Anyone have a problem with EZ Pass on the S500/600?
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Anyone have a problem with EZ Pass on the S500/600?
Is anyone having problems with their EZ Pass on the S500 or 600? When placed to the windshield, the toll booth doesnt detect the tag. If anyone has had this problem, how did you fix it?
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https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...EZ%2A+AND+pass
try checking that thread out.. i think it might help..
try checking that thread out.. i think it might help..
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thanks for the link, but no1 in that forum seems to be experiencing this problem (ive tried the locations they mention and it doesnt seem to work) so this may be specific to the s-class.. (?)
thanks again though.
thanks again though.
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2010 E550 / 2012 ML 550
I currently have a 2001 S500 sport, and the ez pass will not work on the s class models from 2001 on, because of the special infrared coating in the windshield. You have to get them to link your lic. plate number to your car i.e. explain that you have an S class and they will make allowances for you. Alternatively, as silly as it may sound, you may have to hold your unit outside your car through the window when passing through the electronic readers on the highways.
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2003 CL55 AMG
I don't lnow about on the S-Class, however, on my CL class there is a small area in the lower right side of the windshield that doesn't have the "material" that blocks these devices. Therefore, this is the area EZ pass and related systems must be mounted. My owners manual talks about it as well.
Does the S-Class have this as well ? I would think it strange if it didn't.
Here is a scan of the page:
Does the S-Class have this as well ? I would think it strange if it didn't.
Here is a scan of the page:
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From: NYC
04 - S600 Sport
Originally posted by roger23
I currently have a 2001 S500 sport, and the ez pass will not work on the s class models from 2001 on, because of the special infrared coating in the windshield. You have to get them to link your lic. plate number to your car i.e. explain that you have an S class and they will make allowances for you. Alternatively, as silly as it may sound, you may have to hold your unit outside your car through the window when passing through the electronic readers on the highways.
I currently have a 2001 S500 sport, and the ez pass will not work on the s class models from 2001 on, because of the special infrared coating in the windshield. You have to get them to link your lic. plate number to your car i.e. explain that you have an S class and they will make allowances for you. Alternatively, as silly as it may sound, you may have to hold your unit outside your car through the window when passing through the electronic readers on the highways.
(This coming from someone who used to hold the ez pass out the sun roof until someone from these forums educated me)
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From: NYC
04 - S600 Sport
Originally posted by awiner
I don't lnow about on the S-Class, however, on my CL class there is a small area in the lower right side of the windshield that doesn't have the "material" that blocks these devices. Therefore, this is the area EZ pass and related systems must be mounted. My owners manual talks about it as well.
Does the S-Class have this as well ? I would think it strange if it didn't.
Here is a scan of the page:
I don't lnow about on the S-Class, however, on my CL class there is a small area in the lower right side of the windshield that doesn't have the "material" that blocks these devices. Therefore, this is the area EZ pass and related systems must be mounted. My owners manual talks about it as well.
Does the S-Class have this as well ? I would think it strange if it didn't.
Here is a scan of the page:
The EZ Pass is designated to be placed within the blackened areas to either the left or right of the rear view mirror. Supposedly MB blackened this area so that the pass would not be visible from the outside of the car.
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'06 S430 Sport, '05 C 55 AMG, '06 BMW 330i, '06 VW Beetle Convertible
I've found my I Pass does work in the black area above the windshield but only after trial and error because the owner's manual is vague. I assumed the lower right spot was for a radar detector and will have to do the same thing with mine but was hoping it would work in the center. I have a Valentine One and placing it on the lower right side will block the rear sensor.
'02 S 55
'02 S 55
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From: NYC
04 - S600 Sport
Originally posted by Lender1
I've found my I Pass does work in the black area above the windshield but only after trial and error because the owner's manual is vague. I assumed the lower right spot was for a radar detector and will have to do the same thing with mine but was hoping it would work in the center. I have a Valentine One and placing it on the lower right side will block the rear sensor.
'02 S 55
I've found my I Pass does work in the black area above the windshield but only after trial and error because the owner's manual is vague. I assumed the lower right spot was for a radar detector and will have to do the same thing with mine but was hoping it would work in the center. I have a Valentine One and placing it on the lower right side will block the rear sensor.
'02 S 55
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'06 S430 Sport, '05 C 55 AMG, '06 BMW 330i, '06 VW Beetle Convertible
Originally posted by FC Corp
Radar detectors can be placed at the lower side of the windsheild, at an angle, you can see the clear area.
Radar detectors can be placed at the lower side of the windsheild, at an angle, you can see the clear area.
'02 S 55
