2018 AUDI A5 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
17V675000 on 10/25/2017
Component:
Structure:body:door:hinge and attachments
Manufactured:
02/06/2017 - 09/27/2017
Affected:
31,323
Defect:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2017-2018 audi a4 sedan and a4 allroad, and 2018 a5 sportback vehicles. the aluminum trim on the front and rear doors can come loose from around the door speakers, leaving sharp edges exposed.
Consequence:
The sharp edges of the speaker trim increase the risk of injury to vehicle occupants.
Correction:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speaker cover aluminum trim, free of charge. the recall began march 13, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 1-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 70g6.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Campaign:
17V822000 on 12/21/2017
Component:
Air bags:side/window
Manufactured:
11/16/2016 - 12/13/2017
Affected:
8,037
Defect:
Volkswagen group of america, inc. (volkswagen) is recalling certain 2018 audi a5 coupe vehicles. the affected vehicles were built with head curtain air bag assemblies that may not unfold properly. as such, these vehicle fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 226, "ejection mitigation."
Consequence:
In the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the head curtain air bag, if the air bag does not deploy properly, the vehicle occupants have an increased risk of injury.
Correction:
Audi will notify owners, and dealers will modify the head curtain air bags so that they deploy properly, free of charge. the recall began on january 18, 2018. owners may contact audi customer service at 11-800-253-2834. volkswagen's number for this recall is 69t7.
Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

2018 AUDI A5 TSBs (124)

Bulletin:
A17167220381196
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This technical service bulletin instructs the reader to test for and replace a defective oil level sensor.
Bulletin:
A91163920420133
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This technical service bulletin explains how to diagnose and resolve issues with audi connect online destination search, google earth navigation view, and inrix online traffic.
Bulletin:
A921614 2038151-
Component:
136000 visibility:windshield wiper/washer
Summary:
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
Bulletin:
A961604 2042811-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Audi connect gen1 and gen2 systems: differences and troubleshooting. the customer has a general concern related to audi connect. different features are included with different generations of the audi connect system. the audi connect gen1 sy
Bulletin:
A171668 2038119-
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
The message "oil minimum warning, add one quart of oil" appears in the instrument cluster, but the oil level is above the minimum level. there are no dtcs related to oil level stored in the ecm memory. the oil level sensor is defective.
Bulletin:
A191777 2046712-
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
Bulletin:
12-13-2016B
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
New document
Bulletin:
12-13-2016D
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New document
Bulletin:
Scheduled Mainte
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New document
Bulletin:
Maintenance Sche
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Additional maintenance items section: perform first at 60,000 miles: removed rs 3 from air cleaner exceptions
Bulletin:
2013_06_ATU Audi
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains information on the audi side assist update.
Bulletin:
2013_06_ATU Anal
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
This document contains information on analyzing squeaking windows on frameless doors.
Bulletin:
A001793 2047812-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the sd creator program.
Bulletin:
A171784 2038119-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin details instructions on handling when the oil minimum message appears but the oil level is above minimum but not overfilled.
Bulletin:
A441765 2048000-
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
This bulletin is for gathering data on pirelli tires to help find a solution for flat spots during transportation.
Bulletin:
A461772 2047830
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions for proper brake maintenance.
Bulletin:
A461773 2047919-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
Bulletin:
A691733 2047208-
Component:
140000 air bags
Summary:
This bulletin contains software update for the airbag control module. there is no functional issue with the airbag when the light is illuminated.
Bulletin:
A911732 2033355-
Component:
263000 forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains information on why acc sensor could be deactivated.
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Driver controls section: added "interior" to: ??auto-dimming interior rear view mirror with digital compass
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5-S5 TE
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Driver assistance section: added: "with stop & go" to: verify cruise control/acc with stop & go functionality (if equipped) added: "?verify audi active lane assist functionality (if equipped)"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi Tec
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Added
Bulletin:
A901779 2048517-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update to correct when only the static outlines of the park aid are displayed.
Bulletin:
A901780 2047730-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for customer may report that the top view camera does not load. only the visual parking aid overlays on the right half of the screen and dtc u104c00 is logged.
Bulletin:
A911735 2048436-
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after pdi is performed, the customer states that the audi connect services are not functioning.
Bulletin:
A001798 2042954-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions and trouble shooting for how to take the vehicle out of transport mode.
Bulletin:
A191789 2046712-
Component:
062000 engine and engine cooling:cooling system
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains guidelines for figuring out why coolant marks are present around the coolant expansion tank cap.
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi Tec
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Trunk inspection section: added: "check battery clamps for proper torque refer to elsa pro for specification"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Audi connect section: added: "if audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?the myaudi server is currently unavailable?, reference tsb 2048436 to activate service"
Bulletin:
A461774 2047919-
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin explains why a slight rattling or click noise can be heard from the front of the car at about 25 mph.
Bulletin:
A461775 2044669-
Component:
030000 brakes (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides troubleshooting for brake clicking.
Bulletin:
A911736 2024323-
Component:
262000 forward collision avoidance: dynamic brake support/brake assist
Summary:
This bulletin contains technical information regarding when the parking aid sporadically warns of obstacles that don't exist or it is inoperative/constant warning.
Bulletin:
A911737 2047576-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This is a reference bulletin that contains software update information for the mid2 mmi system.
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Infotainment section: added: "if audi connect is not functioning with an error message, ?the myaudi server is currently unavailable?, reference tsb 2048436 to activate service"
Bulletin:
A941791 2012749-
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains technical information for when there is condensation visible on the inside of the headlight, taillight, fog light, side marker light, front turn signal, daytime running lights, and/or third brake light l
Bulletin:
A401770 2018194-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains knowledge on why oil may appear on one or several of the shock absorbers.
Bulletin:
A001799 2045316-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains information about the start/stop system.
Bulletin:
A341723 2048671-
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for when dtc u030000 appears and ?all wheel drive malfunction message? is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Bulletin:
96E7 - Dealer Le
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Update ? gateway software update (nvlw) - on audi a4, a5 and q7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the emergency call function is inoperative during self-test phases.
Bulletin:
64E5 - Dealer Le
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
Update ? servicing window regulators (nvlw) - a failure of the window regulator may occur on audi a5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period. as a result, the window can no longer be opened/closed.
Bulletin:
96E7 - Bulletin
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
Update ? gateway software update (nvlw) - on audi a4, a5 and q7 vehicles manufactured within a specific period, the emergency call function is inoperative during self-test phases.
Bulletin:
64E5 - Bulletin
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Update ? servicing window regulators (nvlw) - a failure of the window regulator may occur on audi a5 vehicles manufactured within a specific period. as a result, the window can no longer be opened/closed.
Bulletin:
A911747 2044853-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin provides software update instructions for warning messages in the mmi when a user tries to manually refresh data or the vehicle cannot be locked or unlocked.
Bulletin:
A911746 2048436-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after pdi is performed, the customer states that the audi connect services are not functioning.
Bulletin:
A911744 2037073-
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
This bulletin details why the radio sounds different due to different hardware.
Bulletin:
A911742 2040843-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This information bulletin explains why traffic incidents nearest to the vehicle/in the surrounding area do not appear in the mib mmi.
Bulletin:
A911739 2047112-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin is for a sporadic dtc that does not cause functional issues in the vehicle.
Bulletin:
A911743 2042097-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains resource information for when the traffic feature is inoperative in the mmi navigation.
Bulletin:
A001684 2037949-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides instructions for an an error message and updating with an svm code.
Bulletin:
A921612 2038151-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
Bulletin:
A921613 2038151-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin provides instructions for repairing a vehicle with a washer solvent light on but the level is correct.
Bulletin:
ATE-17-05
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Due to increasing requests for high voltage personal protective equipment (hve ppe) for dealer technicians working with high voltage vehicles (hybrid, plugin hybrid, electric vehicle), the volkswagen tools and equipment team has identified
Bulletin:
PDI - 2018 A5 Sp
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New document
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Owner's documents: removed: "explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the audi technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
New document
Bulletin:
MY 2018 A5 Sport
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Settings: removed: "load on-board tutorials"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi A4-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Settings: removed: "load on-board tutorials"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Q5-SQ5 C
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Owner's documents: removed: "explain the ?text to phone? features for viewing tutorials on a smartphone or at the audi technology website: www.auditechnology.com"
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi A4-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This document contains the revised checklist for the audi technician reference document. please see pdf change file for details.
Bulletin:
A421737 2038689-
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This bulletin contains information on how to fix a clunking or rattling noise heard from the rear suspension when the vehicle id driven over bumps.
Bulletin:
A911729 2047965-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin states when vehicles will no longer support the old 30 pin connector apple products.
Bulletin:
A441764 2022563-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
This bulletin provides information regarding vibrations or movement that are felt in the wheel.
Bulletin:
A401765 2047920-
Component:
021000 suspension:front
Summary:
The bulletin contains diagnosis information for noises on the front end of the vehicle. potential rolling sounds.
Bulletin:
A171782 2010043-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains all the the audi oil quality standards that should be used when doing an oil change.
Bulletin:
A1915612025303-5
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Supersedes technical service bulletin group 19 number 14-50 dated june 20, 2014. discontinuation and mixing of audi-approved engine coolants. g11, g12, and g12+ coolants have been replaced by an improved version. g12++ coolant (for service
Bulletin:
A871679 2041717-
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin applies to any repair that requires replacement of the air conditioning compressor and details how to run a odis gff test plan.
Bulletin:
A001796 2047812
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the sd creator program.
Bulletin:
A001706 2047812-
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions for setting up and using the sd creator program.
Bulletin:
A481775 2049656-
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update to address dtc c115c54 , c110ef0, or u042800 with a yellow steering lamp warning on in the dis.
Bulletin:
A641746 2046397-
Component:
131000 visibility:windshield
Summary:
This bulletin provides repair information for a creaking in the front and rear windshield.
Bulletin:
A641747 2049661-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update for when the exterior mirror tilt function is inoperative.
Bulletin:
A901787 2049092-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update for when the sos message appears but does not log a dtc.
Bulletin:
A901788 2049741-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This informational bulletin states that when a sporadic or permanent warning message appears with no dtcs that the technicians need to postpone repairs.
Bulletin:
A911768 2037809-
Component:
353500 equipment:electrical:navigational system(global positioning system)
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions about updating the navigation map.
Bulletin:
A961721 2048927-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This informational bulletin contains instructions for minimizing the risk of an unintentional opening of the trunk lid with the remote.
Bulletin:
Scheduled Mainte
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
Oil capacity table: for a3 b-cycle 2.0 tfsi engine: changed oil spec from 508/509** castrol edge® professional® 5w40 to 508/509** castrol edge® professional® 0w20 long life iv
Bulletin:
A341829 2050215_
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when an oil leak is present around the atf sump.
Bulletin:
A341830 2048671_
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for when dtc u030000 appears and ?all wheel drive malfunction message? is displayed in the instrument cluster.
Bulletin:
A341831 2050461_
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is an oil from the transmission (0ck, 0cl, or 0cj).
Bulletin:
A341832 2045108_
Component:
100000 power train
Summary:
This technical bulletin provides information regarding a rattling noise or vibrations when creeping in reverse or drive.
Bulletin:
A941897 2050363_
Component:
120000 exterior lighting
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair information for when the ambient light in the outer door handle does not work and/or water ingress into light housing.
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi USA
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
Under additional maintenance items section: removed e-tron from "perform every 130,000 miles. timing belt - replace. check condition of timing belt tensioning system, dampening pulleys, and idler pulleys and replace if necessary (2.0l tdi
Bulletin:
A001702 2035505
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This repair authorization is for special vins that are part of the audi on demand and audi at home program.
Bulletin:
A911755 2048436
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when after pdi is performed, the customer states that the audi connect services are not functioning.
Bulletin:
A911761 2049414
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This is a pss for a software concern in the mmi with a intermittent display change.
Bulletin:
Bulletin - Updat
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
On audi vehicles with audi smartphone interface (asi) manufactured within a specific period, an error may occur in the smartphone connection.
Bulletin:
Dealer Letter -
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
On audi vehicles with audi smartphone interface (asi) manufactured within a specific period, an error may occur in the smartphone connection.
Bulletin:
PDI 2018 A5-S5 T
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
Reminders section: removed: "it is advised to start odis with the engine running to enable all 5f test plans in gff and also to ensure svm sees all control units during the svm check vehicle configuration" vehicle preparation section: adde
Bulletin:
PDI 2018 Audi Te
Component:
353400 equipment:electrical:radio/tape deck/cd etc.
Summary:
All models: vehicle preparation section: added "using guided functions" to "set adaption channel to enable cd ripping (if equipped)" a8 and q3: audi connection: removed: "turn on the wireless network (if equipped)"
Bulletin:
PDI 2018 Audi Te
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
Audi a3 e-tron sportback: audi connect section: added "turn on the wireless network (if equipped) ensure the wireless network is turned on (telephone > options > wi-fi® options > wi-fi® mode ?hotspot?) " audi a3/s3/rs 3: added: verify s
Bulletin:
Scheduled Mainte
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Additional maintenance section: changed: "rs 7 plus" to "rs 7 performance" on rear axle every 40,000 miles and spark plugs - replace every 30,000 miles or 3 years added: "(except rs 7 performance)" and "(except s8 plus)" to spark plugs
Bulletin:
Scheduled Mainte
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Additional maintenance section: added, "(if applicable)" to battery - connected gateway - replace
Bulletin:
MY 2018 Audi Tec
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Technician reference document overview the pre-delivery inspection technician reference document is designed to be a resource used in hand with the pre-delivery inspection checklist (pdi). the pdi checklist has been simplified to make the
Bulletin:
2018 Audi Tire C
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
New document added
Bulletin:
A011855 2045673_
Component:
060000 engine (pws)
Summary:
This bulletin provides instructions regarding an svm update needed when a dtc is stored in the engine control module.
Bulletin:
A401878 2047920_
Component:
010000 steering
Summary:
The bulletin contains diagnosis information for noises on the front end of the vehicle. potential rolling sounds.
Bulletin:
A641853 2049661_
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update for when the exterior mirror tilt function is inoperative.
Bulletin:
A901890 2050584_
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair information for when the key user login screen cannot be accessed.
Bulletin:
A901891 2050584_
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair information for when the key user login screen cannot be accessed.
Bulletin:
A911887 2045106_
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin provides instructions on how to properly replace a coaxial connection if it is damaged.
Bulletin:
A961824 2050818_
Component:
271000 lane departure: warning
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update for when false warnings appear from the lane change assist.
Bulletin:
ATU_Electrical_J
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
Media playback - overview of file formats
Bulletin:
A431829 2051336-
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for dtc b200ff0.
Bulletin:
A901892 2050584-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair information for when the key user login screen cannot be accessed.
Bulletin:
A911898 2051389-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for when the mmi starts in the wrong menu.
Bulletin:
A961826 2051239-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for adapating the garage door opener when there is a programming error.
Bulletin:
Service Informat
Component:
190000 tires
Summary:
Page 2 disclosure information changed
Bulletin:
A341834 2051575-
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions when there is a squeaking noise from the mtf pump.
Bulletin:
A391821 2051558-
Component:
101000 power train:clutch assembly
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the message "four-wheel drive malfunction" shows up sporadically in the instrument cluster with dtc c05ed00.
Bulletin:
A641856 2050080-
Component:
133000 visibility:power window devices and controls
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update to addess when intermittently the door window does not slightly roll down when opening the door, or does not roll up when closing the door.
Bulletin:
A911802 2051664-
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when there is an emergency call function message in the instrument cluster with dtc b191604.
Bulletin:
SM 89-2018
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The part number listed in the document are to be returned only if they meet the criteria in the document
Bulletin:
SM 91-2018
Component:
353000 equipment:electrical
Summary:
The part numbers listed in the document are to be returned if they meet the criteria provided.
Bulletin:
A431829
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for dtc b200ff0.
Bulletin:
A901892
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair information for when the key user login screen cannot be accessed.
Bulletin:
A911897
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for when the customer loses audio for the radio after ending an incoming phone call.
Bulletin:
A911898
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains instructions for when the mmi starts in the wrong menu.
Bulletin:
A961826
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for adapating the garage door opener when there is a programming error.
Bulletin:
Service Informat
Component:
350000 equipment
Summary:
Page 2 disclosure information changed
Bulletin:
A341836 2050215-
Component:
103000 power train:automatic transmission
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when an oil leak is present around the atf sump.
Bulletin:
A551843 2051804-
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for when the gesture controlled rear lid does not work with dtc u11520.
Bulletin:
A691835 2049999-
Component:
118000 electrical system: software
Summary:
This bulletin contains a software update to correct when the seat belt positioners do not return to their starting position with dtc b154601.
Bulletin:
A901894 2048926-
Component:
264100 forward collision avoidance: sensing system: camera
Summary:
This bulletin contains repair instructions for dtc b200ff1 and b200ff2.
Bulletin:
2018 A5 Sport-S5
Component:
355200 equipment:other:owners/service/other manual
Summary:
Reminder section: changed gff statement to the following: all pdi function tests must be run in guided fault finding (gff) using pdi total function test plan only.

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