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VWCSA Membership Applications, Renewals & Queries (2018)

Last post by summy1985 « Tue Apr 17, 2018 9:18 am
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by Mbuzi » Tue Jan 02, 2018 10:52 am » in Club and Forum Queries

Hi All,

Membership fees for 2018 are as follows:

New Memberships: R300
Renewals: R250 (please note: If your membership has expired for more than 2...

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Volkswagen Vehicle Test Information Section...

Last post by Neuk « Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:17 pm

by Neuk » Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:17 pm

Hi guys and gals...

This section has been added to feature and allow discussion of the numerous Volkswagen vehicle tests carried out over the years...

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Mon Nov 03, 2008 10:17 pm
Tiguan issue: no power after certain speed

Last post by kbb « Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:13 pm
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by kbb » Sun Apr 08, 2018 3:53 pm

Hi All

I need some assistance with my 2010 2.0 TDI tiguan. The vehicle runs fine on low speed. As i accelerate above 100km there is no power. Ran a...

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Tue Apr 10, 2018 8:13 pm
Amarok 2011/2012 timing belt cover issues

Last post by conroydp « Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:03 pm
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by 269st » Tue Feb 16, 2016 11:37 am

Hi... Who has had an engine failure due to the serpentine belt shredding and going through the timing belt cover??? ...

Sent from my iPhone using...

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Last post by conroydp
Wed Apr 04, 2018 5:03 pm
1991 CAR Magazine MkII Golf 2.0 16v Exec

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by WaZi-Moto » Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:46 pm
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This is very intersting to read.
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Wed Feb 07, 2018 10:50 am
Anyone in Cape Town Nsubs with VAGCOM to test my 2002 MP9 Polo

Last post by Jasondj « Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:22 am

by Jasondj » Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:22 am

Hi all

As the subject stated, anyone that can help.

I phoned a few shops and just to do a VAGCOM check is a little out of my budget currently.

I...

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Thu Jan 11, 2018 10:22 am
VW Citi .:R Line Review -Cars in Action July 2007

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by Velociti .:R » Wed Apr 08, 2009 11:12 am

Mentioned in Autocar

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Last post by Mk1Crazee
Tue Dec 05, 2017 9:20 am
K-jetronic tuning on mk 1 gti

Last post by GTi Scampy « Sun Dec 03, 2017 3:26 pm
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by GTi Scampy » Fri Dec 01, 2017 10:59 pm

Hi Guys. Please recommend a reputable technician that can tune my 1984 gti kjetronic in gauteng please. Thx so far

Sent from my SM-G925F using...

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Last post by GTi Scampy
Sun Dec 03, 2017 3:26 pm
Car wont accelerate past 100 km/H

Last post by PapaJo « Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:48 am
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by some_guy » Tue Jun 06, 2017 7:46 am

Hi Guys
Have a polo 2007 trendline. And it just came from a service, where among other things, the coil pack and plug leads were replaced.
Now I...

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Last post by PapaJo
Mon Nov 27, 2017 12:48 am
Fuel management problems

Last post by Deago999 « Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:07 pm
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by Vuragt » Sat Nov 18, 2017 6:31 am

Hi guys ,my name is vaughn.im new to the forum .i have a problem with my diktator management on my mk1 golf 2.0 l 8v ,the car drove fine then just...

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Last post by Deago999
Fri Nov 24, 2017 3:07 pm
Multi V belt trouble

Last post by Juan the dealer « Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:14 pm
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by grahamwebberjhb » Mon Nov 20, 2017 3:37 pm

Hi all,

I have a 2005 Polo TDI 1.9 it has +- 245000 km ( the TD are red, apparently that means something... yes I am a newbie) and I drive like a...

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Last post by Juan the dealer
Tue Nov 21, 2017 8:14 pm
Random electronic issues

Last post by dylanphelan « Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:44 pm
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by dylanphelan » Wed Aug 16, 2017 9:11 pm

Hi

I have a 1.9 TDI Highline, 96kw - 2009 model. Looks like I may just be out of extended warranty.

I've been experiencing random electronic...

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Last post by dylanphelan
Fri Aug 18, 2017 1:44 pm
VW Caravelle - 2.0bitdi & 2.5tdi Guidance

Last post by Jet Li « Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:29 pm
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by nathid » Wed Apr 22, 2015 7:14 am

Hi,
Anyone owned either of the two vehicles above and what are the fundamental differences between the two ito maintenance / running costs?
I've...

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Last post by Jet Li
Mon Jul 24, 2017 1:29 pm
Is buying a used Amarok a good idea?

Last post by Reegz « Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:09 am
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by JacquesVW » Thu Jun 22, 2017 8:39 am

Good day

We are looking at buying a used 'bakkie' and are seriously considering an Amarok double cab - our first choice actually. We are looking at...

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Mon Jul 03, 2017 11:09 am
Audi S2 Quattro - Car Magazine February 1992(For Mr.D)

Last post by nd_s « Wed May 31, 2017 11:31 am
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by dazza » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:02 pm

Enjoy :D

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Last post by nd_s
Wed May 31, 2017 11:31 am
New spares

Last post by Mark Schmuhl « Mon May 22, 2017 8:40 pm

by Mark Schmuhl » Mon May 22, 2017 8:40 pm

Hi guys , I have a citi golf 1.4 carb . She has been using a lot of oil and smoking too. She has also lost a bit of power. I believe it's the pistons...

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Last post by Mark Schmuhl
Mon May 22, 2017 8:40 pm
Golf 5 TSI 1.4 vs New Polo TSI 1.4 (IMPORT CARS)

Last post by SemiColon « Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:34 am
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by segokgo » Wed Nov 02, 2016 11:24 am

I'm currently in the market for a new car, second hand import car (japan/ U.K) since are the only cars that i can afford. so i had a vw tsi motor in...

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Last post by SemiColon
Wed Jan 18, 2017 11:34 am
Polo 2014 6R Gti clucking noise

Last post by Shanster « Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:10 pm
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by Shanster » Wed Sep 28, 2016 12:02 pm

Howzit Gents

I need some help . My polo Gti 6r 2014 makes a loud cluck noise when reversing ,turning and pulling away.
the sound is getting louder...

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Last post by Shanster
Wed Sep 28, 2016 2:10 pm
Dyno 4.2 V8 TDi Touareg

Last post by Caddyon « Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:29 am
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by Emdee96 » Tue Aug 02, 2016 4:24 pm

(Unsure if this is the best place to post this)l

I dyno'd my Touareg, it's stock except for the addition of NF Diesel and achieved 266 kW's, 849 nm....

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Last post by Caddyon
Thu Aug 04, 2016 7:29 am
The 745 kW Mk1 Golf!

Last post by nolan.chettiar « Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:35 pm
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by Atsta » Thu Jun 06, 2013 9:52 pm

don't know if this has been posted before

Quote:
Has German tuning company Boba Motoring created the ultimate Mk1 Golf?
Its latest creation,...

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Last post by nolan.chettiar
Wed Feb 24, 2016 5:35 pm
VAG Self study PDF's

Last post by 269st « Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:33 am
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by Kam19 » Tue Oct 20, 2015 3:56 pm

Hi guys,

Not sure if this was posted before but its really cool and informative.

Check them out:

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Last post by 269st
Sat Feb 20, 2016 8:33 am
Road Tests

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by Jet Li » Mon May 28, 2012 1:44 pm

Old and burried

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Sun Feb 14, 2016 11:31 pm
Advise: In market of trading & Buying another GTi

Last post by jippo « Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:43 am
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by Camo » Mon Dec 14, 2015 3:37 pm

Hi guys

Please help.
I currently own a 2008 G5 Gti (DP, Intake, 20 Wheels, lowered,..etc) and have been loving it for the last 5-years with not a...

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Last post by jippo
Tue Feb 09, 2016 7:43 am
Vw service.

Last post by Deyolan « Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:40 pm

by Deyolan » Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:40 pm

Hi Good day all vw family members and also hi to the nieces and nephew's of the other brands. I'm currently in Pretoria for the next 5 weeks and my...

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Sat Feb 06, 2016 6:40 pm
Audi Quattro GT Coupe 1982

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by Jet Li » Fri Jul 06, 2012 8:49 am

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Mon Oct 26, 2015 8:39 am
Driven - 2015 VW Polo 1.2TSI (66kw) Comfortline

Last post by rhythm07 « Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:12 pm
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by AlexTDi » Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:02 am

I'm currently in the market for a new car and I stumbled upon a great deal offered by Volkswagen South Africa, I went through to Hatfield VW...

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Last post by rhythm07
Wed Oct 07, 2015 7:12 pm
Sump compression

Last post by RGT « Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:39 pm

by RGT » Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:39 pm

Hi guys
Whats the worst thing that can happen when you drive your car with sump compression, how long can you drive it with sump compression?
Oil is...

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Last post by RGT
Wed Aug 19, 2015 8:39 pm
VW CTI - Car Magazine February 1992

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by dazza » Fri Nov 14, 2008 10:54 pm
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Enjoy :D
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Sat Jul 11, 2015 12:20 am
Touran smoking...

Last post by marzbars « Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:51 pm
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by Moroney1 » Thu Jun 18, 2015 1:56 pm

Gentlemen and ladies...

Firstly, I have one glowplug not working. (tested as per Youtube)

My Touran is not starting so lekker, especially in the...

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Last post by marzbars
Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:51 pm
CAR Test: Golf R vs Roc R

Last post by Eyes « Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:43 pm
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by Titleists » Tue Jul 19, 2011 2:40 pm
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I just received my CAR Mag and they test the above against each other.

Mass of Golf R= 1579kg and Roc R= 1448kg :eek:

Both is DSG.

Golf R 0-100...
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Sat Jun 06, 2015 5:43 pm
Crank no start

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by VR_J0E » Tue Jun 02, 2015 2:14 am

Hey guys I have a 95 Passat VR6 and long story short I did a clutch pedal job on it didn't start it for a whole week and after getting the new one in...

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Tue Jun 02, 2015 6:15 am
Crank no start

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by VR_J0E » Sun May 24, 2015 2:58 am

Crank no start

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Sun May 24, 2015 2:58 am
Petrol lid polo mk 6 won't open

Last post by Mitch « Sat May 16, 2015 2:02 pm
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by sempe.andile » Sat May 16, 2015 2:48 am

Hi guys....Was recommended to join this forum and hope to learn a lot in all aspects....stopped by the garage to fuel but petrol lid won't...

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Last post by Mitch
Sat May 16, 2015 2:02 pm
Golf VR6 Car Magazine October 1993

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by Jet Li » Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:53 am

Got this from carmag website and I had to crop & resize for better viewing. Enjoy!!!

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Fri Jan 30, 2015 1:47 pm
VW Golf 5 GTI DSG vs VW Golf 5 Manual -DRIVE Sep 2005

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by SuperChip Jhb » Tue Sep 29, 2009 5:13 pm

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Mon Jan 06, 2014 4:37 pm
VW Polo Classic 1.4 - CAR Aug 2003

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by SuperChip Jhb » Tue Sep 29, 2009 3:32 pm

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Mon Oct 14, 2013 9:00 am
VW Sport Caddy Pickup - Car Magaazine September 1987

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by dazza » Fri Nov 14, 2008 11:54 pm

Enjoy :D

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Fri Sep 06, 2013 8:31 am
Unexpected drive

Last post by RAB817 « Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:27 pm

by RAB817 » Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:27 pm

So today a buddy of mine who works for vw advanced driving came to visit with the golf 7 gti, he drove it down from PE. And I fortunately got to take...

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Sun Jun 23, 2013 9:27 pm
VW sport pick-up

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by Jet Li » Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:34 am

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Wed May 08, 2013 8:05 pm
Rattling Subs

Last post by Wheelwore « Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:55 am
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by vintagius » Mon Mar 11, 2013 7:33 pm

Guys i have a pair of earthquakes 12"s and they sometimes make a rattling sound and send this sound to the boot wh which also repeats the sound....

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Wed Mar 13, 2013 7:55 am
GTI VS TYPE-R CE VS SCIROCCO DSG - Top Car

Last post by Miela « Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:29 pm
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by Miela » Mon Feb 04, 2013 2:28 pm

GTI VS TYPE-R VS SCIROCCO
MARCH 29, 2010

OUR LIVES ARE defined by hero moments. Whether it’s to earn the respect of our mates, impress a total...

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Mon Feb 04, 2013 3:29 pm
New 2013 VW MK7 First Drive: Auto Car

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by Rommies » Sat Dec 08, 2012 9:47 pm

:wink:

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Sat Dec 08, 2012 10:29 pm
vw polo bluemotion 1.2tdi

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by donvw93 » Sun Aug 26, 2012 6:45 pm

so my next company vehicle is a polo bluemotion, any current owners, whats it like day to day

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Fri Dec 07, 2012 6:29 am
volkswagen golf test drive

Last post by David William « Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:38 pm

by David William » Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:38 pm

It's a superb driving machine, almost unbelievably satisfying in most circumstances.
And it's remarkably expensive. But, then, the limited-edition R...

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Last post by David William
Tue Oct 23, 2012 12:38 pm
mk1 citi .:R line

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by bru-tom » Thu Nov 06, 2008 8:19 am

:wink:

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Last post by Velociti .:R
Tue Jul 17, 2012 8:47 am
Citi dot com

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by Jet Li » Mon Dec 13, 2010 8:37 am

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Thu Jul 12, 2012 8:04 am
Audi A4 1.8 20v Car Mag November 1995

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by Jet Li » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:38 am

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Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:38 am
Audi S4 Car Mag November 2009

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by Jet Li » Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:22 am

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Thu Jun 14, 2012 9:22 am
VW Jetta Mk2 2.0L Cli 16V Executive - Car Test April 91

Last post by Jet Li « Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:12 am
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by Velociti .:R » Tue Jun 12, 2012 2:55 pm

Was crazy about these cars back when they were launched. Pity we sold ours.

Big thanks to gtidon who gave me pictures of this car magazine test.

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Last post by Jet Li
Thu Jun 14, 2012 8:12 am
Original Gti ( Car Magazine)

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by Jet Li » Wed May 09, 2012 4:21 pm

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Wed May 09, 2012 4:21 pm
VW Motorsport Mk3 GTi 2.0L 16v Group A & kit car

Last post by Howie-WP « Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:26 pm

by Howie-WP » Sat Apr 14, 2012 9:26 pm

pdf of VW Mk3 GTi 2.0L 16v Group A & kit car :drool: :drool: 8mb/207 pg pdf

Wonder if these part numbers are still available ?

:driving:...

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