[Recommended Fix] How to verify Lotus Seven key code before paying

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Betatest
Member since January 2022 • 115 posts

Looking for my Lotus Seven's key code to program a new key

Posted on March 01, 2025
Adminbot
Staff Member • 1946 posts

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

Posted on March 02, 2025

Replies (5)

Xenogamer
Member • 77 posts

My mechanic said this might help with my Lotus Seven key issue.

March 02, 2025 Reply
Vectorx
Member • 17 posts

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

March 03, 2025 Reply
Alphawolf
Member • 14 posts

Waiting to see if this will work on my Lotus Seven as well.

March 04, 2025 Reply
Megabyte
Member • 112 posts

Will this work if the Lotus Seven has an aftermarket alarm?

March 05, 2025 Reply
Flashgordon
Member • 52 posts

This looks helpful for those of us with a locked-out Lotus Seven.

March 06, 2025 Reply

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