Do FasTrak transponders have batteries?
Standard: A hardcase transponder with a battery that is mounted to the interior of the vehicle’s windshield using Velcro strips. It has a battery and may beep when a toll is charged. The FasTrak Flex transponder also has a three-position switch which is used in some toll facilities to receive carpool discounts.
Do transponders have batteries?
Drivers either pay via E-ZPass or the system records an image of the vehicle’s license plate so a toll bill can go out in the mail. The E-ZPass battery is sealed inside the transponder. You can’t replace the battery yourself, but it should last about a decade before you need to replace the transponder.
What happens if your FasTrak doesn’t beep?
It’s okay if your FasTrak® transponder occasionally doesn’t beep when you pass through a tolling location. You can request a replacement transponder via our website or free app. A new transponder will be mailed to you, along with a prepaid envelope to be used to return your old transponder to us.
How long do FasTrak transponders last?
Your account will remain active if you have some activity on your account during a period of three (3) years.
Can I use FasTrak without my transponder?
Yes. FasTrak drivers must have a transponder mounted to their vehicle’s windshield. State law requires a transponder to be in the vehicle or valid license plates properly mounted to the vehicle.
How do I replace a FasTrak transponder?
Log in to your FasTrak account. Click on “Vehicles & Tags,” then “Order A Toll Tag.” Enter the number of FasTrak Flex toll tags you would like to order and complete the process to submit your order. You can return your standard toll tag to the Customer Service Center by mail.
Do I Pass transponders expire?
If the transponder is not replaced within 45 days of the date on the letter, the transponder will be deactivated and continued use of that transponder will result in toll violations.
How do I change my SunPass battery?
The SunPass website, SunPass.com, has instructions on how to replace batteries in each transponder. Click the “How SunPass Works” tab at the top of the page, then click “SunPass batteries” on the left side. If you’re not sure about which transponder you own, call SunPass at 888-865-5352.
Why does FasTrak beep at airport?
In California, our toll transponders (FasTrak) are spuriously read at the LAX airport, merely for tracking reasons, not for billing. The thing at LAX is for tracking buses and taxis, it just uses the same technology as FasTrak, so it makes the transponder beep.
Can you use someone else’s transponder?
No. You should only have one PrePass-issued transponder in your vehicle at a time. …
What happens if you lose your transponder?
Suppose you lost one transponder key but have another in your closet as a spare, you MUST get a replacement immediately. With a spare available, all you’ll have to do is get your transponder key cloned. Some auto locksmiths can do that for you, and they’ll typically do it at a lower cost than a dealer.