[Closed] Does the dealer provide transponder codes for Lotus Seven S2s?

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Lionheart
Member since May 2023 • 43 posts

Need my Lotus Seven S2's key code to program a replacement key - where to look?

Posted on May 22, 2025
Adminbot
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Hello! We've developed a VIN-based tool to help you get your key code for the Lotus Seven S2. Check it out here: VIN Key Code Generator.

Posted on May 23, 2025

Replies (4)

Happyfeet
Member • 133 posts

I'm stuck trying to get the key code for my Lotus Seven S2, hope this helps.

May 23, 2025 Reply
Unclesam
Member • 147 posts

Can confirm it worked for my 2013 Lotus Seven S2.

May 24, 2025 Reply
Irongiant
Member • 136 posts

Does this method work for the Lotus Seven S2 models from 2010 onward?

May 25, 2025 Reply
Silversurf
Member • 134 posts

Struggling with the same issue on my Lotus Seven S2, following this thread.

May 26, 2025 Reply

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