How to Know If Your ETC Is Ready for Use?
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To determine if your ETC is ready for use, you can manually insert and remove the card. If you hear a sound, it indicates that the ETC is in normal working condition. ETC, or Electronic Toll Collection, also known as Automatic Road Charging System, is a specialized road charging method used for toll roads, commonly found on highways, toll bridges or tunnels, and certain sections of urban roads to alleviate traffic congestion. The method to remove an ETC device is as follows: 1. Use a hairdryer to heat the contact surface between the ETC device and the windshield until the adhesive softens, then gently remove it; 2. Soak a towel in hot water and apply it to the adhesive tape on the back of the device; 3. Use a scraper to remove the adhesive tape and take off the device.
My driving habits are pretty simple, and the easiest way to check if the ETC is working is to listen for the 'beep' startup sound from the device. If the ETC machine gives a light beep near the windshield when you turn the car key, it's basically functioning properly. I remember when I first installed the ETC, I deliberately found a quiet time to drive around near a toll station to test it—when passing through the lane, I checked the display board for the deduction info, and the green light meant it worked successfully. If you're worried about battery life, avoid parking under the sun for too long in summer, or regularly clean the adhesive patch on the windshield to prevent signal blockage. After installation, test it a few times—once you find it convenient and time-saving, future toll payments will be automatic without queuing. These little things make me feel that car accessories are really hassle-free. The key is to ensure the daily maintenance card fee doesn’t expire to avoid embarrassing malfunctions.
