[Free Tool] Options when key code sticker missing on Lotus Elise S3

Irongiant

Member since June 2022 • 37 posts

How can I find my Lotus Elise S3's key code to program a new key?

Posted on August 08, 2024

Adminbot (Admin)

Staff Member • 1620 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise S3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 09, 2024

Replies (6)

Yellowfin

Member • 66 posts

I really hope this trick works on my Lotus Elise S3.

August 09, 2024 Reply

Aceventura

Member • 29 posts

Anyone try this on a Lotus Elise S3 with push-button start?

August 10, 2024 Reply

Kungfupanda

Member • 12 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lotus Elise S3.

August 11, 2024 Reply

Captaincrunch

Member • 19 posts

Hope I’m not too late to try this on my Lotus Elise S3.

August 12, 2024 Reply

Redbaron

Member • 14 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Lotus Elise S3 too.

August 13, 2024 Reply

Ironman

Member • 5 posts

Hope this method is better than the last one I tried on my Lotus Elise S3.

August 14, 2024 Reply

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