jazzhands
Member • 129 posts

This thread might save my Lotus Eletre S. Thanks everyone!

October 13, 2024 Reply
Superfly
Member • 109 posts

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

October 14, 2024 Reply
Fastlane
Member • 55 posts

Trying this on my Lotus Eletre S later. Will report back.

October 15, 2024 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 141 posts

My Lotus Eletre S won’t start without that code. Following this closely.

October 16, 2024 Reply
Ultrasonic
Member • 82 posts

Just wanted to say this guide helped with my Lotus Eletre S!

October 17, 2024 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 22 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Lotus Eletre S.

October 18, 2024 Reply

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