[Closed] Can’t start my Lotus Elise Sport 160, ignition code missing

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Rustyshack
Member since January 2023 • 33 posts

Where can I locate the key code to program a Lotus Elise Sport 160 key fob?

Posted on September 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1265 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Sport 160. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 30, 2024

Replies (4)

Youngturk
Member • 125 posts

Following this for my Lotus Elise Sport 160. Please update if it works!

September 30, 2024 Reply
Steelwolf
Member • 8 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lotus Elise Sport 160.

October 01, 2024 Reply
Netsurfer
Member • 68 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lotus Elise Sport 160.

October 02, 2024 Reply
Alice
Member • 123 posts

Anyone try this on a Lotus Elise Sport 160 with push-button start?

October 03, 2024 Reply

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