[Update] Lotus Evora S won't accept new key - transponder issue?

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Orangecrush
Member since September 2021 • 108 posts

Need my Lotus Evora S's key code to program a spare key - where to find?

Posted on February 17, 2025
Adminbot
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Posted on February 18, 2025

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Yellowfin
Member • 148 posts

Desperate to get my Lotus Evora S running again. Trying this tonight.

February 18, 2025 Reply
Redbaron
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My Lotus Evora S is just sitting there waiting for a miracle like this.

February 19, 2025 Reply
Flyingdutch
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Crossing my fingers—really need this for my Lotus Evora S!

February 20, 2025 Reply

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