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How to fit my Black Box

Follow these simple steps to help you fit your Black Box!

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If you’ve just insured your own car with Marmalade, your Black Box is designed to be super simple to fit, meaning you don’t have to pay for or wait around for an engineer† – you can do it all yourself. Follow these 6 simple steps to fit your black box to your car and get set for driving freedom.

To make things even simpler, you can view the step by step instructions on our Black Box Insurance app. If you’ve not already done so, please download via the links below:

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Step by step guide

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    Before starting, check that you have all the equipment needed to install the device and ensure the engine is off.

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    Locate the car battery by checking your car’s manual.

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    Clean the surface of the battery at the top, using the towel sent with your device.

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    Remove the protective film from the double-sided adhesive on the device and secure to the battery. The arrow on the device should point towards the front of the car. If needed, use the straps provided to complete fastening.

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    Connect the device by using a spanner to loosen the battery terminal connectors. Connect the red cable to the positive terminal, and the black cable to the negative terminal.

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    If the installation has been successful, you’ll see a green flashing LED. If not, check the links. If the problem persists, give us a call!

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