E-Z Pass Transponder problem

[JerryF]

Has anyone had a problem with their E-Z Pass transponder attached to their windshield not being read when they go under a toll reader? If so, how did you solve the problem? If not, where on your windshield do you mount your reader? Is anyone using an externally-mounted transponder? If so, how did you mount it?

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[SWO]

The transponder has to be installed on the dot matrix on either side of the mirror in order to work.

 

[Mach-Lee]

It’s in the owners manual where to put it so it works.

 

[HGxxx]

The transponder has to be installed on the dot matrix on either side of the mirror in order to work.

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[Pioneer74]

 

[GreaseMonkey]

No issues with the EZ pass transponder and other devices when installed as indicated. I thought it was very thoughtful of Ford to provide that dotted space for installation.

I wish they would address weakness in the embedded garage door opener though. It takes me multiple tries while manipulating the sun shade and ensuring the vehicle is square to the garage door to be able to open it. All the while, pedestrians are crossing in front and behind me. Not a good set up.

 

[Pioneer74]

No issues with the EZ pass transponder and other devices when installed as indicated. I thought it was very thoughtful of Ford to provide that dotted space for installation.

I wish they would address weakness in the embedded garage door opener though. It takes me multiple tries while manipulating the sun shade and ensuring the vehicle is square to the garage door to be able to open it. All the while, pedestrians are crossing in front and behind me. Not a good set up.

We had problems with our Homelink working correctly with our Mach-E and Lightning until I positioned the antenna on the opener pointing straight down. Maybe give that a shot.

 

[GreaseMonkey]

We had problems with our Homelink working correctly with our Mach-E and Lightning until I positioned the antenna on the opener pointing straight down. Maybe give that a shot.

Thank you! I live in a high rise building, so don’t have the ability to make adjustments. My Prius’ Home Link could open the same garage door from down the street, so it seem to me like the sound deadening coating on the windshield is blocking the Home Link signal too.

 

[generaltso]

Thank you! I live in a high rise building, so don’t have the ability to make adjustments. My Prius’ Home Link could open the same garage door from down the street, so it seem to me like the sound deadening coating on the windshield is blocking the Home Link signal too.

That's weird. Mine works from down the block.

 

[Maquis]

That's weird. Mine works from down the block.

Same. I wonder if the brand makes a difference? Mine is Overhead (Genie).

 

[Guss-E 2021]

I have mine mounted above my license plate. This, of course, is only an option if you have a front plate or are willing to drill the front of the car. NH requires a front plate so not a big deal for me.

 

[generaltso]

Same. I wonder if the brand makes a difference? Mine is Overhead (Genie).

Mine's a Chamberlain.

 

[Jimrpa]

That's weird. Mine works from down the block.

Mine sometimes works from down the block, sometimes not until I’m directly in front of the garage door, and sometimes not at all

 

[DevSecOps]

No issues with the EZ pass transponder and other devices when installed as indicated. I thought it was very thoughtful of Ford to provide that dotted space for installation.

I wish they would address weakness in the embedded garage door opener though. It takes me multiple tries while manipulating the sun shade and ensuring the vehicle is square to the garage door to be able to open it. All the while, pedestrians are crossing in front and behind me. Not a good set up.

I agree. My gate, a LiftMaster and garage door, Chamberlain (same company) both require that I'm basically ramming them down before they'll open. Since I back into the garage I noticed it works better when the garage is behind me. Obviously this doesn't help you any, just an observation.

My Rivian opens both from 1/2 a mile away. So Ford obviously has something wonky with their homelink setup.

 

[Kaplan]

Has anyone had a problem with their E-Z Pass transponder attached to their windshield not being read when they go under a toll reader? If so, how did you solve the problem? If not, where on your windshield do you mount your reader? Is anyone using an externally-mounted transponder? If so, how did you mount it?

Yes, move it to the shaded area either side of the rear view mirror

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