[Resolved] Online dealer portal for Lotus Elise Series 1 key codes

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Wildcard
Member since March 2023 • 139 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Lotus Elise Series 1 keys?

Posted on November 05, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 679 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Series 1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 06, 2024

Replies (5)

Bluescreen
Member • 6 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lotus Elise Series 1.

November 06, 2024 Reply
Titanium
Member • 71 posts

Anyone try this on a Lotus Elise Series 1 with push-button start?

November 07, 2024 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 99 posts

My Lotus Elise Series 1 is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

November 08, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 82 posts

Why is finding a key code on a Lotus Elise Series 1 this hard?!

November 09, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 145 posts

Trying to avoid a $300 fee at the dealer for my Lotus Elise Series 1.

November 10, 2024 Reply

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