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Post by adpz on Jun 26, 2015 13:57:01 GMT -5
assuming there is space 'under' the EZpass - at the bottom of the space - get a coat hanger, shape it roughly into a U. As you force it down one side make sure the end goes under the EZPass. And then the pressure should make it curve up the other side.
Twist the two ends of the hanger, wrap with a napkin and pull. The EZpass will come out.
If you have NO space alongside any side of teh EZPass. That's tougher - your best bet at that point would be to use a tiny drill bit and make a tiny hole in the casing, screw in a small screw-hook and that would give you leverage to pull it out.
Good luck!
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Post by Fishooked on Jun 26, 2015 13:57:53 GMT -5
In this little compartment in the console that is exactly as wide as the tag. One of the sticky things fell off so it wouldn't stay stuck to the windshield so I was keeping it there and holding it up every time I drove thru the toll. As I was reaching to get it, it got wedged in and won't come out now. Any ideas on how to get this out? I don't think a crowbar will fit. The website says I don't have enough on the account to get a new tag even though there is over $100 on it. This is a desperate cry for help, please don't tell me to go to the ER or turn this into a double entendre thread making fun of me yet again. Use this as an opportunity to display your brilliant problem solving skills. We need a photo of said kerfuffle |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jun 26, 2015 14:01:38 GMT -5
In this little compartment in the console that is exactly as wide as the tag. One of the sticky things fell off so it wouldn't stay stuck to the windshield so I was keeping it there and holding it up every time I drove thru the toll. As I was reaching to get it, it got wedged in and won't come out now. Any ideas on how to get this out? I don't think a crowbar will fit. The website says I don't have enough on the account to get a new tag even though there is over $100 on it. This is a desperate cry for help, please don't tell me to go to the ER or turn this into a double entendre thread making fun of me yet again. Use this as an opportunity to display your brilliant problem solving skills. We need a photo of said kerfuffle im working on posting it can't figure it out from my new iPhone |
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Post by adpz on Jun 26, 2015 14:02:42 GMT -5
We need a photo of said kerfuffle Maybe a Go-pro of the extraction. You guys remember Baby Jessica right??  |
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jun 26, 2015 14:54:13 GMT -5
![]() ![]() We need a photo of said kerfuffle Maybe a Go-pro of the extraction. You guys remember Baby Jessica right?? Or those Chilean miners.  I can rock it up and down a bit but it is completely wedged on the sides and I don't know yet if there's any room at all behind it even for a piece of wire |
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Post by JetBidi on Jun 26, 2015 15:05:23 GMT -5
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jun 26, 2015 15:15:13 GMT -5
It's the newer kind of tag, it's not the big flat square one. It's gotta be at least 2" high, about 1 1/2" deep and 6" across. I don't know if needle nose will get enough of a grip on it. Isn't there some kind of tool that is like pliers but has a broader surface and some kind of traction on the inside? That might be too fat though. I"ll look into the wire idea Thanks |
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Post by JetBidi on Jun 26, 2015 15:20:15 GMT -5
It's the newer kind of tag, it's not the big flat square one. It's gotta be at least 2" high, about 1 1/2" deep and 6" across. I don't know if needle nose will get enough of a grip on it. Isn't there some kind of tool that is like pliers but has a broader surface and some kind of traction on the inside? That might be too fat though. I"ll look into the wire idea Thanks That explains it. I don't know of any conventional tool that will fit in that confined area. I'd also try a butter knife. Either try to wedge it in the side (if possible) and rock it out or 2 butter knives (one on top and one on the bottom) squeeze and pull. Maybe stick some double-sided tape on the knives first so they stick to the tag. |
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Post by adpz on Jun 26, 2015 15:54:48 GMT -5
I can rock it up and down a bit but it is completely wedged on the sides and I don't know yet if there's any room at all behind it even for a piece of wire I would take a tiny wood drill bit, like 1/16 or 1/32 and make a hole in the case. The case is about 1/4" thick - so slowly drill down until the hole goes through, then screw in a little eyelet hook to give you something to pull on. Or you could try some silicone spray throughout the area - you may be able to slide it out afterwards. The spray will be hard to clean off though - you'll need to use Pine Sol straight or some nastier stuff to get rid of the silicone. |
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Post by Big L on Jun 26, 2015 15:55:05 GMT -5
Crank up the air conditioning, and blow it in there to cool it down. Then pull it out once it's cold enough.
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Post by The Tax Returns Are in Kenya on Jun 26, 2015 16:06:30 GMT -5
Crank up the air conditioning, and blow it in there to cool it down. Then pull it out once it's cold enough. I like this idea, no tools required which I don't have on hand and obviously employed physics and engineering sensibilities.  |
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Post by rexneffect on Jun 26, 2015 16:07:55 GMT -5
Crank up the air conditioning, and blow it in there to cool it down. Then pull it out once it's cold enough. My thought is go the other way with it. The EZPass went in the console and as the car got hot from sitting the plastic contracted and the EZPass slid down just enough so when the plastic cooled from running the AC the plastic expanded just enough to get lodged. I'd let the car sit and get hot and then try to pull it out. |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 26, 2015 16:09:21 GMT -5
In this little compartment in the console that is exactly as wide as the tag. One of the sticky things fell off so it wouldn't stay stuck to the windshield so I was keeping it there and holding it up every time I drove thru the toll. As I was reaching to get it, it got wedged in and won't come out now. Any ideas on how to get this out? I don't think a crowbar will fit. The website says I don't have enough on the account to get a new tag even though there is over $100 on it. This is a desperate cry for help, please don't tell me to go to the ER or turn this into a double entendre thread making fun of me yet again. Use this as an opportunity to display your brilliant problem solving skills. big ass paperclip; unfold it; 90degree the front and make sure you can hold the back. Fine, metal, nail file. w a handle micro chihuahua or make a slit, and suck out the poison. |
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Post by adpz on Jun 26, 2015 16:12:14 GMT -5
if you don't want to drill, you could try some fast dry adhesive. Find a handle - like the plastic insert ones that often go in fancy paper bags. Use the gel or spray adhesive to mount the handle onto both ends of the EZ Pass. Once it's dry, you'll have an EZPass with a handle and should be able to pull it out. You won't really be able to get the handle off - but hey it'll come in handy next time: )
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Post by Big L on Jun 26, 2015 16:13:10 GMT -5
Crank up the air conditioning, and blow it in there to cool it down. Then pull it out once it's cold enough. My thought is go the other way with it. The EZPass went in the console and as the car got hot from sitting the plastic contracted and the EZPass slid down just enough so when the plastic cooled from running the AC the plastic expanded just enough to get lodged. I'd let the car sit and get hot and then try to pull it out. |
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