[Verified] Getting key code for Lotus Esprit X180R1 with keyless entry

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Electric
Member since September 2021 • 21 posts

How to get the key code to program keys for my Lotus Esprit X180R1?

Posted on August 22, 2024
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Esprit X180R1. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on August 23, 2024

Replies (6)

Purplerain
Member • 81 posts

My Lotus Esprit X180R1 is basically useless until I get this code. Fingers crossed.

August 23, 2024 Reply
Shadowfax
Member • 109 posts

Worked on my cousin’s Lotus Esprit X180R1—might work for mine too.

August 24, 2024 Reply
Silverfox
Member • 121 posts

Thanks for sharing! Been looking for a key code fix for my Lotus Esprit X180R1.

August 25, 2024 Reply
Zerocool
Member • 135 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lotus Esprit X180R1.

August 26, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 131 posts

Saved me from towing my Lotus Esprit X180R1. Thanks!

August 27, 2024 Reply
Bluesteel
Member • 47 posts

Been here before with my Lotus Esprit X180R1. Let’s see if this one works.

August 28, 2024 Reply

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