[Update] My Lotus Emira won’t start - do I need a transponder code?

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Quantumpie
Member since August 2021 • 26 posts

Trying to program a spare key - where's the key code on my Lotus Emira?

Posted on September 20, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Emira. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on September 21, 2024

Replies (6)

Happycamper
Member • 115 posts

Following this for my Lotus Emira. Please update if it works!

September 21, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 98 posts

Same problem on my Lotus Emira. Watching for any working solutions.

September 22, 2024 Reply
Reddwarf
Member • 133 posts

Just what I needed! My Lotus Emira has been acting up lately.

September 23, 2024 Reply
Windwalker
Member • 124 posts

Fingers crossed this works for my Lotus Emira too.

September 24, 2024 Reply
Blackwidow
Member • 19 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Lotus Emira, following this thread.

September 25, 2024 Reply
Gamerpro
Member • 125 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Lotus Emira.

September 26, 2024 Reply

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