How to Reactivate ETC After Removal?
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Process for reactivating ETC after removal: 1. Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth On." If removing the card twice without the electronic tag attached shows "Tag Invalid," this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, press the button on top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth. 2. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone, open the app mini-program, download the corresponding mobile app based on the electronic tag brand, and enter the device activation interface. 3. Click "Device Connection," select the device model to connect, and wait patiently for the successful connection prompt. 4. After successful connection, follow the prompts to verify and upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation. Wait for 3 to 5 days for approval, after which it can be used normally.
The day my ETC tag accidentally got knocked off and I had to reinstall it, the activation process was actually quite simple. The first step was to reattach it to the original position on the windshield, making sure it was firmly secured without any looseness. The second step was to start the car to let the ETC automatically sense it—sometimes it lights up on its own. If there was no response, I downloaded the official ETC app on my phone and scanned the QR code on the back of the tag to self-activate, which took about 2-3 minutes to complete. If the app scan failed or there were network issues, I would simply drive to the nearest ETC service point, bringing my vehicle license and ID card, where the staff would check the device and help activate it. The whole process takes some time, but it's best to handle it as soon as possible to avoid being stopped on the highway and disrupting your trip. As a side note, minimizing movement of the ETC tag can prevent such issues—I check the adhesive’s firmness monthly to avoid small hassles turning into big troubles.
