All services, bar one, have been undertaken by Isuzu Dealerships and I have been very lucky to have had good servicing, well, in the main. Sounds like youve had a few issues! Id never buy another Dmax, what a total piece of garbage! Thanks Aaron, One thing I have noticed since I got it was regular DPD regens so I started to make a list of the mileage at each one and discovered that happened as often as 140ks and as long as 420ks with an average of 265 ks. I have a 2020 everest that I bought to tow a 2.6t van. Otherwise, ask them to take it back, as its not fit for purpose. One thing was the DPF burn off light came on, and me being me, didnt know what it was, i traveled a few ks to home , looked in the book and it told me i should of kept driving till it stopped flashing, when i drove it next it wouldnt come out of 1st gear rang isuzu dealer got it towed they rang back next day. Aaron, Hi Aaron, The 2017 model onwards had turbo issues, but seem to be pretty similar to the 2012 2016 models in terms of reliability (turbo aside). I might suggest you look into the types of steel used; Im told that during the manufacturing process some sheet metal was mislabelled and some of the panels that crack were made from much harder steel than they should have been, and are not a suitable material for their location and application. casting looks very strange almost all the teeth where missing chunks and the cast looked flakey. All that said, I take on board the comments re the inner guard issue as this is not the first report of the issue that I have heard, and I will ensure this is inspected at the 230k service. The air con compressor packed up at about 200k. I havent experienced them all, but am completely honest about revealing anything that has gone wrong. I've been a Toyota fan for a long time. That said, Ive also seen it on Dmaxs and MUXs that have no bull bar, or even the factory aluminium or steel bull bar. Fingers crossed. religious services of CASTROL full synthetic 5w30 to 300 000kms now using Nulon 10W40 diesel. What are your thoughts on the 2016 Dmax MY15.5 extra cab for towing 2500kg caravan? Ive towed a A-Van Aspire 499 (H/T), and while it is a light-weight unit, I always new it was on the back of the car, however I was never in a hurry to get to where I was going. Nil issues. Unfortunately its not the first time Ive heard this, but they seem to be far and few between. The only things i like about this car are Other Mods B&W Turn Over Ball, Air Lift Bags, Titan 52gal fuel tank, Wether Tech FloorLiners, SpeedLiner spray in bedliner, debadged whole truck except bow ties and D-Max/Allsion logo Save Share Reply Quote We live in Perth (no longer working since 2017 yippee!!) They arent perfect, but we are actually happy with ours overall. 2. At this stage Im having it done at Isuzu Pakenham. I have been around Australian, across the simpson, through the high country ans up the cape with mates from the 44 club and it has not missed a beat. Surely we cant be the only 2 with a 2017 Dmax that has this issue? How did you get on finding a second hand unit? Do you know anything about this problem or maybe point me in the right direction to fix this. Ive got a 2017 duel cab 44 Dmax. Other issues is that I seem to got through crank batteries and alternators, I am currently on my 6th alternator and 8th crank battery, but this may also be related to the dual battery system. Hi, Isuzu, nor any other manufacturer have zero grounds to palm a warranty issue off on any modifications unless they can prove that the modification caused the problem. I could have paid the same price for a brand new one, but opted for the last of the pre DPF models. I think I speak for many to say thanks for making the effort. Its the most reasonable explanation though, and Im sure I heard about it from someone who went to Isuzu outside of Australia. We use low 44 to avoid such situations when moving animals etc. Waste of money it was so bad. Hey mate. I have had the same problems with my Dmax 2018 LS the inner guard cracked but that was before i had the bullbar fitted the turbo has failed isuzu have come to the party and are covering the costs to repair my car, my car had travelled 160000 klms the dealer repeatly told my that there was no problem with the PDF until the car went into limp mode. no aftersale service Given the Dmax's don't have the best reputation for strong CV's anyway, it was asking for trouble. Any car maker that knows of a production problem yet lets cars get built & sold with so many defective diffs, front ends and gearboxes anyway is a joke. Get the best deals for isuzu d-max lift kit at eBay.com. We are getting on a bit mid 60s, so we need to get this decision right first time ( well as much as we can) so we are looking for advice on how to achieve our goal. This results in consistent performance and superior lift for your D-Max during extended use on rough roads or when tackling those dreaded corrugations that would make any other lift kit buckle. Would I buy another one? I have a 2018 DMax and have a love hate relationship. Who ever has the bad luck of trying to talk to you on the other end of the call will have major issues hearing what you say. Lots of people have trouble free Dmaxs too. I have heard of others towing things having to replace the clutches too. Im also waiting for my aircon to fail, but no issues so far. Thanks for the article; your stuff is really informative. So my consumption goes down in increments of about 5mm every 3000km from the dot below the top yellow indicator. Absolute garbage, unless you managed to get a good one. The 21 will be a giant change, but all the best with it! Cheers David. Will the next 4WD be a Toyota? 2013 dmax replaced a clutch at 30000 ,rattle in motor when cold from new for 4 seconds ,squeel in front wheel oil seals from new a bit of wd40 once a week looks after that left hand front tyre chops put suspension all checked out ok, loose radiator fluid since new 1lt month car has 100000 on it now still goes good had a roos ECU remap plenty of towing power now. I ended up getting towed home, luckily it was only about 5 k`s. I have a 2010 Dmax which I bought new. drivetrain sympathy is a must with most IFS rigs, mine has spent a fair amount of time offroad with no real problems. Still terrible you have to do that though. So naturally I speak to Isuzu. This last one they slightly over filled onto the yellow so when I took it back it was down to the full dot and they said it hadnt used and is fine then wanted to close the case until I said no and did another 3000km and its dropped 5mm from the dot. The next issue was a leak from the front differential, in the 4WD actuator assembly, and its booked to go in to be repaired. It is a manual first up gear box was replaced under warranty. Harry. Permalink. Has anyone else had this problem? and will keep an eye on the body mounts regularly. Our 2016 Dmax has been used all over Australia. Interesting! That is the last thing anyone needs is to be broken down 700km away from home. I have just updated my 2014 Isuzu d max with 256000kms on it to the latest 2021 model. Ive been on various Facebook pages of different makes and models, and the Isuzu 4WD pages seems to have very, very little issues overall. Interesting about the Alphatech piggyback; Id heard of them before and might give our Dmax a tickle at some stage in the future. Just collected my 2019 MUX from the dealer after returning it on a tow truck! Ive not had mine leak so far, and hope it stays that way! However, youll have a hard time getting one, they dont really work that well and they are actually illegal in these Dmaxs as it interferes with the electronic stability control. Ive seen your comments a few times online; youve built up quite the rig. This is one of the most common Dmax lift kit problems that people experience. Im told that the body mounts are too soft and wear/fail too quickly and if they arent replaced then you end up with the cracking. its bad when i use it to call people and they answer with their mobile its rubbish. No wonder you got another Dmax; its awesome when you feel comfortable with a previous vehicle to just buy the next model up. I had a chuckle about your comments regarding the nut behind the wheel. I havent heard of the U0100 and U0101 errors, but looking online it seems common across all makes and models and can be anything from a wiring fault to a dodgy fuse or communication issues. We tow a fair bit, (2.5tonnes) and it seems realy comfortable at aprox 95 to 100klms. It doesnt sound good at all. You can adjust the settings, but its just terrible. Keep a keen eye on it, and I hope it works out well. We have a 2018 DMax. Ill weigh it all up again when that time comes. Therefore I was surprised you bought one of these crates of shite over a Toyota. I started the application in May. Yep, were happy with Amaron. Customer was very happy with our service as well as BDS lift kits in getting this sorted right away. The thing to remember is that if your wheel comes off the ground and lands hard when the tyre is spinning your chances of breaking a CV increase hugely. Have a 2008 Rodeo space cab, manual, 270,000 klms. What has Isuzu had to say about it? Not happy. Mechanic suggesting blanking egr. Would i buy another one yes, would i look at anything else yes but it would need tobe really good if i decided to change. All going well the vehicle should take us on our grey nomad adventure later this year. There is something nice about an old, simple vehicle, but we found that the age of components just kept resulting in things going wrong. Cheers to all those submitting comments also I have sent emails to Isuzu and have not heard a work back that is very disapointing to us. I appreciate it. They were welded back up under insurance as they thought it might have to do with an accident in 2018. Hopefully its al sorted now, and you get to enjoy a few years of trouble free motoring! Have had the EGR, TURBO, REAR SEAL x3, AIR-CONDITIONING replaced (as mentioned in the previous comments) all fine and well now. Hi Aaron, parts can be hard to find, we are lucky in a way down here, that we have in excess of 100,000 4wds on the road, very good people in the know IE, mechanics and dealers ,only took two phone calls. Ive had numerous problems with mine so got rid of it. Like all Toyotas they are as reliable as Sunrise. I assume it starts and behaves normally? Head Office has been good and opened a case for me and contacted the dealer. Sorry to hear you are going through that. Surely we can have it done by our fellow and send them the bill. That said, I dont own one and havent been following too closely, and they really havent been out long enough to identify how they go. THE DMAX 4WD BUILD UP. I change the auto oil ever 30 to 40k and had a cooler fitted. We are looking for a very small no frills hard top caravan (not interested in shower, washing machine, microwave). I did some further research, and even read a publication from ARB suggesting they don't recommend a lift of any more than 25mm due to increased CV angles. The dash has a loud audible clicking noise coming from inside on the passenger side when in drive with the foot on the brake and the air conditioner switch wont stay on unless continually pressed in. Might be worth considering a second hand motor too. 3. Now sitting on 165k and the vehicle is awesome. during one period it was down to the tip of the bottom yellow indicator at 11750km with some med boat towing and mild beach 4x4ing. Ive heard of the compressors failing, but the alternator and crank battery says something isnt right with your battery setup. Also check to see if the drop centerlink has an forward or backward play. 2" IMS lift Kit installed onto a 2019 Isuzu D-MAX. One of the most important things to get right with a motor running a DPF is the right oil; if you run non DPF suitable oil it will block the DPF in no time, and youll have all sorts of issues. Weve gone with the lightest full size steel bull bar I could find, opted not to install a second battery under the bonnet (which I reckon is a daft place to put one anyway!) Are you familiar with this issue as my local mechanic has the same issue with their RACV call out vehicle. If its leaked, and is still full without being topped up it must have originally been over filled?! Its certainly not been trouble free, and it would be interesting to compare this to a Hilux to see if they are actually any better. If it doesnt, the clutch is slipping and you probably need a new one. Great looking vehicle with added creature comforts, ..but, it is turning into the worst driving experience in over 50 years of motoring. The three FPRV fixes are installing a FPRV shim kit, replacing your FPRV with a race fuel valve, or replacing your FPRV with another OEM FPRV. If the Prado has been reliable, and you think it will continue to be so, maybe thats not a bad option. I have a 2015 Dmax 160k on the clock, I have been towing a 3t caravan since I purchased the ute. Once the car is turned off and back on the warning light disappears (traction control light) and I can drive away no problem. But the car is so poorly built i wouldnt be surprised if theres a hole in the reservoir somewhere. nothing done to injectors or fuel pump. For me, this is not the biggest issue in the world (and I knew about it when I bought the car) as I dont use it too often to make or receive calls, but if you were using it for business purposes itd be the first thing you would rip out and replace. I hope our D-Max goes the distance another 200,000 km is expected. It seems the cracks are caused by either stress or metal fatigue and are most likely to show up on the suspension towers, near the VIN plate or low down on the inner guards. Her tone of voice when she mentioned that this kind of thing happens when one rides the clutch left me very worried that we are going to be blamed for this. Hopefully your Hilux keeps going strong; they seem to be reasonable asides from the well known issues, I have a 2010 Colorado 3l with around 140k, started running rough, mechanic thought was injectors, fitted new ones, didnt fix, found inlet manifold clogged so acid bathed manifold. This is my second dmax (MY2019), after my 2010 gave me 200,000km with pretty close to zero headaches. Flipped it over like directions say but now the steering tie rods rub the sway bar enough to tear the rubber boots. It can happen during an 8hr drive or 2min into a school pick up run and doing any speed. We dont have those motors over here, but the rear main isnt exactly uncommon on the 4JJ1 either, I assume theyll sort it under warranty? About to attempt to get it fixed under warranty tomorrow hopefully. 2nd battery behind driver in cab. 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift - YouTube 0:00 / 15:46 2022 Dmax 3" suspension lift PROCHECK Automotive Mechanical & Dyno Tuning 2.8K subscribers Subscribe 8.2K views 9 months ago PROCHECK. If it does what you need it to, you have the right vehicle. Last week we got our hands on Shaun from 4WD Action's brand new 2021 D-MAX to check out the suspension and see what needed improving. Thanks for reading EDIT this has stopped leaking, is still full and will be monitored. Really disappointed and I hope this post saves at least one other person from this fate. then the clutch then rack and rack ends a bent chassis and now the crank has snapped and stuffed the block. Thats a fair chunk of kilometres, but if its got a full service history and has been well cared for it could be a good option. However, they are the most common issues people face in this model range, Just bought a 2nd hand dmax. Getting anything from overseas is a disaster at the moment, and Isuzu will be caught up in it like everyone else. Thanks At the time of purchase, Id heard of a couple of turbos going on the newer model with the DPF, and since then I have heard of a huge number. Dobinsons Ball Joint Spacer for Holden Colorado / Isuzu DMAX(WA21-546K) Regular . Cracks have shown on vehicles of various ages, with and without rough driving and bull bars. Recently returning to NSW from Queensland, I had to obtain a Blue Slip for registration and the guy that did it (Isuzu Dealer) said the only thing wrong with my car, was that there was nothing all wrong with it. I hope Isuzu will stand by their claim that they are the best farm Utes around, which is why we decided on purchasing it over others models. From a cosmetic view. Rough run mate. Apparently there was a batch of ring and pinion gears that were made with poor hardening properties, and the gears essentially chop out and become a pile of metal shavings in the bottom of your differential. If they say its out of warranty, I would argue that 5 years is not a reasonable life span especially when its a known problem, and despite it being out of warranty it should be covered. My last piece of advice would be to wait a few more months to ensure that there are no issues the first owners are having. Please note most of what is raised here are also Isuzu MUX problems, which are basically a wagon version of the Dmax. Im probably not as hard on the vehicle as most off-roaders and am therefore happy with the vehicle and not in a hurry to replace it, particularly with those pesky DPFs (DPD). Sounds like youve had a rough run, and are understandably annoyed about it. Our 4x4 lift kits are designed to lift your D-Max to the legal maximum height, allowing for bigger and tougher tyres with greater clearance. it turned out to be a fault which after being plugged into their computer was re programmed, all good have since had the light come on and it did its burn as it should have, now the main complaint i have is some of the nannies pulling on the steering wheel applying the brakes when i get to close to a vehicle, they are working as they should ,but if you turn them off which isnt as easy as it should be , you have to turn them off again when you restart , having said that it has saved me from running up the back of a car in Sydney traffic , and the other day saved us from a bad situation where a loaded trailer got way out of control,. 4WDs are incredible expensive now, but is a bit extra worth paying for something newer/less kilometres? I had 2 petrol v6 Toyota Utes prior to these. Weve just recently gone and bought a Lifestyle Reconn R2 Hypercamper which is about 2.3 tonnes loaded and you really notice it! If it stalls, you might be OK. View. Thanks for the comment, and the chuckles. The DPF was recently replaced at no cost to us and when the vehicle had done 140,000km. The 4JJ engine is widely regarded as one of the best on the market today, and is used in a wide range of applications from light trucks through to the Dmax and BT50, boat motors and you can even get conversion kits to put them into Patrols now. There are three relatively inexpensive ways to solve a poorly working Duramax fuel pressure relief valve. Hopefully your local dealer is helpful. Stephen. This kit will only work on trucks that keep the center link in the factory position. Camping Kettle Upgrade; no more burnt toes! 7,446 Answers. I have serviced this vehicle accordingly, (every 10,000km) its 4 and a half years old and a total lemon. The fact that its been running in 4WDs and trucks since 2002 speaks volumes. Snowys; the best place in Australia to buy your camping and outdoor gear. As a passenger, a fast thoughtless driver off road is a precursor for head & back aches. It did it with a sense of flair that I will miss, but there are a few things I won't miss, and its all a compromise one way or another. Still have such issues (1.9 European engine). Unfortunately all of the 2017 2020 models (until the new shape) have the same turbo, and they must have changed thousands of them by now. At 175k and 95% highway running only. I have just noticed that my front body mount rubbers have cracked. I know a number of people whove hammered their vehicles and not broken anything, so maybe its part luck/driver ability too. Re the cracks Ive been looking at a DMax for a number of years now to replace my 2010 Hilux due to its limited towing capacity. Compare this to my 3.0 litre work Hi Ace has instant response, i find this car fast enough and drive ability is great, i dont need a powerhouse. This warranty is against any manufacturer defects, premature wear or breakage. Took it out for a drive, stopped on the road and put it P then when I went to put in D it went to N and now i cant get it out of N. Its a mystery to me. I keep GVM 400kg down from maximum of 3600kg. I would be too! Sold after 30,000km. I do love my MUX and its bells and whistles but gee I hope thats all that is going to go wrong this early in the piece! The Dmax has big shoes to fill; the Land Cruiser was a tough tourer that went just about anywhere you pointed it. Every week there are a couple posted online about turbos that start to wail like a police or ambulance siren, or put the vehicle into limp mode. 1. Its all about the nut behind the wheel. Am I alone with the above concerns? 270 awning. Very nice mate, and quite a few kms to do in 6 years! So far so good. 3 have done in excess of 400K km all down to the driver as a driver, & not a wrecker. Karen and Tony McAlister. I an quite stressed we are going to be left with the blame and a hefty bill. Doing those sort of drives it should be pristine, but maybe its not! Thankfully no other issues have come up and i had trouble free 16k trip around big island in 2019. Paint issue in one area, you can see fingerprints, they wouldnt look at it. Turbo has gone https://youtu.be/-YDLrn1trEs. First idea was fit locker, eliminate problem. You are right, it is quite the list of shortcomings. Gearbox noises at 83K, has taken OVER 6 weeks so far just to get the warranty approval (they needed to be sure what type of transmission oil was used in the 60km Isuzu dealer service which isnt on the receipt and I had to produce for them to consider it). The Ute has only done 55,000kms. 315,000km is a fair old chunk of driving! A lot of the process revolves around how good the service and mechanics are, and sadly they dont always back the product up the way they could. If you are loading it up or changing tyre sizes it will struggle, and potentially have issues with overloading. We will have this for at least another 5 years, so lets see how it goes by the end of it. CST 4-6" S.T.L Lift Kit Stage 1. . Ive seen a few more complaints about the DPF in Isuzu Dmax and MUX vehicles lately, as they start to get a bit older and problems rear their heads. had surging idle symptoms when my factory filter head unit started leaking. Whos doing the alignments? At only 5 years old it has not lived up to reasonable expectation and should be done free of charge. A rear diff lock makes a big difference in these, and I suspect we will end up with one down the track. IUA flatly denies that the vehicles got substandard steel as part of supplier fraud. Cheers Tim from Tassie . Factory internal wiring is horribly put together, bonnets wobbles because the metal is so thin, i can visibly see the cab move and stretch where the doors mount to the cab, i would not be surprised if the door rips out of the frame one day, fancy looking l.e.d lights arent that crash hot, i periodically smell oil fumes in the cabin even when the A/C is on recirculate. Im told that the robot which applies sealant around the seal on the rear mains was not doing its job properly for some time, and this is a common fault. Ours has been pretty good overall, Thanks for your comments, and all the best Lovells GVM GCM upgrade. Let me know below! The reasoning was simple; a DPF (or DPD as Isuzu calls them) is just another thing to go wrong, and I know Isuzu have issues with them in their trucks (despite being one of the better DPFs on the market today). The inner guards cracked around 90,000km. Its got enough power to be reasonable, and a lot if you are used to some of the older diesel 4WDs, but its got nothing on other Utes like the Ford Ranger, Ford Raptor or V6 Volkswagen Amarok. They also indicted they knew what the problem was which is what really annoys me. They are a bit agricultural, truck like if you will, and thats exactly what a select portion of the market wants. Isuzu made the diesel Gemini, a mobile smoke machine of the 70s. The new panels are different parts. Ive been a Toyota fan for a long time. Have you had a decent auto electrician look at it? I am hoping this is a simple fix. Im almost persuaded especially as it has the canopy already. There will be wear and tear on other items as well though, but if its done a lot of long distance driving and less 4WDing it might be limited. Ive also seen a lot of people installing Colorado body mounts, which are apparently more solid, but as to whether this makes the actual issue any better or not, I couldnt say. Thanks for the comment. You are very welcome. Early on had a head gasket blow, fixed under warranty. I am thinking to check and change diff oil in conjunction with normal service (10,000km) just to be on the safe side. Get a pr of Ironman Half Leaf springs for rear. There are a few areas of concern that we all hear about. From what Ive heard, you are not alone in your beliefs. I have an SX spacecab 2013. On it. The first seal was done under warranty, but it was leaking when I picked it up. The evaporator has cracked it due to dodgy lines apparently. Canopy 150mm higher than standard as we sleep in canopy. Doesnt know why running rich, any ideas please, john, It shouldnt block that quickly. It should be under $100 on its own. Hope we can get another 140,000 trouble free kms out of her!! The new model is different in many ways, and Im sure will have its own set of problems. With 285,000 kays on those CVs, I'm not mad. Or should I go to Toyota Hilux ? That said, our replacement 4WD from the 80 Series Land Cruiser was an Isuzu Dmax; a step in a very different direction.If you want to know how much the total build cost, you can read about it here - Dmax build cost. Mine will be getting checked shortly with a camera through the oil fill hole, and I wouldnt be surprised to see damage. How wrong was I ? Bluetooth hands-free phone is really poor, I just use headphones it is what it is. Squeeks and rattles in the dash and both doors, exterior paint scratches easily, interior plastics scratch easily, rust spots on the drivers side door sill from a leaking door, car mat snapped off the first time i hopped in it, vinyl floor covering is loose, glove box latch does not open the glove box, driver side door sits 5mm proud compared to the rear door. Have a 2015 MUX with 146000 ks owned from new currently having a new head gasket replacement at a cost of 5,500 not happy about that ; this car has never towed or missed a beat , out of warranty by 18 months this vehicle was regularly log book serviced after that but ISUZU say I cant prove it had coolant change when it was due, seems a poor excuse as I cant get a proper answer to how it would blow on such low ks it is a diesel 44 has anybody had similar issues , and wonder what kind of warranty Iwill get when fixed . there should be no play. Breaking when a car is in a left turn lane turning off, not allowing the vehicle to return to the left lane while overtaking on a duel carriage. Please note this post is my opinion only, and its up to you to do your own, independent research. Either way it is still annoying and expensive. Our Research and Development team extensively examined the vehicle and took note of the comparisons between the old D-MAX and the '21 D-MAX. Our latest issue was the aircon failure, which resulted in the evaporator being replaced for about $1400. It is nearly impossible to follow the 808 page manual. All fibres are worn off. We can only assure them we dont ride the clutch. Husband bought a D-Max Single Cab 44 Tray Back. when 4 wheel driving. Some thought has gone into avoiding issues as best I can. I believe the hardfacing was not done correctly on these, which is why they chew out. I have found the best way to replicate the problem is to hold the gearbox in manual mode 1st gear, accelerate reasonably hard, then back off the throttle and let the vehicle slow down using mainly compression until gently using the brakes to come to a complete stop, once the vehicle stops---THUD! Built Not Bought 827K. How to install a 4x4 lift kit at home in half a day 4WD 24-7 432K views 3 years ago BNB BUDGET BUILD || Stock to Tourer in 24 Hours!! I understand the towing capacity and power on the new model is far superior? I test drove a manual with my heart set on buying one but the lag was even worse. I wouldnt mind so much if I didnt depend on my vehicle for work and for the long weekend trips into Central NSW to visit family. All our lift kits are designed to give your Isuzu D-Max improved stability with load or when towing, increased comfort off and on road, and of course give you greater control when driving your Isuzu D-Max. They are a great vehicle, but not perfect. Weve also fitted a transmission cooler to care for our Automatic Transmission, after the temperatures were getting a bit too hot for my happiness, but this is not uncommon for a lot of new 4WDs that are working hard. The panel beater in Alice told me he deals with the cracked inner guards once a month and said it will happen again and get rid of it. Code errors U0100 and U0101. Maybe look at almost anything else. Lucky its still under waranty. Perhaps you wont need one, which solves your issue altogether. It might pay to take it somewhere that spends more time, and charges more for a better result. The turbo has been replaced and the air conditioner piping replaced under warranty. (thank God for Holdens demise, and welcome in the MUX). after 1k i serviced it and found chunks of metal in the diff. The new Duramax will be mated to GM's new 10-speed automatic transmission that is currently offered in the 2019 Camaro ZL1.
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