[Update] Lotus Elise Sport 135 keeps flashing 'key not recognized'

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Yellowbird
Member since October 2022 • 121 posts

How can I access my Lotus Elise Sport 135's key code to program new keys?

Posted on December 21, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1589 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Sport 135. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on December 22, 2024

Replies (6)

Kingkong
Member • 124 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Lotus Elise Sport 135. Trying this now.

December 22, 2024 Reply
Codemaster
Member • 10 posts

Been stuck with my Lotus Elise Sport 135 for weeks. This might be the fix.

December 23, 2024 Reply
Codeninja
Member • 39 posts

Will this work for older Lotus Elise Sport 135s? Mine's a 2009.

December 24, 2024 Reply
Emeraldeye
Member • 19 posts

My Lotus Elise Sport 135 refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

December 25, 2024 Reply
Xenogamer
Member • 107 posts

Looking for the same thing for my Lotus Elise Sport 135, hope someone can help.

December 26, 2024 Reply
Darkhorse
Member • 20 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus Elise Sport 135 this weekend.

December 27, 2024 Reply

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