[Closed] Emergency! Must find key code for Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final

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Neondream
Member since January 2022 • 122 posts

Where's the key code located on a Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final for key programming?

Posted on October 31, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 511 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 01, 2024

Replies (4)

Supernova
Member • 117 posts

This trick worked for my buddy's Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final. Giving it a go myself.

November 01, 2024 Reply
Pandaking
Member • 13 posts

My Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final refuses to start. Could be the key code—trying this fix.

November 02, 2024 Reply
Purplehaze
Member • 101 posts

I’ll try this and update how it goes with my Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final.

November 03, 2024 Reply
Orangesoda
Member • 112 posts

Just what I needed! My Lotus Elise Sport 240 Final has been acting up lately.

November 04, 2024 Reply

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