[Completed] How to retrieve the key programming code for Lotus Elise Sport 220?

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Ironwill
Member since June 2022 • 61 posts

How do I retrieve the key code for my Lotus Elise Sport 220 to program a key?

Posted on August 29, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1938 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Sport 220. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 30, 2024

Replies (6)

Platinumblonde
Member • 147 posts

My Lotus Elise Sport 220 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

August 30, 2024 Reply
Laserbeam
Member • 64 posts

Trying to avoid reprogramming costs for my Lotus Elise Sport 220. This is a lifesaver.

August 31, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 64 posts

Same issue here with my Lotus Elise Sport 220, let me know if it works.

September 01, 2024 Reply
Xenoking
Member • 128 posts

My Lotus Elise Sport 220 might finally get back on the road thanks to this.

September 02, 2024 Reply
Karmapolice
Member • 46 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lotus Elise Sport 220.

September 03, 2024 Reply
Aceventura
Member • 86 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Lotus Elise Sport 220.

September 04, 2024 Reply

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