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How to install RClick Remote Central Locking Kits

Last post by Dad of 3 « Sat Apr 20, 2019 8:18 am
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by alexperkins » Sun Jan 10, 2010 1:57 pm
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide to fit remote...
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How to fix the 6N2 ABS Signal Outside Specifications Fault

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by alexperkins » Fri Feb 08, 2013 10:12 am
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Disclaimer - I do not take responsibility for any damage, injury, death or incidents that take place when you are following this guide. It is up to...
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BBS RX2 (GTI Split Rims) Refurb Guide

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
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by bstardchild » Sun Jun 26, 2005 9:33 am
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Alex has hosted the PDF guide to this for us -

OK - I did mine a while ago and stuck a post up about it and Dubpolo asked if I'd do his - distance...
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Mon Nov 19, 2018 9:24 am
Upgrade from RCD210 to RCD310 for AUX input

Last post by zoemcgee « Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
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by 6RPotentialBuyer » Fri Aug 19, 2016 9:39 pm

So a lot of people with the RCD210 probably really wish they had an Aux input so that they can play their own music and not have to upload 10 songs...

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Tue Sep 11, 2018 3:50 pm
Free link to ETKA

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by Mouse_GTI » Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:49 pm
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I know a lot of people already know about it but a useful link for those who don't 8)

ETKA with images.

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Tue Nov 07, 2017 7:29 am
How to upgrade your RCD-310 to a Sat-Nav RNS-310

Last post by Polo1971gti « Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
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by vwpolo16v » Fri May 10, 2013 9:30 pm
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So that we don't get lost round town, got us an RNS-310.

From this:

to this:

Here are a few quick steps:

Using a trim removal tool, carefully...
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Last post by Polo1971gti
Mon Jan 02, 2017 9:48 am
Paint Codes.

Last post by Smithyyy xD « Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
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by Speedlaw » Thu Apr 15, 2004 3:26 pm
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Ahh, the paint codes thread. It's always missing and hiding somewhere behind all the others. So now it's a sticky.

Copied from our friends at...
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Wed May 30, 2012 12:53 pm
How to repair your flaky, perished Antenna Base Rubber Seal

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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sat Jun 04, 2005 12:42 pm
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Wed May 23, 2012 10:57 am
Free ICE tips from the Install Doctor

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by KarlM » Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm

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Sat Jun 05, 2004 3:41 pm
1996 Polo 1.2 Hardwire Dashcam-Fuse info please

Last post by kkcat « Wed May 22, 2019 4:04 pm

by kkcat » Wed May 22, 2019 4:04 pm

Hi All
I am new to the forum and after some help- please. My daughter has passed her test and is driving our 2009PoloE- 1.2 petrol. She has a dashcam...

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Last post by kkcat
Wed May 22, 2019 4:04 pm
Juddering

Last post by AdamCaban « Sun May 19, 2019 3:20 am

by AdamCaban » Sun May 19, 2019 3:20 am

Anyone know about the car juddering when low revs like when going up a hill? It’s all good but sometimes it judders when building up speed.... any...

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Last post by AdamCaban
Sun May 19, 2019 3:20 am
9n head unit swap

Last post by littlepolo « Wed May 15, 2019 8:18 am
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by littlepolo » Mon Apr 29, 2019 7:50 am

I'm searching for a single DIN unit to swap out the original tape deck on my 2002 Polo. Considering one of the MechLess units (i.e. no CD player)...

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Wed May 15, 2019 8:18 am
RCN210 compatible with an 05 1.2 Polo?

Last post by Tyler_Mountain « Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 pm

by Tyler_Mountain » Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 pm

I understand that this stereo is 2 DIN so should fit but wanted confirmation and wasn’t sure about the electrical aspects

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Last post by Tyler_Mountain
Sat May 11, 2019 7:24 pm
Hi does anyone know if i am able to get my Polo Mk6 coded so i could watch youtube on the entertainment screen

Last post by Toseef1 « Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm

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Sun May 05, 2019 1:44 pm
Coil Pack Problem?

Last post by Rhetoric « Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am

by Rhetoric » Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am

Just today i bought a VW polo from someone on facebook. The car was listed at £800 and i was happy to pay that as it has a fresh MOT, I really like...

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Last post by Rhetoric
Fri May 03, 2019 12:15 am
Emission control light

Last post by abbaskzmi « Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am

by abbaskzmi » Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am

Hi, I got polo 2011 reg SL11CUX yesterday I washed my car then on way to home I parked my car perfectly but after 4 hours start driving feel like car...

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Last post by abbaskzmi
Thu May 02, 2019 6:06 am
RCD310 Bluetooth in a 2011 Polo

Last post by Niks101 « Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm

by Niks101 » Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm

Hello,

I am new to this forum and I need some help with my VW polo and installing Bluetooth.
I have a 2011 Polo and I wanted to have Bluetooth...

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Last post by Niks101
Wed May 01, 2019 6:40 pm
Polo R Line 2019 Dsg

Last post by Toseef1 « Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm

by Toseef1 » Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm

Hi i am collecting my brand new polo r line 2019 dsg and was wondering if anyone could recommend me some good interior mods to. Eg : illuminating R...

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Last post by Toseef1
Sat Apr 27, 2019 10:38 pm
Polo 6n wiring query

Last post by P123UNL « Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm

by P123UNL » Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm

Hi,

We’re currently working on a Polo 6n Harlequin restoration and upon reconnecting the wiring loom, we have one plug left unplugged.

Does anyone...

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Last post by P123UNL
Thu Apr 25, 2019 5:50 pm
2011 Polo ISO wiring harnesses

Last post by WilliamBruce « Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm

by WilliamBruce » Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm

Good Evening,
I have a 2011 Polo and are installing an aftermarket stereo, however the stereo turns on with the ignition off. Any ideas?

Wanting to...

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Last post by WilliamBruce
Mon Apr 22, 2019 8:31 pm
BlueGT custom exhaust

Last post by A17EUS « Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm

by A17EUS » Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm

Hi, I've had a custom exhaust fitted on my BlueGT. I am more than happy with the sound. It sounds way better than standard. However, when the ACT...

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Last post by A17EUS
Tue Apr 16, 2019 7:18 pm
New stereo help.

Last post by 05-Jmay « Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm

by 05-Jmay » Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm

I'm after a new stereo for my 2006 polo. Can anyone point me in the direction of compatible ones please, I'd like bluetooth and be able to connect my...

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Last post by 05-Jmay
Tue Apr 16, 2019 1:36 pm
6N2 Fuel Filter Replacement (all petrol models)

Last post by Mike_Galv « Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:20 pm
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by alexperkins » Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:22 pm

1. Jack the rear of the car up and support it on axle stands ensuring the front wheels are chocked

2.Remove the fuel pump fuse (number 40) Third...

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Last post by Mike_Galv
Mon Apr 15, 2019 5:20 pm
Reactance

Last post by lkjnhgb543 « Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am

by lkjnhgb543 » Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am

Why the reactance of a system under fault condition is low and faults currents may raise dangerously high value. ?

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Last post by lkjnhgb543
Mon Apr 15, 2019 7:05 am
2011 GTI DSG Spanner Flashing

Last post by Pambs « Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am

by Pambs » Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am

Hello

On Saturday my DSG gear indicator spanner started flashing. I run diagnostics with a friend and i am getting hydrolic insufficient pump...

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Last post by Pambs
Tue Apr 02, 2019 8:46 am
Lift and tires

Last post by tdh10 « Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

by tdh10 » Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am

like you guys I’m anxiously awaiting even just being able to order my JT, and spending many hours thinking about, what my plans are with it. I am...

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Last post by tdh10
Thu Mar 28, 2019 8:59 am
Window button replacement

Last post by alexperkins « Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:00 pm
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by Roh4nms » Tue Mar 26, 2019 12:57 pm

Hi,
Is anybody able to advise on how to change the window buttons on front passenger and front driver side. Passenger side is entirely broken and...

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Last post by alexperkins
Wed Mar 27, 2019 4:00 pm
6n2 AHW ETD (1.4 5spd) Wont Turn Over

Last post by hamish71 « Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am

by hamish71 » Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am

Per title, I have a 6n2 polo thats been sitting on jack stabds for 5 yrs following gearbox implosion.
60000km and was running fine.

5 yrs later, I...

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Last post by hamish71
Sun Mar 24, 2019 1:05 am
Polo 2015 FIRMWARE UPDATE

Last post by cvt « Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
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by kieran_baugh » Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:56 am

Hello,

I have an issue with my volkswagon POLO, When I turn on the car the infotainment system constant flashes a blue and red screen saying...

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Last post by cvt
Tue Mar 19, 2019 3:50 pm
A nice clean car

Last post by Tombirch95 « Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
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by Aube » Sat Aug 25, 2018 2:54 pm

Hi,

As my daughter is away for a few days I thought I would clean her car for her.

The process went like this.

Snow foamed the car and wheels...

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Last post by Tombirch95
Tue Mar 19, 2019 8:45 am
Wiring help needed

Last post by Feeblington « Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

by Feeblington » Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm

hello all,
I am mid way installing sound setup in my 6n2.
I want to install switches for my 2 amps (one for sub one for door speakers) and want to...

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Last post by Feeblington
Mon Mar 18, 2019 1:35 pm
Change antenna

Last post by Vetle_GTI « Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

by Vetle_GTI » Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm

Hi!
I have Discover Media. Can I change my original antenna to a shark antenna type Golf, Passat so on? Will it be other signals to the navi and will...

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Last post by Vetle_GTI
Fri Mar 15, 2019 12:20 pm
RCN210 install help needed!

Last post by Dad of 3 « Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
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by arry08 » Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:29 pm

Hi,

I need a bit of advice, I've bought a Deesay RCN210 to replace a RCD200 in the wife's car. I've bought the iso to quadlock harness they...

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Last post by Dad of 3
Fri Mar 15, 2019 5:35 am
Speaker failure !

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
Replies: 1
by LTPolo123 » Thu Dec 20, 2018 5:10 pm

The left speaker is dead on our Polo (2012 1.2). I wiggled the wiring, no help. I removed the door card and removed/cleaned and replaced the push on...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:07 pm
Snapped control arm 6n2

Last post by Feeblington « Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
Replies: 4
by Feeblington » Tue Feb 05, 2019 11:56 am

Hello all. My driver side control arm almost snapped on my home the other day. I have replacement part for it. But just wanted a little advice on how...

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Last post by Feeblington
Thu Mar 14, 2019 3:02 pm
White(ish) Bulbs

Last post by joere07 « Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

by joere07 » Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm

Hi!

I'm after the whitest halogen bulbs for my 2016 Polo BlueGT (H7 Halogens)

I understand it's near impossible to get pure white light from...

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Last post by joere07
Tue Mar 05, 2019 1:58 pm
RCD310 with TPK to RCD330Plus

Last post by fergy « Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

by fergy » Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm

Currently got a RCD 310 with TPK and dash mounted screen. The RCD 330plus comes with built in BT so want to remove the TPK altogether. Is it just a...

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Last post by fergy
Sat Feb 23, 2019 5:40 pm
VW polo 2003

Last post by Sonny « Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

by Sonny » Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm

Hi I can't find anything online but does anyone know how to install the lower side grills on the VW polo SE? I have tried pushing in but they won't...

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Last post by Sonny
Mon Feb 18, 2019 2:45 pm
Navigation system

Last post by alexperkins « Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm
Replies: 1
by rachael.wells » Mon Feb 11, 2019 6:51 pm

Hey all just wondering if someone couls help please please. I have just bought a vw polo 15 and the instruction manual says it has a navigation...

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Last post by alexperkins
Mon Feb 11, 2019 9:23 pm
9N - Fitting front fogs

Last post by Shubz7860 « Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:23 pm
Replies: 16
by mole » Wed Mar 05, 2003 5:07 pm
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Here is a how-to I have done for fitting front fogs on a 9N.

Download the PDF file for offline reference and printing.

Also, get the reader if...
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Last post by Shubz7860
Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:23 pm
How to change engine oil (6n2)

Last post by alexperkins « Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:56 pm
Replies: 4
by revolutionrock » Tue Jul 21, 2009 11:16 pm

How to change engine oil
A small guide, for those who do not know...

Going to make guides about how to change oil sump seal and selector shaft...

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Last post by alexperkins
Fri Feb 08, 2019 12:56 pm
[Guide] Hardwire Dashcam [With Photos] MK10 (AW)

Last post by Dark_cze « Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:58 pm
Replies: 3
by phileep » Sat Feb 02, 2019 10:57 am

Hi all

In this guide, I hardwired my dash cam in to the fuse box.

My purpose was to neatly enclose the cable so it didn't dangle down the centre of...

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Last post by Dark_cze
Wed Feb 06, 2019 1:58 pm
Save money, don't use a dealer

Last post by LeonSymnz « Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm

by LeonSymnz » Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm

It's not Polo related, but VW so thought I'd whinge a little here about it.

I know this is probably obvious to many and it has been for many years,...

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Last post by LeonSymnz
Wed Feb 06, 2019 12:14 pm
Screen wash fuse 2014 1.4 TDI

Last post by emilybutcher « Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am

by emilybutcher » Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am

Hi all,
My screen wash has stopped working (no longer hear the motor sound, although the wipers still move) and I was wondering if anyone would be...

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Last post by emilybutcher
Tue Feb 05, 2019 9:35 am
Does anyone have a fuse layout for 2018 model?

Last post by Joeac « Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm

by Joeac » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm

I need to replace a fuse but I don’t know which fuse is for what. Can anyone help?

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Last post by Joeac
Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:42 pm
Headlining Re-Trim

Last post by Feeblington « Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Replies: 13
by spudisdabest » Wed Feb 17, 2010 11:16 pm

First off, mine it the sunroof model, so it varies a little bit but not much.

tools needed:

Flat head screw driver
Posi drive screw driver
Heat...

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Last post by Feeblington
Fri Jan 25, 2019 3:40 pm
Polo 6r GT suspension question

Last post by dimblue « Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:11 pm
Replies: 1
by winky666 » Wed Mar 01, 2017 3:32 pm

Hi, what is the difference between a 6r 1.2tsi suspension setup and a 1.4 GT?

my 6r has 17inch boavista alloys and the GT is also running 17''s but...

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Last post by dimblue
Wed Jan 23, 2019 9:11 pm
RCD330 inc CarPlay and Android auto

Last post by BJEISH « Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:54 pm
Replies: 2
by BJEISH » Fri Jan 18, 2019 12:03 am

Currently own a 2010 VW Polo but looking to change to a 12 plate mark 6 golf that is fitted with an RCD210.

Am I correct in thinking that this is an...

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Last post by BJEISH
Sun Jan 20, 2019 11:54 pm
Coil ignition

Last post by Kellyp13 « Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am

by Kellyp13 » Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am

Hi Guys,
I have a 2001 polo with a firing issue, I am looking for the resistance specifications regarding an NGK U2003 ignition coil, I’ve read that...

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Last post by Kellyp13
Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:07 am
Bluetooth media audio greyed out (bluetooth retrofit)

Last post by winky666 « Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am
Replies: 4
by winky666 » Sat Nov 24, 2018 9:44 pm

Hi,

I have just retro fitted a 7P6 035 730C bluetooth module in a VW POLO 6R with a Bosch RCD510. The installation was pretty straight forward and...

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Sun Jan 13, 2019 5:13 am

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