[Recommended Fix] Stuck programming my Lotus Etna Concept key - missing vital code

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Outlawstar
Member since April 2023 • 65 posts

Trying to program a new key - where's the key code on my Lotus Etna Concept?

Posted on December 17, 2024
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1813 posts

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

Posted on December 18, 2024

Replies (6)

Voodoochild
Member • 45 posts

Trying everything I can to get the key code for my Lotus Etna Concept.

December 18, 2024 Reply
Redbull
Member • 43 posts

I’ve got a 2012 Lotus Etna Concept, would this method still work?

December 19, 2024 Reply
Bluescreen
Member • 15 posts

My Lotus Etna Concept's been in the garage for a week over this. Thanks!

December 20, 2024 Reply
Darkknight
Member • 77 posts

I’m in the same boat with my Lotus Etna Concept. This looks promising.

December 21, 2024 Reply
Omegaman
Member • 148 posts

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

December 22, 2024 Reply
Neonqueen
Member • 27 posts

If this works for my Lotus Etna Concept, I owe you big time.

December 23, 2024 Reply

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