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83 Technical Service Bulletins across 12 categories

Engine

27 bulletins
11007208

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10252735

This bulletin provides information for electrical ground repairs using new General Motors replacement fasteners with...

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conductive finish.

10251890

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10250775

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10249579

This PI bulletin advises the technician on the proper way to install the pistons in an engine.

10242262

This service bulletin provides graphics, information and guidelines for engine component wear to assist service...

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personnel as a guideline to perform necessary engine repairs and prevent unnecessary engine replacement.

10235802

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...

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issue.

10234141

This diagnostic tip bulletin provides additional information on how to diagnose a possible valve, lifter or camshaft...

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issue.

10227674

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10227056

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10222770

This service bulletin provides information on OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle...

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Identification.

10210321

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10209980

This service bulletin provides service information to technicians on guidelines to replace Oil Cooler, Oil Cooler Lines...

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and Oil Tank if the engine was replaced where large amounts of debris has flowed throughout the oiling system.

10201098

OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification

10190932

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190931

Refinishing Aluminum Wheels This bulletin updates General Motor's position on refinishing aluminum wheels.

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GM does not endorse any repairs that involve welding, bending, straightening o re-machining. Only cosmetic refinishing of the wheel's coatings, using recommended procedures, is allowed. Evaluating Damage In evaluating damage, it is the GM Dealer's responsibility to inspect the wheel for corrosion, scrapes, gouges, etc. The Dealer must insure that such damage is not deeper than what can be sanded or polished off. The wheel must be inspected for cracks. If cracks are found, discard the wheel. Any wheels with bent rim flanges must not be repaired or refinished. Wheels that have been refinished by an outside company must be returned to the same vehicle. The Dealer must record the wheel ID stamp or the cast date on the wheel in order to assure this requirement. Refer to Refinisher's Responsibility Outside Company later in this bulletin.

10190503

OEM and Remanufactured Engine and Automatic Transmission/Transaxle Identification

10184105

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about changing the tire and wheel size on vehicles.

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General Motors will only support a tire calibration for tires that have been sized, tested and designed for the vehicle in question and its applications. Technician should not use the information that is provided by the antilock braking system tire size selection.

10176607

This technical bulletin advises of a new fuel injection cleaner kit used for decarbonizing the intake valves to correct...

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conditions of rough idle, Crank no start, extended crank or misfire, MIL with DTCs, and explains how Top Tier fuels should be used to reduce carbon build-up.

10083489

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN.

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A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

10082869

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON HOW TO INSTALL PISTONS AND SUGGEST WHAT TOOLS TO USE.

10082823

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN EXPLAINS THE USE OF DIESEL FUEL ADDITIVES IN AN ENGINE, ARE NOT REQUIRED UNLESS THE CUSTOMER...

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DESIRES ADDITIVES TO PREVENT FUEL CONCERNS DEPENDING ON FUEL OR TEMPERATURE RELATED CONDITIONS.

10082814

THIS INFORMATIONAL BULLETIN PROVIDES INFORMATION TO GM DEALERS ON THE CORRECT CLEANING METHODS WHEN CLEANING ENGINE...

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GASKET SEALING SURFACES.

10078734

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THE STEPS ON REPAIRING THE CONCERN.

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A CUSTOMER MAY IDENTIFY A CONCERN OF UNABLE TO REACTIVATE A VEHICLE'S ONSTAR THAT HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY DISABLED BY ONSTAR. DEALER IS TO CALL GENERAL MOTORS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE IF THE CONCERN IS STILL PRESENT.

10027804

GENERAL MOTORS CORP: SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT; ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION.

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*PE UPDATED 2/17/09. *PE

10019994

REPLACING THE OIL TRAP DUE TO HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION AND REDUCED ENGINE PERFORMANCE.

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*TT

10019952

ENGINE MALFUNCTIONS. *TT

Electrical

13 bulletins
11006621

Vehicle Wide Programming (VWP) is a new process to update software on GM Vehicles.

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It provides the ability via a single selection within Techline Connect to first identify which modules need updating and then proceed to updating affected modules (with some exceptions). The updating of modules is completed in parallel instead of the technician needing to update one module at a time. This allows a more streamlined approach for dealers and customers.

10246952

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246951

Programming And Activation Of Replacement OnStar Modules.

10246631

Expanded Availability for Remanufacture and Return (R&R) Electronic Control Modules

10190512

OnStar Voice Fallback Number Update Some customers may have received a letter from OnStar stating that "We recently...

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tried to provide a software update to the OnStar hardware in your vehicle. However, your system could not be updated remotely. As a result, some of your OnStar system functions may not be working as expected." The customer is further instructed in this letter to "Please contact your dealer or any dealer near you as soon as possible to schedule an appointment for this no-cost software update. Your dealer will reprogram your OnStar module with an update. This is for vehicles that have previously received the Canada upgrade as described in Service Bulletin #15-08-44-001F."

10083900

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN, IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON...

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MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

10083898

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN IF UNABLE TO PLACE AN ONSTAR CALL IN THE IGNITION ON...

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MODE AFTER THE ONSTAR CANADA UPGRADE, TO CONTACT THE GM TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER ONSTAR GROUP FOR FURTHER ASSISTANCE.

10083484

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC...

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DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

10081022

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN THAT ,WHEN TESTING ANY CIRCUIT FOR OPEN OR RESISTANCE,...

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IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT ALL RELATED TERMINAL PIN FIT AND TENSION BE CHECKED WHEN THE TEST STEPS REQUIRE DISCONNECTION OF THE CONNECTOR OR COMPONENT, PRIOR TO ANY COMPONENT REPLACEMENT. ALWAYS USE THE RECOMMENDED TERMINAL TEST TOOL DURING THESE TESTS.

10078735

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO HELP THE DEALERSHIP TECHNICIANS PERFORM A PARASITIC...

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DRAIN TEST FOR THE ONSTAR MODULE. WHEN PERFORMING BATTERY PARASITIC DRAIN TEST, THERE MAY BE SOME CONFUSION AS TO WHAT THE NORMAL POWER CONSUMPTION READING SHOULD BE FROM THE ONSTAR SYSTEM.

10041654

SAAB: WHEN ATTEMPTING TO PROGRAM THE SERVICE REPLACEMENT TCM, SPS PROGRAMMING ERROR APPEARS.

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*PE

10032899

SAAB: WINDSHIELD WIPER/RADIO CONCERN AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT-KEYWORDS.

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HIGH SPEED WIPERS INOPERATIVE AND OR A CONCERN WITH THE RADIO OPERATION AFTER IP HARNESS REPLACEMENT. MAY COMMENT OF ADDITIONAL CONNECTORS OR OF WIRING THAT DOES NOT SEEM TO MATCH THE EXISTING HARNESS CONNECTORS. *PE

10019983

SECURING THE CRANKCASE VENTILATION HOSE.

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*AK

Pre-Delivery & Maintenance

13 bulletins
11002312

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Service Programming System (SPS) Error Codes...

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E4398, E4399, E4401, E4403, M4404, M4413, M6954, M6955, E4414, E4423, E4491, E4492, or E6961 and resolution information.

11000576

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...

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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

10248444

Vehicle Recalls

10245395

This service bulletin provides a vibration analysis worksheet the technician can use in conjunction with the appropriate...

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Vibration Analysis-Road testing procedure when diagnosing vibration concerns.

10244201

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10234110

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10232287

This warranty administration bulletin provides information regarding the field action courtesy transportation policy.

10228906

This Warranty Administration bulletin provides retail and wholesale service personnel with the policies/procedures and...

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the warranty transaction submission procedures that support the Personal Property Damage process.

10224820

This service bulletin provides information for dealers on how to submit a product information report (PIR) (Canada...

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Only).

10222796

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10214869

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

10211658

This service bulletin provides policy information on warranty administration guidelines for multiple repairs with...

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independent causes (GM Canada Dealers Only).

10209921

This service bulletin provides service information on new torque specification and installation procedure for ACDelco...

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Spin-On Oil Filters.

Other

11 bulletins
11020816

This PI communicates the requirement to provide a pico file to receive diagnostic assistance from TAC.

11004557

This bulletin provides information for use on a Product Assistance Claim (PAC), which is formerly known as a Product...

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Allegation Resolution (PAR) claim.

10245951

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls And Turn By Turn Inoperative In The United States.

10245950

Canadian Customers Unable To Place Calls In The United States

10190338

Essential Tools that Include Consumable Parts (U.S.

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Only)

10190337

Information Regarding the Differences Between Fluid Leakage and Seepage This bulletin is intended to help identify...

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the differences between what is considered a fluid leak and what is considered seepage. Improper diagnosis may lead to unnecessary component replacement. Use the following information to determine if the condition is normal acceptable seepage or a defective component

10190320

IPC Odometer Programming Method Quick Reference Guide

10083884

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS FOR DIAGNOSING THE CONCERN.

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THE VEHICLE MAY BE UNABLE TO CONNECT TO ONSTAR USING THE WHITE, BLUE OR RED ONSTAR BUTTONS.

10012522

MARKING/FITTING THE MODIFICATION IDENTITY PLATE.

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*TT

10012003

CHANGE IN SPS PROGRAMMING.

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*EH

10011999

MIG BRAZING. *EH

Body & Paint

6 bulletins
10232136

This service bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Exterior Lamp Condensation and Water Leaks and...

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Replacement Guidelines.

10190934

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10190933

Underbody Component Corrosion The following information may be helpful when addressing underbody component corrosion with customers.

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Some customers may comment that one or more of their vehicle's underbody components are showing some form of corrosion. This corrosion may be red in appearance (rust) if the component is steel, forged iron or cast iron. This corrosion may also be grey or white in color if the component is constructed of an aluminum alloy.

10039281

GM: THE WIPERS, TURN SIGNALS, AND POWER WINDOWS ARE INOPERATIVE.

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1999-2009 SAAB 9-5. *RM

10019953

DOOR LOCKS INOPERATIVE.

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*TT

10012018

LUBRICATION REPLACEMENT OF DOOR HANDLE.

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*EH

Infotainment

3 bulletins
10252163

XM Audio Traffic And Travel Link Availability And Operation.

10247681

Information On Requests To Add OnStar Bluetooth Option.

10083509

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION ADVISES THE TECHNICIAN ON THE STEPS TO DIAGNOSE AND REPAIR THE CONCERN.

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THE VEHICLE'S XM RADIO ONLY HAS XM PREVEIW CHANNELS.

Transmission

3 bulletins
10012040

GENERAL FAULT DIAGNOSIS FOR AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION.

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*EH

10011996

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SPRINGINESS IN DRIVE AND JERKINESS WITH SHIFT UP.

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*EH

10005829

WITH THE SHIFT UP FROM 2ND TO 3RD GEAR, THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAN BE SPRINGY IN DRIVE FOR A SHORT PERIOD.

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN AND NOTIFICATION LETTER TO DEALERS AND SERVICE MANAGERS. *TT

Lighting

2 bulletins
10249011

This informational bulletin provides information for dealers/technicians on Headlamp, Tail Lamp, License Lamp or...

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Fog/Driving Lamp Damage.

10026586

BUICK\CADILLAC\CHEVROLET\GMC\HUMMER\OLDSMOBILE\PONTIAC\SAAB\SATURN SERVICE CAMPAIGN: SEE DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR OWNER LETTER.

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SPECIAL COVERAGE ADJUSTMENT-ANALOG ONSTAR DEACTIVATION. FCC RULED IN 2002 WIRELESS CARRIERS WOULD NO LONGER RE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT ANALOG WIRELESS NETWORK STARTING IN 2008. *PE CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. UPDATED 12/1/08. *PE

Tires & Wheels

2 bulletins
10244274

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

10235799

This service bulletin provides information about the Hunter wheel Road Force balancers that should be utilized for all...

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repairs requiring balance and Road Force measurement.

Software & Calibration

1 bulletin
10082506

THIS TECHNICAL BULLETIN PROVIDES A PROCEDURE TO REPROGRAM THE MEDIA DISC PLAYER WITH THE LATEST CALIBRATIONS TO CORRECT...

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A CONDITION OF THE REAR ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM NOT OPERATING AS INTENDED IN COLDER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AREAS DUE TO CALIBRATION CONCERNS.

Steering

1 bulletin
10030148

SAAB: STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS INOPERATIVE OR INCORRECT FUNCTION.

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*PE UPDATED 5/23/11. *PE

Fuel System

1 bulletin
10019954

FUEL TANK BAFFLES COMING LOOSE.

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*TT