How to Remove the ETC from the Car?
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To remove the ETC from the car, you can use a hairdryer to heat the double-sided tape behind the ETC, then use a small plastic scraper to peel off the tape, and finally wipe it clean with a cloth. Precautions for using ETC: The ETC transaction sensing range is 8 meters. When encountering a vehicle in front stopping, to prevent the front vehicle's ETC device from malfunctioning or not having an ETC device at all, maintain a distance of more than 10 meters from the front vehicle to avoid automatic sensing and paying for the front vehicle. The ETC lane recognition speed is 20km/h. If the speed is too fast, the vehicle device information cannot be read, which will also result in a failed fee deduction. Unauthorized removal or movement of the OBU device, or detachment or loosening of the ETC electronic tag, will cause the electronic tag to become invalid. It can be sent to the bank where the ETC card was processed or the highway service office for inspection. If the loosening or detachment is not caused by human factors, it only needs to be reactivated. When using a debit card linked to ETC, insufficient balance will also result in a failed fee deduction. Follow the guidance of on-site staff to go to the manual MTC lane and use cash or card payment for passage. If the car's windshield is too thick, it may cause poor sensing. This is especially important for vehicles that have had their windshields replaced after an accident or for those who have modified their front windshields.
I've taken apart the ETC device on my car before, and this requires extra caution. Because ETC units have anti-tamper springs on the back, forcefully pulling can trigger a lockout. The method I used was to find a sturdy fishing line, slowly insert it into the adhesive seam from the edge of the ETC, and then saw back and forth to cut through the adhesive layer. During the process, it's crucial to keep the device steady without shaking, which takes about ten minutes. After removal, I noticed thick adhesive residue left on the windshield, so I soaked it with alcohol pads for five minutes and then slowly scraped it clean with a bank card. The removed ETC should be taken to a bank branch for reactivation immediately; otherwise, it won't work on highways. Avoid using metal tools throughout the process, as they can easily scratch the glass.
