[Free Solution] Where to enter the transponder code in Lotus Elise Exige OBD?

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Superfly
Member since December 2022 • 142 posts

Need my Lotus Elise Exige's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on April 26, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Exige. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 27, 2025

Replies (6)

Darkknight
Member • 138 posts

Trying this out on my Lotus Elise Exige today—hoping it works.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Yellowdog
Member • 136 posts

Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lotus Elise Exige!

April 28, 2025 Reply
Techguru
Member • 98 posts

If this works for my Lotus Elise Exige, I owe you big time.

April 29, 2025 Reply
Zombieslayer
Member • 142 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lotus Elise Exige.

April 30, 2025 Reply
Jokersmile
Member • 111 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Lotus Elise Exige too!

May 01, 2025 Reply
Jazzmann
Member • 87 posts

My Lotus Elise Exige just sits silent—hoping this changes that.

May 02, 2025 Reply

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