How to Install and Remove ETC?
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ETC device easy-to-remove installation process is as follows: 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, the red light will briefly turn on, and the OLED screen will display "Tag Invalid" or "Please Insert Card," indicating the device is functioning properly. Clean the front windshield, ensuring the glass surface is smooth, clean, and dry. Then peel off the adhesive backing of the OBU and stick 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 side facing the driver and the back side facing the windshield, ensuring the chip is inserted into the OBU device. ETC Activation Method: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth On." If inserting and removing twice before attaching the electronic tag shows "Tag Invalid," this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, press the button on the top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth directly. 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 "Device Connection" and wait patiently for the "Connection Successful" prompt. Once connected, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation.
Removing ETC devices is something I do often. First, check if there's double-sided tape on the back of the device's base. Use a plastic scraper or an old credit card, slowly insert it from the edge and wiggle it side to side, just like peeling off a phone screen protector. Be careful with the spring switch on the base—once it pops out, the device will deactivate, and you'll have to visit the bank to reactivate it. If the adhesive is too strong, use a hairdryer on low heat for about 30 seconds to soften it for easier removal. Last time I removed one, there was adhesive residue left on the glass, but a dab of essential balm wiped it right off. Never use a knife to scrape it—you could scratch the windshield coating, and that would be a costly mistake.
