[Verified] Bought a replacement key - now Lotus Elise SC RGB won’t turn over

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Darkangel
Member since December 2022 • 134 posts

Trying to program a new key for my Lotus Elise SC RGB - where's the key code?

Posted on March 27, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1958 posts

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

Posted on March 28, 2025

Replies (4)

Echolima
Member • 45 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Lotus Elise SC RGB.

March 28, 2025 Reply
Javajunkie
Member • 102 posts

Trying this on my Lotus Elise SC RGB later. Will report back.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Alphamale
Member • 84 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Lotus Elise SC RGB. Trying this instead.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Hotshot
Member • 35 posts

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

March 31, 2025 Reply

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