[Free Solution] Does the Lotus Esprit GT3 transponder code reset after ECU swap?

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Yellowdog
Member since February 2022 • 29 posts

How to retrieve the key code to make keys for my Lotus Esprit GT3?

Posted on April 25, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Esprit GT3. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 26, 2025

Replies (5)

Iceberg
Member • 29 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Lotus Esprit GT3, following this thread.

April 26, 2025 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 104 posts

Bookmarking this for when I work on my Lotus Esprit GT3 this weekend.

April 27, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 127 posts

I’m stuck in a parking lot with my Lotus Esprit GT3. Trying this now.

April 28, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 113 posts

Trying to figure this out for my Lotus Esprit GT3 too!

April 29, 2025 Reply
Quantumq
Member • 88 posts

Thanks! This could save me a trip to the dealership for my Lotus Esprit GT3.

April 30, 2025 Reply

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