What is this white / copper-ish sticker on my new MG4 windshield?

[jakeellis01]

Just picked up my MG4. Dealership told me not to remove it since it is used for satellite connectivity? o_0

I saw another post related to the MG5 with the same issue but no updates on it.
Here: Strange windscreen sticker and rattle update.

Can I just remove mine or is it a pain to remove it? Can I damage something by trying to remove it?

Pic taken from the passenger seat:

Pic stolen from the other MG5 Thread:

Update: It's not that easy to peel off. I warmed it up with a hair dryer, manage to peel it off in 2 peels with my trusty fingernails. The sticker left some glue residue which easily washed off by using some Adhesive removal spray.

I can now sleep in piece. Good night!

 

[siteguru]

It's a transit ID label (I think) which detection systems pick up as the car is moved between locations during shipping. Mine is still on the windscreen too. (I've never bothered trying to remove it).

 

[tsedge]

Looks like an RFID tag to me, if it isn't connected to anything it will have nothing to do with the car systems. Probably used during shipping.

Edit: @siteguru beat me again.

 

[Jomarkh]

Surely that should be removed during PID

 

[jakeellis01]

It's a transit ID label (I think) which detection systems pick up as the car is moved between locations during shipping. Mine is still on the windscreen too. (I've never bothered trying to remove it).

So the satellite connectivity thing is non-sense?

Do you guys know if it's easy to remove? Some Label-off spray can might help hopefully.

 

[tsedge]

So the satellite connectivity thing is non-sense?

Almost certainly. How could it connect to a satellite without a dish? How could it connect to the car without wires? What would power it? Unless you have a highly unique system of navigation in Malta, I cannot see how it would help with that.

 

[jakeellis01]

Almost certainly. How could it connect to a satellite without a dish? How could it connect to the car without wires? What would power it? Unless you have a highly unique system of navigation in Malta, I cannot see how it would help with that.

Same thoughts.. thanks, will do my best to remove it and keep this thread updated. Wish me luck.

 

[Alb]

I'd warm it gently with a hairdryer then peel it off.

 

[NewMG4me]

I had one on my (leased) car when it arrived. Took it off and used sticky-stuff-removed to remove the residue. No complaints from car, lease company or Chinese overlords

 

[NewMG4me]

I'd warm it gently with a hairdryer then peel it off.

If OP is in Malta, they wont need a hairdryer

 

[jakeellis01]

I had one on my (leased) car when it arrived. Took it off and used sticky-stuff-removed to remove the residue. No complaints from car, lease company or Chinese overlords

Thanks, will do the same later this week. Thanks for the update.

If OP is in Malta, they wont need a hairdryer

True!

 

[Ian Key]

Don't use anything metal to scrape it off otherwise it might:
a) cause a short circuit and the main battery to catch fire
or
b) it might scratch the windscreen

 

[Deleted member 9692]

Don't use anything metal to scrape it off otherwise it might:
a) cause a short circuit and the main battery to catch fire
or
b) it might scratch the windscreen

I assume a) is a joke right?

 

[NewMG4me]

How would removing a sticker on the windscreen cause the main battery to catch fire?

 

[Deleted member 9692]

See edited post #13 ?

 

[Shez879]

Mine has it too. The guy who delivered the car told me this needs to be removed before delivery but it's often missed. I still haven't had a chance to remove it. Keep forgetting lol

 

[Ian Key]

I assume a) is a joke right?

Yes it is... unless it's reported in the Daily Mail ?

 

[Shez879]

Yes it is... unless it's reported in the Daily Mail ?

I can see the headlines already: Conspiracy! This little device from the Chinese is a mind control device and is going to force you to buy an electric car

 

[Kithmo]

Wait until the sun warms it up then use a plastic scraper or spatula to remove it.

 

[jakeellis01]

Update: It's not that easy to peel off. I warmed it up with a hair dryer, manage to peel it off in 2 peels with my trusty fingernails. The sticker left some glue residue which easily washed off by using some Adhesive removal spray.

I can sleep in piece now, thanks guys!