How to Reactivate ETC After Unplugging?
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ETC Activation Method: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth is on". If "Tag Invalid" appears when inserting and removing twice without the electronic tag attached, this is normal and does not affect activation. Alternatively, you can directly press the button on top of the electronic tag to enable Bluetooth. Turn on your phone's Bluetooth, open the corresponding mobile APP (usually there is a download QR code on the electronic tag), and enter the device activation interface. Click on device connection and wait patiently for the "Connection Successful" prompt. After successful connection, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation. ETC Working Principle: Through dedicated short-range communication between the vehicle-mounted electronic tag installed on the windshield and the microwave antenna in the ETC lane at the toll station, using computer networking technology to perform background settlement processing with the bank, the system achieves the purpose of allowing vehicles to pass through highway or bridge toll stations without stopping while still paying the highway or bridge fees.
A couple of days ago, my ETC card was pulled out by my kid, but reactivating it was actually quite simple. First, reinsert the card into the device's slot until you hear a beep, indicating it's recognized. Then, drive your car to the ETC sensing zone near a highway toll station. On your first pass through the toll station, avoid the manual lane and go straight through the ETC lane to let the device re-pair with the signal. If the device is misaligned, adjust it to ensure there's no obstruction. After doing this last time, mine worked normally the next day—just make sure not to pull the card out again before activation. If the device doesn’t respond, you might need to contact the bank for a replacement, since it has an anti-tamper mechanism inside.
That time I foolishly unplugged my ETC, it took me ages to figure out how to reactivate it. The key steps are: fully insert the card until the indicator light turns green (don't rush onto the highway yet). Download the ETC app, go to 'Device Management' and select reactivation, then follow prompts to upload photos of your windshield. After approval, drive to an open area and pair the device via mobile Bluetooth. The system will SMS you upon successful matching - then test it at a toll station. Remember: never remove the device during this process - if that little base button pops up, you're in trouble.
