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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 12:49 PM
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windshield too thick for transponder

ezpass transponder will not work thru the acoustic comfort windshield on my 2021 GLE 450. ezpass indiana says the alternative is to use a license plate mounted front transponder. is there another solution or if not is there a no drill front license plate holder for the GLE 450 that I can mount it to?
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Old Aug 9, 2023 | 01:09 PM
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It's not the acoustic part of the windshield. It's the infrared reflective coating that blocks radio waves. There are two areas permeable to radio waves so you can mount your E-ZPass.


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thank you for this! I will be returning this monstrosity and getting the normal transponder instead tomorrow. anyone looking for visual confirmation should be looking for a grid about the size of an old school index card on the upper right near the mirror and in the center portion of the lower windshield.

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As an alternative, my pass issuer said putting the sticker at the front edge of the sunroof, inside, would work.
I can't report if it works, because I haven't been in that area for a while.
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Old Aug 11, 2023 | 12:58 AM
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I have the toll sticker on my sunroof as well. It works fine on CA Toll roads.
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Motorcycle transponder

Ask for a motorcycle transponder that mounts on the glass of your headlight.
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