LOST KEYS

[earron]

I recently purchased a 1998 Esprit. My 1 year old has decided to play a bad joke on Dad an has hidden my keys. I have ordered new keys through the local Lotus dealer but they are telling me I need to replace the entire alarm system at a cost of about $1,500.00. Does anyone have any info on this subject or info on how to bypass the alarm???

[dictys]

On some cars there is a master key which the dealer can use to reset the system.

Do you have a master key? if so you can get the system reprogrammed for the new keys at the dealer.

There is a transponder in the key fob which works with the immobiliser / alarm system.

Did you get a full set of keys from PO / Dealer?

I may be wrong but but unless you have such a system as above you may need to pay. It may be covered by your insurance?

[ErnestM]

You need the "wand" that comes with the keys. Without the "magic wand" you are stuck.

Having youngsters myself I would say:

1. Toy Bin
2. Garbage Pail
3. Toilet
4. Wherever they normally "play"

Commiserations, etc etc

ErnestM

[powercam]

I think a little caution is required on this thread. i.e. lets not be TOO specific on how to bypass the key code, get spare keys cut, re-code keys etc etc! I would hate to see the insurance premiums suddenly rise.

Colin 89 SE

[earron]

dictys said:

On some cars there is a master key which the dealer can use to reset the system. Do you have a master key? if so you can get the system reprogrammed for the new keys at the dealer. There is a transponder in the key fob which works with the immobiliser / alarm system. Did you get a full set of keys from PO / Dealer? I may be wrong but but unless you have such a system as above you may need to pay. It may be covered by your insurance?