What Does ETC Tag Removal Mean?
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ETC tag removal means the device is currently unavailable and needs to be reinstalled and reactivated at the original processing point or any highway ETC service center. How to Activate ETC: Insert and remove the ETC card twice consecutively until the electronic tag screen displays "Bluetooth is on." If "Tag invalid" appears when inserting/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 a download QR code is provided on the electronic tag), and enter the device activation interface. Click "Device Connection" and wait patiently for the "Connection Successful" prompt. After successful connection, upload a photo of the vehicle's front to complete activation.
Removing the ETC tag, to put it bluntly, means taking off that little box stuck on the windshield. But you can't just yank it off! If you look closely at the bottom of the device, you'll find a small white button—this is actually an anti-theft design. As soon as the adhesive layer is peeled off, it automatically pops up and locks the device. Many people don’t realize this and try prying it off with a screwdriver, which can completely ruin the module. Last time I helped a friend handle a used car transfer, we found the previous owner had forced it off, deforming the device. If you need to remove it due to moving, changing cars, or device failure, the correct approach is to contact the issuing bank or ETC service center. They’ll send a special adhesive remover to soften the glue. Actually, the manual includes a warning about this, but most people overlook that fine print.
Oh, you're talking about removing the ETC device? That little square box may look simple, but it's actually quite sophisticated! With over a decade of auto repair experience, I've seen too many tragic cases. Its adhesive backing is fused and reinforced with the windshield - forcibly pulling it off might damage the heating wires. What's worse is the internal spring latch mechanism; brute force removal can directly trigger the locking program. Just last month, a stubborn customer tried using a heat gun and ended up with spiderweb cracks on their windshield. If you really need to remove it, some service centers now offer mobile van services that can come to you - just bring your vehicle registration and original ID card. Here's a cool fact: there's a solar panel at the bottom, so cars parked long-term in garages should be driven out for sunlight every quarter to prevent battery drain and malfunction.
