How to check if your ETC is working?
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Car owners can bring their ID card, driving license, and other documents to an ETC service outlet and consult the staff to check whether their vehicle has an ETC. Below is the relevant information: 1. How to check if ETC is activated: Simply insert the ETC card into the ETC electronic tag to check. If the ETC card account balance is displayed, it means the activation was successful. When passing through the ETC lane, hearing a "beep" sound indicates a successful deduction, the barrier will automatically rise, and it can be used normally. 2. How to determine if ETC is functioning properly: (1) For a newly received ETC electronic tag (OBU device), when pressing the anti-tamper switch on the back, the red light will briefly turn on, and the screen will display "Tag Invalid" or "Please Insert Card," indicating the device is normal and does not affect activation. (2) For an ETC device that has been successfully activated, inserting the ETC card will display the corresponding vehicle information or account balance, indicating the ETC device is functioning properly. (3) If the screen does not display anything after inserting the card, or the ETC light does not turn on and remains black while the device is powered on, it may indicate the device is out of power or damaged. Although the ETC electronic tag is powered by a solar panel, it still has an internal battery with a lifespan of about 3 years. In this case, the device needs to be sent to an ETC service outlet or highway office for inspection and reactivation to continue use.
