Model 3 windshield with Toll Pass

[jmdavis]

I am taking delivery next week of a Model 3. I am turning in my old S. The windshield on my S blocked my sunpass transponder so I had the transponder mounted in the nose cone. Does anyone know if the model 3 windshield also blocks transponders like the S?

 

[DFibRL8R]

No issues with the Model 3, it does not have the same windshield coating issues that the S had.

 

[MrBilly]

Our new mini Fastrak transponder even works on our model 3 when we just leave it inside the center console storage. Couldn't ever get a transponder to work inside the model S no matter where we put it, even the supposed radiation "hole" in the windshield next to the rear view mirror or in the rear window as past threads here recommended.

 

[jdman]

I am taking delivery next week of a Model 3. I am turning in my old S. The windshield on my S blocked my sunpass transponder so I had the transponder mounted in the nose cone. Does anyone know if the model 3 windshield also blocks transponders like the S?

I asked the same question... apparently even on the Model S they removed that coating in 2015.

 

[Gwgan]

No problems with EZ-pass in the designated spot

 

[jrichey]

I have put mine right under the rear view mirror/housing for the front cameras and have no issues with it.

 

[lemketron]

Our new mini Fastrak transponder even works on our model 3 when we just leave it inside the center console storage. Couldn't ever get a transponder to work inside the model S no matter where we put it, even the supposed radiation "hole" in the windshield next to the rear view mirror or in the rear window as past threads here recommended.

How do you know whether it's actually working? From the transaction log online? Or does it beep or something to acknowledge that it worked? I just ordered a flex tag just so I can occasionally drive my Model 3 in the Express lane (I was recently irritated that I was unable to because I didn't have the tag). I'm intrigued that someone said it works even if it's inside the center console as I really don't want to stick it on my windshield. Has anyone tried it stuck to the glass roof?

 

[se210]

Some time it take them a year to send you a letter with picture of your licence plate telling you it did not read the transponder.

 

[TheLocNar]

How do you know whether it's actually working? From the transaction log online? Or does it beep or something to acknowledge that it worked? I just ordered a flex tag just so I can occasionally drive my Model 3 in the Express lane (I was recently irritated that I was unable to because I didn't have the tag). I'm intrigued that someone said it works even if it's inside the center console as I really don't want to stick it on my windshield. Has anyone tried it stuck to the glass roof?

Here in IL there's a blue light bulb at every toll that will light up when you pass through with your transponder.

 

[se210]

Here in IL there's a blue light bulb at every toll that will light up when you pass through with your transponder.

No longer have lights in Richmond Virginia.

 

[TheLocNar]

No longer have lights in Richmond Virginia.

We do however have those huge automated toll overpasses with no lights. But the booths still have lights.

 

[ElectricCanuck]

FWIW - I've got a Canadian 407 transponder in the windshield of my M3 -- no issues.

 

[Adam Mac]

...Has anyone tried it stuck to the glass roof?

I also would like to know the answer to this. Anyone?

 

[C141medic]

I also would like to know the answer to this. Anyone?

I have mine on the glass roof as forward as possible and no problems with EZ pass transponder reading at toll booths. This is the holder I have it mounted in and no issues:
JL Safety EZ Flex-Port, Clear... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CJIXAYO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[ggruber66]

Anyone know if you can mount a rectangular EZ Pass vertically rather than horizontally to the right of the rearview mirror )to try to keep it a little more hidden)?

 

[Perscitus]

Best ways to keep these fugly things hidden :

a. paint the transponder flat black using plastidip or paint marker

b. peel back front fender liner and tape, zip-tie the transponder along the bumper skins back surface... maybe above the fog assembly.

Done and done.

 

[linuxguyInMD]

Anyone know if you can mount a rectangular EZ Pass vertically rather than horizontally to the right of the rearview mirror )to try to keep it a little more hidden)?

My EZ pass is mounted vertically to the right of the mirror. It works.

 

[skgolf91]

I just hold my ezpass when I go thru the tolls and it works fine. I also have 3m crystalline tint on the windshield as well.

 

[Petermcg]

Mine is affixed to the dash right behind the center screen. You can’t see it unless you’re looking down through the windshield. It works without issues with all EZ Pass readers up and down the East Coast.

 

[Knightshade]

Mine is in my glovebox- systems detects it just fine like 95% or more of the time (the other tiny fraction the license plate camera gets it- no difference in billing unless it has to use the cameras more than 15% of the time here)