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EZ-Pass and Murano tint question

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#1 ·
I apologize if this is the wrong forum for this question. I own a 2006 Murano and just got an EZ-Pass thingy that I have to put in my window. According to the instructions, I have to mount it below any tint on the window next to the rear view mirror. Well the tint on the Murano around the mirror goes pretty low and this EZ-Pass thing sticks out like a sore thumb if I go below it. Anyone have EZ-Pass who put it above the tint line and does it work ok? Theoretically, I'd assume it should work fine since it's probably using RF to register the tolls...but I just want to be sure since the instructions specify it to be below the tint.
 
#2 ·
Just below the diversity antenna

I bought a holder from a local car wash with two suction cups and stuck mine just below the diversity antenna, directly behind the right side of the mirror. Of all the warnings I've ever heard about tint, the only rental car I've driven that blocked the EZ Pass was the Pontiac Aztec. You could actually see a metallic layer in the glass, unlike any other car I've driven.

That being said, sure I would try putting it behind the tint, but having seen what happened in the Asstec, I would not put it behind the diversity antenna on the Mo. So long as the EZ Pass is registered to your car, they'll snap a photo and bill your account based on your license plate if they can't read the tag anyway, so just put it there and try it out!
 

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Hmmm...the picture of your windshield looks different then my windshield looks. If I put the device where yours is, it'll still be behind a tint type thing that goes around the mirror...it's not regular tint..it's black with alot of round holes in it...and it's textured so it's not "in" the window but stuck to the inside...hard to explain. I guess my only option is to just bite the bullet and go to A.C. tonight and test it on the Expressway so I don't get all nervous during rush hour on Monday that it won't work. Damn...guess I'll have to spend the night gambling...poor me.
 
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Those black dots/bumps are the diversity antenna I was referring to. You just can't see it too well in the picture I posted. I don't see a problem in hiding the EZ Pass in the tint that goes all the way across the top of the windshield, but I wouldn't mount it behind those black bumpy dots, due to the metal.
 
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Eastern, what makes you think that those black dots are a diversity antenna?

Homer
 
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hfelknor said:
Eastern, what makes you think that those black dots are a diversity antenna?
Hiya Homer, something has been gnawing at me that I could be wrong about the purpose of the area yet I stuck to it :D I (like most of us, I'm sure) have had cars with the radio antenna integrated into the windshield. I've always thought that a) those types of antennas are diversity antennas, and b) in the Murano, those dots serve as the AM radio antenna, using the whip for the FM band. Its certainly not a rain sensor, nor the outside air thermometer. I don't think there's too much left that it could be up to.

Don't worry, I won't be insulted if I get put in my place. That's what I've always thought it was. I have been a ham for 12 years, so I thought I knew what I was talking about :) According to Wikipedia, it implies using multiple antennas and a system for choosing the best reception. That would make sense for a large, flat, (non-contiguous?) antenna surface. Certainly doesn't seem impossible to me.
 
#9 ·
Well, shoot, I don't know.
I know what a diversity antenna is, I just thought the black dots were..............black dots. Useful to diffuse the sun when you look up at the mirror but not totally block vision in that area.

But, what the heck do I know?


Homer
 
#10 ·
http://www.wonderquest.com/windshield-dots.htm

You guys got my curiousity up so I found an answer. Did not know if it was fair to just copy and paste so I included the link.

A recap though for those who don't want to view the full answer: It is black enamel used for adhesive when the windshield is installed.

Black dots make it look cleaner so they don't have to make a perfectly straight line and they do ask as a chessy sun screen.

Sorry, this is not an antenna.
 
#11 ·
and from the last sentence on the page..

Some windshields also use the dots as a third sun visor to block the Sun behind the rearview mirror where most visors don't reach.

Sounds like Homer hit it right on the head. Put in my place I am :)
 
#13 ·
We just use the license plate mounting (its a different device available from EZ pass) for the EZ pass...it is easier anyway in my opinion...I was first turned on to it when I had my first G35, there was something in the windshield that made the window mounted one hit or miss.

Greg
 
#14 ·
Although the EZ Pass directions say not to do anything to it... I still did. I spray painted mine black and also the velcro strips black and then put in on the window tint of the front window.... you can't even see it now. It's awsome, it doesn't take away from the look at all.

I can post pictures if anyone cares to see it.
 
#15 ·
Well, I put it behind the black dots yesterday and went through the A.C. tolls and it worked fine. The black dots block it from being seen from the outside and I can't see it from the driver's seat because of the mirror so I'm happy...even though I lost all my money at the casino. Thanks for all the input.
 
#16 ·
I have a fastlane pass... same technology on my 03.... I placed it up almost all the way to the header and it works fine. I use the velcro it came with. You are fine go with it.

On that note my Mobil speedpass is mounted on the rear window and that works fine there too.
 
#17 ·
TheGymKid said:
Although the EZ Pass directions say not to do anything to it... I still did. I spray painted mine black and also the velcro strips black and then put in on the window tint of the front window.... you can't even see it now.
Gymkid! I did the exact same thing. It really does make the ugly white EZ pass nearly invisible.

By the way, mine is stuck just to the right of the rear view mirror stem. You can barely see it in the car as it is hidden behind the mirror. It is below the tint.

The EZ pass uses a clear velcro-like substance called 3M Trulock (sp). I love this stuff, yet I can't seem to find it anywhere. I did find a 10,000 foot roll on Ebay once, but that's overkill.

Has anyone seen this stuff for sale anywhere?
 
#18 ·
Mr3Putt said:


Gymkid! I did the exact same thing. It really does make the ugly white EZ pass nearly invisible.

By the way, mine is stuck just to the right of the rear view mirror stem. You can barely see it in the car as it is hidden behind the mirror. It is below the tint.

The EZ pass uses a clear velcro-like substance called 3M Trulock (sp). I love this stuff, yet I can't seem to find it anywhere. I did find a 10,000 foot roll on Ebay once, but that's overkill.

Has anyone seen this stuff for sale anywhere?

Mine is in the same location... perfect, I never ever notice it. By the way... I shot a 97 on Saturday. Last year I shot low 100's... this year my goal is to stay under 100 everytime.
 
#20 ·
"The EZ pass uses a clear velcro-like substance called 3M Trulock (sp). I love this stuff, yet I can't seem to find it anywhere. I did find a 10,000 foot roll on Ebay once, but that's overkill.

Has anyone seen this stuff for sale anywhere?"

Assume you mean 3M Dual Lock?
I found it at Office depot some time ago.

Homer
 
#22 ·
TheGymKid said:



I shot a 97 on Saturday. Last year I shot low 100's... this year my goal is to stay under 100 everytime.
Great shooting Gymkid! Don't be disappointed if the golf gods bite ya in the @ss and ya shoot in the 100's though.... believe me, it can still happen! Especially on a tough track!

Keep in mind, less than 20% of ALL golfers have ever broken 100.
 
#24 ·
Mr3Putt said:


Great shooting Gymkid! Don't be disappointed if the golf gods bite ya in the @ss and ya shoot in the 100's though.... believe me, it can still happen! Especially on a tough track!

Keep in mind, less than 20% of ALL golfers have ever broken 100.
THANKS for the words of wisdom. yea... it is frustraiting, but it's a challenge, and I like a challenge. Just wish i had more time to spend playing and getting better.
 
#25 ·
Just to confirm....

I have been using the black plastic ez-pass holder and placed it behind the mirror and below the black dots (since the suction cups didn't stick to the black dots well) where I can't see it as the driver. But the holder makes the whole "square" bigger and I would rather use the velcro strips (which I just ordered more of from ez-pass). I guess the choices are to put it where I have it so that the driver doesn't see it, or on the black dots where it blends in more and outsiders don't see it.

I just want to confirm that it will work on the black dots and I would also like to get your opinions on where people are placing it for looks and why.

In regards to painting it, I am sure the black spray paint makes it look great. My understanding of why they are now being very vocal about not painting them is because there were some that colored their passes orange to look "official". I guess that, combined with a placard or emergency light (used by volunteer fire and medical personnel) was believed to give people better chances of not getting ticketed and looking like police (since they use orange passes). Perhaps that trick was working and was discovered so now they tell you not to tamper with it at all.
 
#26 ·
Re: Just to confirm....

gadgetfreak said:
I have been using the black plastic ez-pass holder and placed it behind the mirror and below the black dots (since the suction cups didn't stick to the black dots well) where I can't see it as the driver. But the holder makes the whole "square" bigger and I would rather use the velcro strips (which I just ordered more of from ez-pass). I guess the choices are to put it where I have it so that the driver doesn't see it, or on the black dots where it blends in more and outsiders don't see it.

I just want to confirm that it will work on the black dots and I would also like to get your opinions on where people are placing it for looks and why.

In regards to painting it, I am sure the black spray paint makes it look great. My understanding of why they are now being very vocal about not painting them is because there were some that colored their passes orange to look "official". I guess that, combined with a placard or emergency light (used by volunteer fire and medical personnel) was believed to give people better chances of not getting ticketed and looking like police (since they use orange passes). Perhaps that trick was working and was discovered so now they tell you not to tamper with it at all.

Mine is spray painted black, and on the black dots... directly behind the mirror so I can't even see if while I'm driving at all. It's been like that for about a year, and I've never had a problem with any tolls anywhere. And from outside the car, you can't see the pass at all. I would never not paint mine again... but then again, all I do is modify EVERYTHING I own. Who the hell wants to see an ez pass while looking at a piece or art work (my Mo). My wife descibes it as my child. I tell her my child will never be treated as well. ( Kidding of course... he\she will be treated just as well. :2: )
 
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