[Answered] Trying to register new fob for Lotus Esprit Sport 350 - stuck on code

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Codemaster
Member since December 2021 • 89 posts

How to find the factory key code to program Lotus Esprit Sport 350 keys?

Posted on November 18, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 749 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Esprit Sport 350. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on November 19, 2024

Replies (5)

Purplerain
Member • 90 posts

Using this on my Lotus Esprit Sport 350 now. Hope it works.

November 19, 2024 Reply
Techwiz
Member • 77 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Lotus Esprit Sport 350.

November 20, 2024 Reply
Alphadog
Member • 23 posts

Hoping someone can confirm this works for a newer Lotus Esprit Sport 350.

November 21, 2024 Reply
Omegared
Member • 81 posts

I tried this trick and it actually worked on my Lotus Esprit Sport 350!

November 22, 2024 Reply
Turboboost
Member • 96 posts

I tried this with my Lotus Esprit Sport 350 but still no luck. Any suggestions?

November 23, 2024 Reply

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