[Completed] Security risks sharing key code for Lotus Elise Cup 260

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Goldenret
Member since September 2022 • 120 posts

Trying to program a spare key - need the key code for my Lotus Elise Cup 260

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (4)

Darthvader
Member • 86 posts

My Lotus Elise Cup 260 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Happycamper
Member • 96 posts

Wish I found this thread before towing my Lotus Elise Cup 260.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 119 posts

My Lotus Elise Cup 260 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Neontiger
Member • 139 posts

Been here before with my Lotus Elise Cup 260. Let’s see if this one works.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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