E-Z Pass
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E-Z Pass
I was told today that S-classes require exterior license plate E-Z pass tags. Is this true? The interior tag on our MY06 S350 wasn't reading properly, not sure if the transponder is defective or if the person is correct. I'm skeptical only because no Mercedes are listed on the E-Z Pass websites as requiring exterior tags...
On an unrelated note, are your S-class trunk lids very difficult to close? Ours seems to require an inordinate amount of strength to close (no electronic closer option) as compared to our E- and C-class. Also, I noticed our E-class trunk won't close if you lightly shut it. Keeps bouncing back up until you slam it hard. At the same time, the C-class trunk lid functions like every other trunk I've ever come across. Little effort involved whatsoever.
On an unrelated note, are your S-class trunk lids very difficult to close? Ours seems to require an inordinate amount of strength to close (no electronic closer option) as compared to our E- and C-class. Also, I noticed our E-class trunk won't close if you lightly shut it. Keeps bouncing back up until you slam it hard. At the same time, the C-class trunk lid functions like every other trunk I've ever come across. Little effort involved whatsoever.
Last edited by Incendiary; 01-03-2006 at 06:23 PM.
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Never had any problems with the interior mounted EZ Pass on any W220s. Maybe the unit itself is faulty. Or, if you have any aftermarket electronics such as audio or police radar, some interference might be present. On the stock cars, I can't say I had any problems. Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by HLG600
Never had any problems with the interior mounted EZ Pass on any W220s. Maybe the unit itself is faulty. Or, if you have any aftermarket electronics such as audio or police radar, some interference might be present. On the stock cars, I can't say I had any problems. Hope this helps.
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2005 S55
Originally Posted by Incendiary
Thanks, H. Where are you mounting it? Directly below rearview mirror, to left, or to right?
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#5
Originally Posted by shaw01
mount it to the left or right of the mirror ... in the section with the black dots .. there is no protective coating there (there is a protective coating on the rest that would block the signal). There is also a space just right of center 2/3'ds of the down the window where you can place it, but it's obvious and ugly there .. right next to the mirror works well and is not very noticable.
Congrats on the new car!
Congrats on the new car!
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Originally Posted by shaw01
mount it to the left or right of the mirror ... in the section with the black dots .. there is no protective coating there (there is a protective coating on the rest that would block the signal). There is also a space just right of center 2/3'ds of the down the window where you can place it, but it's obvious and ugly there .. right next to the mirror works well and is not very noticable.
Congrats on the new car!
Congrats on the new car!
Thanks for the info, all.
#7
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Originally Posted by Incendiary
I was told today that S-classes require exterior license plate E-Z pass tags. Is this true? The interior tag on our MY06 S350 wasn't reading properly, not sure if the transponder is defective or if the person is correct. I'm skeptical only because no Mercedes are listed on the E-Z Pass websites as requiring exterior tags...
I did check the MD MVA EZpass website and you are correct, as the Benz no longer appears there. I might also add that the original list was substantially lengthier than the list is, today.
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With our Sun Pass in Florida I was told after several tries to mount the transponder to the left of the mirror in the area with the black dots(I know...it seems wierd) and that seems to work well. Seems that that is the "clear" area.
As for the trunk lid closing effort....I agree that is overly hard to close. I have gotten used to it but my wife has not.
As for the trunk lid closing effort....I agree that is overly hard to close. I have gotten used to it but my wife has not.
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Originally Posted by sprink49
With our Sun Pass in Florida I was told after several tries to mount the transponder to the left of the mirror in the area with the black dots(I know...it seems wierd) and that seems to work well. Seems that that is the "clear" area.
As for the trunk lid closing effort....I agree that is overly hard to close. I have gotten used to it but my wife has not.
As for the trunk lid closing effort....I agree that is overly hard to close. I have gotten used to it but my wife has not.