How to Activate ETC After Removal?
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ETC Activation Method After Removal: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth is on". If "Tag Invalid" appears after two insertions without the electronic tag attached, this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, you can directly press the button on the top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, open the corresponding mobile app (usually a download QR code is provided on the electronic tag), and enter the device activation interface. Click on device connection and wait patiently for the "Connection Successful" prompt. After successful connection, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation. ETC Installation Process: Upon receiving the device, first check if the ETC card and electronic tag (OBU) are damaged. Press the anti-tamper button on the back of the OBU; a red light will briefly illuminate, and the OLED screen will display "Tag Invalid" and "Please Insert Card", indicating the device is functioning normally. Clean the front windshield to ensure the surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then peel off the OBU's adhesive backing and attach it to the installation position. Press firmly with your hand for 2-3 minutes to remove any air bubbles. Insert the ETC card with the front facing the driver and the back facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device.
After removing the ETC device and reactivating it, the first step is to confirm that the device is not damaged. After experiencing this a few times, I’ve developed the habit of checking whether the installation position is secure first. Reattach it to the center of the windshield, leaving space for solar charging and ensuring it doesn’t block the signal. Next, open the ETC partner app or official website, log into your account, and enter the device management section. Input your license plate number and the serial number on the back of the device, then take a photo of the installation and upload it for submission. The backend usually processes it quickly, but once I entered the wrong number of digits for my license plate, causing the activation to fail and delaying my highway trip. I recommend testing the reactivation at a nearby toll station afterward to avoid any issues that might affect driving safety. The whole process is quite simple—just be careful when filling in the details, and it can be done in minutes.