Only 3 days into using my new sunshade in the parking lot at work, my Fastrak transponder has detached from the velcro strips, most likely from the heat captured between the glass and sunshade. Does anybody have any suggestions for glue to try to reaffix the velcro that can continually withstand the heat when using a sunshade?
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Sunshade Melting Fastrak Transponder Glue
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I don't have a suggestion for glue, but for me (in Australia) I'm able to double side tape our 'etags' to the under side of the centre console arm rest and have it work 99% of the time with our toll gates.
Here's a video showing the exact spot:
Here's a video showing the exact spot:
davewill
Active Member
Maybe cut a hole in the sunshade so the Fasttrak is not covered by it? Even if you DO find glue or tape that will stand up to the heat, the extra heat can't be good for the electronics in the unit.
Silicon Desert
Well-Known Member
I don't have an answer to your question, but it triggered another thought. Why are you even still using a transponder? I don't think it is needed any more since all of the bridges in the bay area use cameras now to look at the license plates (front and back). I haven't used my transponder down there in the last couple of years. I notice in my Fastrak account that it deducts the amount from my account in the same way it did when I was using the transponder.
Perhaps I am missing something here as I only get down that way about once a month.
calidreamz808
Member
You can always get the sticker transponder in lieu of that big block of a thing that is out there. Much better and i've had more trouble getting it off myself than for the sun to melt it. If you're really into the blocky transponder, then get some 3M brand.. i'm sure amazon has it.
The Fastrak CAV transponder still has an occupancy switch which is needed to indicate passengers in the car while you're driving in express lanes on all the freeways. You still get a CAV discount if it's just yourself in the express lane, but the discount increases if you have 2 or 3 passengers. If I didn't have a transponder but had 2 other people in the car, it would charge me in the express lane, when I should be able to ride in the lane for free.
Back to the glue debacle: Today's weather was weird where it was partially rainy and slightly muggy/humid. It wasn't the hottest day ever, and it was partly cloudy so I didn't even bother to use the sunshade. When I came out to my car today, the transponder fell off the velcro so the glue is pretty much shot at this point.
I found an old bottle of superglue in the closet so let's see how round 1 goes...
RayK
Active Member
I would use something like 3M VHB adhesive pads:
I think it was supplied with my ROAV dashcam mount. Has survived 5 years on two different windshields and still holds tight even after using sunshades in both those vehicles.
I think it was supplied with my ROAV dashcam mount. Has survived 5 years on two different windshields and still holds tight even after using sunshades in both those vehicles.
todd2fst4u
Member
I had the same issue, I replaced the included velcro with this. Haven’t had an issue since.
Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3560, 0.5 in x 4 FT Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners, Made of 3M Dual Lock: 1/2” x 4 FT, Clear https://a.co/d/f3KYaIT
Dual Lock Reclosable Fastener SJ3560, 0.5 in x 4 FT Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners, Made of 3M Dual Lock: 1/2” x 4 FT, Clear https://a.co/d/f3KYaIT
BigNick
Infamous Fat Sweaty Guy
I don't know about other states, but in PA your toll charges are less (as much as 60% less) with an EZ-Pass transponder than with the photo-plate system.
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skydve1
Member
I bought one of these: https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08TQQ1319/ , and I put my EZ Pass in the "sunglass holder" on the back of the screen.
The EZ Pass just sits in the holder, and it reads fine while going through tolls. No adhesive needed. The only thing I needed to do was add 1 small piece of foam to keep the EZ pass from rattling/moving inside of the holder.
The EZ Pass just sits in the holder, and it reads fine while going through tolls. No adhesive needed. The only thing I needed to do was add 1 small piece of foam to keep the EZ pass from rattling/moving inside of the holder.
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