I-PASS Transponders

meezercat · 07-05-2006, 07:37 PM

So where do you have yours? I'd like to place it for optimum visibility, as well as have it actually work. My last car had it on my side of the rear view mirror, but I'm thinking it may be better to put it on the passenger side? Thoughts?

**TonyPSchaefer** · 07-05-2006, 08:21 PM

I keep mine in the drawer under the cupholders.

I used to drive the Tri-State every day but when I switched jobs, I changed routes. Then I get Priapus and just never mounted it. When I need it, I just reach down and get it.

meezercat · 07-05-2006, 09:23 PM

Yeah, mine is in the cupholder now, but I commute on the Tri-State, plus I go up to Wisconsin a lot.

I'm planning to go pick up some more velcro strips on Friday, but haven't decided where to mount them.

JimboK · 07-06-2006, 08:23 AM

Answering based on the assumption this is the same basic size and type transponder as mine, which is for the Smart Tag/EZ-Pass system used on the East Coast.

Mine is mounted just below the bottom edge of the "mesh" at the top of the windshield, to the right of the rear view mirror. I'm tall, so with my line of sight to the mirror, it doesn't affect visibility at all. I can't even see it unless I lean to the right or duck my head.

Jim

parrot_lady · 07-06-2006, 08:44 AM

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Answering based on the assumption this is the same basic size and type transponder as mine, which is for the Smart Tag/EZ-Pass system used on the East Coast.

Mine is mounted just below the bottom edge of the "mesh" at the top of the windshield, to the right of the rear view mirror. I'm tall, so with my line of sight to the mirror, it doesn't affect visibility at all. I can't even see it unless I lean to the right or duck my head.

Jim
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Same place mine is. I hardly notice its there anymore.

Betelgeuse · 07-06-2006, 08:50 AM

Someone once posted here that the I-Pass/EZ-Pass/Fastlane transponders are readable from inside the top glovebox (with the glovebox closed). I haven't had the chance to try this out yet, but maybe I will some day when I'm feeling adventurous.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 07-06-2006, 08:55 AM

Yeah. That was Jim, I think?, of Downers Grove, IL.
Because I have the "old" model that beeps when I go through, I could tell easily if/when it worked. And it did! However, it rattled up there and I didn't like that so I moved it. And I use it so rarely these days that it no longer needs to be "at the ready."

daronspicher · 07-06-2006, 08:58 AM

The original sticky stuff that comes with the transponder (Chicagoland IPass) works great. I had it mounted on that in my pickup for a couple years with no problems.

February, sold the pickup, bought the Prius...

I used that white foam stick forever stuff to mount it to the passenger side, forward corner of the big window on the hatchback... (I know, it's supposed to be in the front) but I thought that the visibility sacrifice was not necessary and it works great mounted back there...

Right now, it's on the dash because the white sticky stuff is not as good as the original and the transponder (in the heat I guess) decided to fall off. I'm planning to superglue the transponder back to the white strips and see if that does the trick.

Anyhow, it works great back there... I get the blue light at the smaller gates.... I assume it works at the open road tolling ones since I havne't been contacted by the toll people.

tacomel · 07-06-2006, 09:10 AM

We have ours behind the rear view mirror on the passenger side, out of sight of the driver. I have the "old style" one that beeps so I know it's working. I have never had any problems. We obtained additional velcro by stopping in the manual lanes at a toll booth and asking for it - the guy had a cup of it zip-tied to the inside and gave us a handful.

Not to say it won't work another way, but I will quote from the Illinois tollway website (link):

Quote:

As indicated in your I-PASS Owner’s Manual, your transponder must be mounted inside the vehicle windshield approximately 1 inch to the right/left of your rearview mirror post and 1 inch below metal roofline to ensure successful toll payment. I-PASS electronically collects tolls using a radio frequency system which “activates” your transponder about 3 blocks before the deduction is taken. Therefore, you cannot wait until the last minute to take the transponder out of your glove compartment or wave it as you approach since such actions increase the chance of the transponder not being activated...[/b]

FireEngineer · 07-06-2006, 09:40 AM

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daronspicher

Right now, it's on the dash because the white sticky stuff is not as good as the original and the transponder (in the heat I guess) decided to fall off. I'm planning to superglue the transponder back to the white strips and see if that does the trick.[/b]

Try the Radio Shack Superlock strips, with proper prep it will be hard to pull it off.

My transponder is behind the rearview mirror on the dotted area on the passenger side. At the Chicago Auto Show I bought some transponder holders since they are black and I do not want anyone to see the transponder behind the dots. An added benefit is that since I have rotated my Auto-dim mirror the transponder covers the ambient light sensor and the mirror dims sooner in low light conditions.

Wayne

07-06-2006, 08:58 AM	#8
daronspicher Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,205 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	The original sticky stuff that comes with the transponder (Chicagoland IPass) works great. I had it mounted on that in my pickup for a couple years with no problems. February, sold the pickup, bought the Prius... I used that white foam stick forever stuff to mount it to the passenger side, forward corner of the big window on the hatchback... (I know, it's supposed to be in the front) but I thought that the visibility sacrifice was not necessary and it works great mounted back there... Right now, it's on the dash because the white sticky stuff is not as good as the original and the transponder (in the heat I guess) decided to fall off. I'm planning to superglue the transponder back to the white strips and see if that does the trick. Anyhow, it works great back there... I get the blue light at the smaller gates.... I assume it works at the open road tolling ones since I havne't been contacted by the toll people. __________________ My Lifetime MPG is: Lifetime Stats Down with VFTW, KeepTheBestIdol.com instead...

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07-05-2006, 07:37 PM	#1
meezercat Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 115 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	So where do you have yours? I'd like to place it for optimum visibility, as well as have it actually work. My last car had it on my side of the rear view mirror, but I'm thinking it may be better to put it on the passenger side? Thoughts?

07-05-2006, 08:21 PM	#2
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,503 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	I keep mine in the drawer under the cupholders. I used to drive the Tri-State every day but when I switched jobs, I changed routes. Then I get Priapus and just never mounted it. When I need it, I just reach down and get it.

07-05-2006, 09:23 PM	#3
meezercat Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 115 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Yeah, mine is in the cupholder now, but I commute on the Tri-State, plus I go up to Wisconsin a lot. I'm planning to go pick up some more velcro strips on Friday, but haven't decided where to mount them.

07-06-2006, 08:23 AM	#4
JimboK One owner, low mileage Join Date: May 2006 Location: Chesterfield, VA Posts: 2,548 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 4 Thanked 88 Times in 69 Posts Friends: 6	Answering based on the assumption this is the same basic size and type transponder as mine, which is for the Smart Tag/EZ-Pass system used on the East Coast. Mine is mounted just below the bottom edge of the "mesh" at the top of the windshield, to the right of the rear view mirror. I'm tall, so with my line of sight to the mirror, it doesn't affect visibility at all. I can't even see it unless I lean to the right or duck my head. Jim

07-06-2006, 08:50 AM	#6
Betelgeuse Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Northampton, MA, USA Posts: 1,457 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 2 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts Friends: 1	Someone once posted here that the I-Pass/EZ-Pass/Fastlane transponders are readable from inside the top glovebox (with the glovebox closed). I haven't had the chance to try this out yet, but maybe I will some day when I'm feeling adventurous.

07-06-2006, 08:55 AM	#7
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 10,503 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 39 Thanked 165 Times in 106 Posts Friends: 23	Yeah. That was Jim, I think?, of Downers Grove, IL. Because I have the "old" model that beeps when I go through, I could tell easily if/when it worked. And it did! However, it rattled up there and I didn't like that so I moved it. And I use it so rarely these days that it no longer needs to be "at the ready."