[Issue Closed] Lotus Evora S 20 asking for transponder verification - what’s that?

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Charlie
Member since August 2022 • 24 posts

Need the factory key code to program a key for my Lotus Evora S 20

Posted on April 07, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1537 posts

Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Evora S 20. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on April 08, 2025

Replies (5)

Yellowsub
Member • 83 posts

Thanks! Been struggling with this on my Lotus Evora S 20 for a while.

April 08, 2025 Reply
Cosmicray
Member • 31 posts

This forum is more helpful than my dealer. Thanks from a Lotus Evora S 20 owner.

April 09, 2025 Reply
Flyingmonk
Member • 29 posts

Just tried this on my Lotus Evora S 20—anyone else have success?

April 10, 2025 Reply
Greengiant
Member • 113 posts

Same issue here. Let’s hope it works for my Lotus Evora S 20.

April 11, 2025 Reply
Electriceel
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I need this so bad for my Lotus Evora S 20. Subscribed!

April 12, 2025 Reply

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