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THE Polo GTi Gearbox Thread

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by Si_GTi » Fri Jan 12, 2007 7:55 pm
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Given the alarming number of gearbox failures over the last six to twelve months it would be useful to pull some information together for reference?...
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Polo GTi Photogallery

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by neilw » Tue Apr 12, 2005 2:02 pm
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Just an idea i thought would be cool, probably won't take off. Post one picture for you GTi dont comment on other peoples cars keep it simple, and we...
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Polo GTi - FAQ - Common Modifications and Advice

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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:29 pm
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Welcome to the GTI Section of UK-Polos

This guide was created to answer the most common questions we get asked by new members about the Mk5 and...
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How to Reset Oil/Inspection Service Indicator

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by pettsy » Mon Apr 24, 2006 7:53 pm
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May be handy for anyone doing your own servicing :wink:

Polo 1999-02

OIL-Oil service

Press and hold button (A) (Located on speedometer below...
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Cam Belt Tensioner failures

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by morrismen » Tue Mar 22, 2005 10:39 am
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We've all seen there appears to be problems with Cam Belt Tensioners :!:

Some VW Polo GTi owners have reported this causes symptoms such as poor...
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"I Am Looking For A GTi - What Do I Need To Know?"

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by MaxZ » Wed Feb 13, 2008 8:20 pm
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This thread was created to give more advice for people looking at buying a GTi.

The Mk5 GTI has a 1.6 16v 125bhp Engine, with VVT. It came in either...
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Sat Mar 19, 2011 6:51 pm
THE Polo GTi Pedal Box Thread

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by Josh_PoloGTi » Sun Sep 28, 2003 1:42 pm
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Right then.

After one of our members was told by VW UK Customer Services Not to believe anything you read on the Internet regarding the Polo GTi...
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Commonly Used Part Numbers!

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by alexperkins » Wed Sep 29, 2010 8:16 pm

This is our new part numbers sticky. It contains many useful details for common mods, service parts and other items

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ABS warning light

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by clees » Wed May 23, 2007 12:38 pm

Hi guys,

Over the last couple of months my ABS light has come on and then gone off. It is off more than it is on but must come on for a reason??...

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Strange fuel system issue PLEASE HELP!!

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by Confusedgtiowner55 » Sun Jul 28, 2019 9:51 pm

Hi All, thanks for taking a look at my post.

I have been trying to get my 6n2 polo gti 2000 1.6 back on the road and I’m having some issues getting...

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Polo 1.6 GTi AVY OBD problem HELP PLS!

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by acabral88 » Tue Nov 16, 2021 7:42 pm

Hello everyone, I'm new member from Portugal and I have a problem on my Polo 6N2 that is not easy to solve.
When I try to make a diagnosis in the...

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Central locking problem!

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by acabral88 » Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:35 am

Hello,
I need some help guys.
My car has no central lock and it just happened from night to day.
I closed the car on the alarm remote (cobra system)...

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Thu Feb 24, 2022 1:32 am
Polo GTI broken timing belt engine trouble

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by Jamie52 » Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:50 pm

Hi
Trying to recommission my Polo GTI 2001 following the timing belt breaking at 20mph. Got a belt fitted by my local garage and after Valve, head...

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Tue Dec 14, 2021 7:50 pm
OBD2 communication problem

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by Hayden1470 » Sun Sep 20, 2020 5:19 pm

Hey guys,

In my GTi I currently have an engine management light on, an airbag light and my Aircon seems to turn itself on and off whenever it...

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Tue Nov 16, 2021 4:50 pm
Airbag in seat

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by Bazzad88 » Mon Sep 03, 2018 5:18 pm

Hellooooo

Is it a problem if the airbag goes off in the side of the seat bolster or can it just be stitched back together? Thanks.

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GTI Exhaust Parts

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by gilesnp » Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:28 pm

Hello everyone.

I have a 2001 GTI 5 door in Reflex Silver, which was registered in September 2001 - so probably one of the last few to be produced....

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Sat Oct 23, 2021 12:28 pm
airbag light?

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by mboyle4 » Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:12 pm

my airbag warning light has appeared and does not go off after a couple of second like some of the other lights, any idea how to sort this out?

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Airbag controller not found

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by weirdbeardmt » Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:35 pm
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SO the airbag light on my dash has been on for a while. I bought a cable and got the free copy of the ross-tech / vagcom software - when I try and...
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6N2 Colour Concept

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by CarmeloLabadie » Sat Oct 02, 2021 5:04 pm

Hi everyone. I have a 2000 (Xreg) Polo Colour Concept TDi 5 door in yellow with black open air. I love love love it!! Owned it 14 years. I'm trying...

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Gear lever repair kit

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by m3ag » Wed Jul 14, 2021 9:47 pm

Hi, been searching but can't find an answer

6N2 1.4, sloppy gear lever, I'm sure its bushes that have perished, is there a repair kit available or a...

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Fri Jul 16, 2021 8:04 am
Piston ring gaps

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by Jake_red6n2 » Mon Jun 21, 2021 12:56 pm

Hi guys, I’m currently rebuilding an avy and I’m stuck for piston rings gaps. I don’t want to go of the old ones in case they are worn. I ordered...

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Sat Jul 03, 2021 10:35 am
Non starting issue

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by GoogleMonster81 » Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:48 pm

Hi everyone
I'm having issues with my 2001 1.6 16v gti.
Car has been running great and never skipped a beat. Tried to turn it over today and all dash...

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Sun May 09, 2021 8:35 am
AJV replacement pistons

Last post by Pfox « Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 pm

by Pfox » Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 pm

Hello

I have a gti AJV engine with melted pistons and i cant find replacement parts.
Does anyone knows other pistons from other vw engine that...

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Fri Feb 19, 2021 7:39 pm
Polo 6N2 ABS module coding

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by mike18clark » Wed Dec 09, 2020 4:06 pm

Hi all,

I have had a look online, and have used the search utility, and have not been able to find a definitive answer.

If I was to replace the ABS...

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Wed Dec 09, 2020 5:48 pm
engine swap

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by enright2903 » Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:36 pm

good evening i`ve recently swapped a gti engine i believe the original engine code was a arc and i ve fitted a avy engine now i have a sensor that...

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Wed Nov 04, 2020 7:36 pm
Stalling in cold start

Last post by 937carrera « Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:40 pm
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by Nesclick » Mon Aug 31, 2020 12:13 pm

Hey! What's up! Has it ever happened to you? Every morning when the engine is cold my car will stall until it warms up a bit, maybe 3 times then it...

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Wed Sep 23, 2020 4:40 pm
Brake Vacuum Hose 6n2612041J

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by Oscar1923 » Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm

Hi, I was looking for a brake vacuum hose for my gti and wondering what alternative part can I get if I cannot find any 6n2612041J online.

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Wed Sep 16, 2020 4:07 pm
N249 delete

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by Joe2020 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am

So done the n249 delete on the polo and got the light on ddash does anyone no the p code for it all it throws out is just numbers when I do the scan...

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Thu Aug 13, 2020 10:20 am
Starting Issue

Last post by 937carrera « Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:32 pm
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by Mike__Drake » Wed Aug 05, 2020 8:16 am

Right Guys, bit of an odd one here, From cold my GTI does not like to start. This only seems to happen in the morning/from cold and once started it...

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Wed Aug 05, 2020 10:32 pm
Smokey

Last post by Bazzad88 « Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:07 am
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by Bazzad88 » Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:06 pm
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Hi all, I recently put a new (used) AVY engine in my GTi and have noticed on start up it spits out dark stuff and where ever I park it will leave a...
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Fri Jul 31, 2020 10:07 am
Rocker gasket

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by Bazzad88 » Tue May 19, 2020 5:19 pm

Hi all

I'm planning on changing the cambelt etc on my 6n2 GTi engine. How much more work is it to remove the rocker cover and re seal it as I...

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Wed May 20, 2020 10:45 pm
Advice

Last post by cis0509 « Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am

by cis0509 » Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am

Hi folks .i'm first time here.i have couple questions.i wanna buy gti 2001 after accident smashed nose.
If you possible is to transfer the whole nose...

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Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:41 am
Coolant temp up and down... but new gen stat

Last post by 937carrera « Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:30 pm
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by M7R » Thu Mar 12, 2020 11:58 am

Had a fun issue with the Polo, it started to show a stat failure so I changed the stat... all good in the hood, temp holds steady at 90....fast...

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Wed Mar 18, 2020 7:30 pm
cooling issue

Last post by 937carrera « Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:29 pm
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by m3ag » Thu Aug 29, 2019 11:32 am
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Separate thread for my cars issue, and its no doubt been covered before

6n2 GTi issue is:

Bought it as a car that had suffered an overheat a few...
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Tue Feb 11, 2020 8:29 pm
I have GTI without air conditioner so i will retrofit one

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by Ивайло.Костов » Fri Jan 24, 2020 3:05 pm

Hello and first sorry for my bad English!I have GTI for almost 5 years now and not having Air con during the summer is pain in the ass.So i decided...

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Last post by RUM4MO
Mon Jan 27, 2020 10:33 am
Stiff gear changes

Last post by VarksyS4 « Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:37 pm
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by 6n2stan » Fri Jan 04, 2013 9:17 am
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The Polo has sat for nearly two weeks over Crimbo as we've gone everywhere in the Family car.

I come to use the Polo on Wednesday and think the gear...
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Thu Dec 12, 2019 8:37 pm
Unable to open drivers door from inside or outside

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by 937carrera » Sat Nov 30, 2019 12:02 pm

Help :)

Icy morning, OH sys that the drivers door will not open.

Central locking is working. button pops up

Outside handle does nothing
Inside...

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Sun Dec 01, 2019 10:03 am
Starter clicks twice then nothing after coil pack failure

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by M7R » Sun Nov 10, 2019 5:04 pm

Got a fun one.

2001 gti, manual.

It had an electrical issue with the coil pack, basically it shorted internally it seems and started to melt some...

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Wed Nov 13, 2019 8:38 pm
Removing Manifold Heat Shield

Last post by 'Γιάννης.Κόκκας' « Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:50 pm
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by jacko_b_23 » Thu Jun 07, 2012 1:07 pm

Hi

I want to have a go at polishing up my ratty looking heat shield that covers the exhaust manifold, it looks easy enough to remove with just 2...

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Mon Nov 11, 2019 1:50 pm
Head gasket failure ?

Last post by 937carrera « Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:22 pm
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by 937carrera » Tue Oct 15, 2019 8:05 pm
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I got called out to recover my black Polo Gti this evening, temperature gauge high,warning light on, coolant on the right hand side of the engine...
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Tue Nov 05, 2019 7:22 pm
A/C fans not working

Last post by 937carrera « Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:07 pm
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by M7R » Mon May 13, 2019 1:13 pm
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The AC on a friends 6n2 GTi isn't getting cold and the low speed fan doesn't click in.

I have had a pressure gauge on the low pressure side of the...
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Thu Oct 24, 2019 11:07 pm
HELP !!! POLO GTI Gearbox :(

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by sherifseoudy » Tue Sep 17, 2019 3:55 pm

Hello Everyone,

I'm new here and this is my first topic.
I'm from EGYPT and have a 6N2 Polo GTI, unfortunately, the gearbox is dead :( horrible...

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Tue Oct 08, 2019 9:40 am
Hub Nut

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by smithysmoo » Sun Oct 06, 2019 3:00 pm

So I replaced a cv joint with an aftermarket part from GSF and the hub nut is only 6 sided..Should I get a 12 point one from the main stealer and...

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Mon Oct 07, 2019 10:35 am
Exhaust options: Polo GTI

Last post by 937carrera « Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:16 pm
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by 937carrera » Fri Nov 02, 2018 1:25 pm

I understood that the original GTi exhust is no longer available from VW and there is an option of a twin pipe version from one of the diesel...

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Fri Oct 04, 2019 9:16 pm
ABS not working on 1 wheel

Last post by M7R « Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:37 pm
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by M7R » Mon Sep 16, 2019 6:23 pm

Friends polo has an odd one, the ABS light seems to randomly come one but clears if the car is turned off and back on, and last time I checked it...

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Fri Sep 27, 2019 12:37 pm
tick over

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by johnflower » Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm

Hi just got a 1.4 TDI blue motion 2014 31000 on clock, problem is start up ticks over at 800 go for a ride stop at lights tick over 1200 trying to...

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Sun Sep 22, 2019 3:34 pm
tick over

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by johnflower » Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm

Hi just got a 1.4 TDI blue motion 2014 31000 on clock, problem is start up ticks over at 800 go for a ride stop at lights tick over 1200 trying to...

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Sat Sep 21, 2019 5:41 pm
Polo GTI leather handbrake handle on a 6N2

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by Aquavalver » Sat Dec 03, 2016 11:41 am
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I've seen some people do this before which looks much nicer and like it always should have been, especially with the red stitching on the steering...
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Tue Sep 17, 2019 4:38 pm
6n2 GTI, replacement parts question

Last post by 937carrera « Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:47 pm
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by m3ag » Sun Aug 25, 2019 12:27 pm

Hi all

I have a new to us Polo GTi, its in fair condition but has been left standing for sometime after an overheating episode, fans didn't work so...

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Tue Aug 27, 2019 1:47 pm
Engine shutting off while driving/not starting

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by Mr_forsyth92 » Thu Jul 25, 2019 2:32 pm

Hi im new to group.

Problem with my 1.6 16v gti. Some mornings i turn key to start but just cranks. i find that leaving the key in on position for...

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Fri Jul 26, 2019 9:55 am

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