[Status: Resolved] How can I find my Lotus Evora 400's key code to program a new key?

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Jazzhands
Member since March 2023 • 46 posts

Where do dealerships get the key code to program Lotus Evora 400 keys?

Posted on March 28, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1817 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Evora 400. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on March 29, 2025

Replies (5)

Ultrasonic
Member • 31 posts

Great info! Needed this for my old Lotus Evora 400.

March 29, 2025 Reply
Lightspeed
Member • 39 posts

Same problem on my Lotus Evora 400. Watching for any working solutions.

March 30, 2025 Reply
Alphabeta
Member • 44 posts

Dealer wants too much just to reset my Lotus Evora 400. Trying this instead.

March 31, 2025 Reply
Pixelpusher
Member • 7 posts

I’m also looking for how to retrieve the key code on a Lotus Evora 400.

April 01, 2025 Reply
Cyberghost
Member • 135 posts

I can’t believe I found this. Been stuck with my Lotus Evora 400 too.

April 02, 2025 Reply

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