[Archived] Just changed battery, now Lotus Elise R asks for a PIN code

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Bluesteel
Member since March 2023 • 100 posts

Looking for my Lotus Elise R's key code to program a new key fob

Posted on April 04, 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 R. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 05, 2025

Replies (4)

Matrixfan
Member • 71 posts

Still looking for a reliable way to find the key code on my Lotus Elise R.

April 05, 2025 Reply
Xrayvision
Member • 122 posts

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

April 06, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 17 posts

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

April 07, 2025 Reply
Xenonflash
Member • 130 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Lotus Elise R.

April 08, 2025 Reply

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