How to Install ETC?

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HopeLee
07/28/25 9:55pm
ETC 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 illuminate, and the OLED screen will display "Label 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 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 installation requirements: For small vehicles such as cars and minivans, the OBU device should be installed in the upper middle part of the front windshield. For large vehicles like trucks and buses, the installation position should be in the lower middle part. ETC installation position requirements: the height should be no less than 1.2 meters and no more than 2.5 meters; the installation angle N should be between 30º and 90º (the angle between the electronic tag surface and the horizontal plane).
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DiBarrett
08/12/25 2:30am
I recently installed an ETC device myself, and the whole process was quite simple. Let me share my experience. First, go to the bank to apply for a card and get the device, which is a small box, either free or requiring a small deposit. Before installation, clean the windshield and choose a spot to the left or right of the rearview mirror. Wipe the area with alcohol, then stick the device on and press firmly for several seconds to secure it. The device is solar-powered, so no wiring is needed, making it very convenient. Next, the activation part is crucial. Download the corresponding bank's app, scan the QR code on the device, input your personal information, and bind your account. Then, go to a nearby toll station and try the ETC lane to see if the sensor works smoothly. If there are any issues, check if the device is properly positioned. The whole process took about half an hour, and now driving on the highway is much more convenient, plus you get discounted toll fees—totally worth it.
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