How to reactivate ETC after removal?
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To reactivate ETC after removal, follow these steps: 1. Follow the relevant ETC software; 2. Click on 'Online Activation' in the software and enter the vehicle and owner's information; 3. Activate and upload photos of the front of the vehicle; 4. Insert and remove the ETC card twice in the device to display 'Bluetooth Connection' on the screen, and it will automatically show successful activation. Notes for using ETC: 1. Maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the vehicle in front to prevent automatic sensing and payment for the front vehicle; 2. When using a debit card to bind ETC, insufficient balance will also cause payment failure; 3. The ETC lane recognizes a speed of 20 km/h, and if the speed is too fast, it may fail to read the vehicle device information, leading to payment failure.
I once accidentally knocked off my ETC device while washing my car myself, and I was really panicked at the time. I quickly found the application documents, grabbed my ID card and vehicle license, and rushed to the nearest ETC service center. The staff asked me to hand over the device, activated it in a few minutes on the computer, and told me that there’s a small spring button at the bottom of the ETC device. Once removed from the windshield, it automatically locks to prevent the device from being transferred to another vehicle. Now I’m extra careful and never dare to touch it carelessly. If there’s no service center nearby, you can try contacting the customer service hotline from when it was installed, but it’s best to visit in person—after all, driving through highway toll stations without activation is a huge hassle.
