1998 Buick Park Avenue Common Problems, Issues, Recalls, and Reliability

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  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Code P0171

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 170, 000 MILES

    related to trouble-codes, p-codes-powertrain, p0100-p0199, p0171

    Need to pass smog check, code p0171 keeps coming up, no vaccuum leaks, fuel trim on bank 1 sensor 2 is up to 99% bank 1 sensor 1 is 25 % at idle, system showing open loop only, upstream 02 sen..

  • Buick Park Avenue Door Won't Open From The Outside

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 213, 500 MILES

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    My 1998 Buick Park Avenue the drivers door opens normally but won't open from the outside. I can open them from the inside. The door locks seem to be operating normally (the indicator "flops" back..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Drivers Side Door

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 86 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

    In the 1998 buick park avenue, do I have a cable or scissor window regulaor? I have metal rod locks. Thanks dan @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: non..

  • Buick Park Avenue - Enter A Question Or Subject And Click Search -right...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 62, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, not-working

    Left turn signal works ok. Right turn signal stoped working. Emg. Flashers work ok on both sides. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, December 10th..

  • Buick Park Avenue Headlamp Replacement

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, headlight, replace

    Diagram of how to replace headlamp on 1988 buick park avenue @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Wednesday, February 9th, 2011 AT 6:02 PM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Lost Water

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to interior, water

    Loosing water, then found the water in the air intake before the throttle body. Spark plugs corroded bad. Looks like water is going through the engine and possibly out tell pip. Could it be coming ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Need Rack And Pinion

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, RWD, AUTOMATIC, 185, 000 MILES

    related to steering, rack-and-pinion, replace-remove

    My rack and pinion went out this winter and its extremely hard to turn wheel is there something I can use to help it or do I just need to replace it. I need help @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Noise Inside Dash

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 102, 000 MILES

    related to interior, dashboard

    Noise inside dash sounds like cassette player motor or CD. It pauses and repeat again and again. How do I go into the dasg check this problem? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;pad..

  • Buick Park Avenue Rear Suspension Wobbling And Bobbing Weirdly

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 209, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, bump

    Front end popping and snapping when I turn the wheels ~please help. When I turn my steering wheel to either right or left it sounds and feels like its popping and snapping? Also the rear end when I ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Transmission Clunks Momentarily Like It Drops A Gear....

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 160, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, clunk

    Our 1998 Park Avenue occasionally "clunks" like it is suddenly dropping to a lower gear. It does not happen all the time and seems to be worse after the engine is hot and we turn it off for a few mi..

  • Buick Park Avenue Air Shocks Or Convert

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, shock, estimate

    My shocks are getting pretty worn so I have to make a decision. Do I convert to the regular shocks with springs or stay with air shocks. My car has 190,000. The air system works for now except for w..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to body, door, handle

    1998 Buick Park Avenue help is it common for the driver window to stop working? I can roll all the other windows down and up from drivers but not the drivers window itself guy I bought from sai..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 68, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, grind

    Car makes a gear grinding noise and vibration while accelerating around right hand corners at residential speeds. There is no noise or vibration while coasting around same corners. @media(max-wi..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to security, keyless-entry

    1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive I have a 1998 buick park avenue and my keyless entry remote just recently stopped working. I replaced the battery thinking that would solve the p..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to general, shakes

    1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic why when I push the gas my car shakes and when I let go of the gas it runs smooth and when it reaches 40 miles it shakes even worst ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue ABS And Trac Off Light

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 226, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    I was wondering what would cause an ABS light and Trac Off light to come on at the same time? It appears that the lights only come on when you have been driving a while or when the engine is warmed..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue ABS Light

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 98, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, abs-light

    I drove through a 10" puddle of water and shortly after that when I stopped the brakes shuddered like the ABS was working even though the road was dry. Then the ABS and Traction Control Off lights c..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Actuator Door

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to body, door, symptoms, open

    Heater problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive 147000 miles I need to open the actuator door in front of the cabin air filter, how do I access the cabin air filter under th..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Belt Tensioner

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to general

    How do you de-tension the belt tensioner? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, August 2nd, 2010 AT 5:31 PM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Coolant Leak

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 80, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    I was told by my mechanic that I have a coolant leak and that a belt needs to be replaced because the coolant is leaking on the belt. Is it reasonable that the belt should need to be replaced? ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Doors Unlock Repeatedly

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, lock

    Replaced master control in drivers door replace driver door lock button can not unlock with button on drivers door but can with use of passenger door button I have receiver module but have not repla..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue External Temperature Sensor

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 108, 000 MILES

    related to suspension

    Hi guys, My car was hit while parked and the front end had tp be rebuilt. It is done, but the external temperature sensor is gone and we can't find the wires that go to it. Can you tell ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Front End Alighnment Or Tire...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 93, 652 MILES

    related to tires, balance

    I just bought tires for my 98' park ave and I had them balanced, but now when I get up to 65mph, the passenger side shakes? And I feel it in the steering wheel can you help? @media(max-width: ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Fuel Filter

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter, location

    Where is the fuel filter located? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Saturday, October 9th, 2010 AT 2:19 PM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Fuel Gauge

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    Fuel gauge needle is stuck on the wrong side of the gauge stop. Must have gotten a reverse current through it to cause this problem. Altenator was recently replaced. Is there any fix to this without..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Gas Gage Lever

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    Computer problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive I just trying to find out what I do to get the levar on the gas gage to come above the pin again like it use to be. @medi..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Gas Gauge Not Working After...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 100, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level, not-working

    Hi everyone I change the batter in my 1998 buick park ave 3.8 liter now my gas gauge does not work I was able to unlock my raido but I dont know about my gas gauge working. Thank you @media(max-..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Gas Guage Doesnt Work. Stuck...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 92, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level, not-working

    My gas gauge has not worked for two years and its really bugging me. It stopped working a couple of weeks after I had the vehicle towed to a Buick dealer to have the manifold intake cover replaced...

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Gauges - Temp And Fuel

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 99, 000 MILES

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    The temp and fuel gauges were working fine until the battery died. I played the DVD player too long when the car was not started and drained the battery. Once the battery was recharged these 2 gau..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue How Do I Replace My Rear Air...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to suspension, shock, replace-remove

    Suspension problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 100K+ miles Im having trouble understanding what I am suppose to do as well as tools needed to replace my rear ai..

  • Buick Park Avenue How To Change Water Pump

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to engine-cooling, water-pump, replace-remove

    Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic 153,000 miles. How do I loosen the motor mounts in order to change water pump in the car listed above that has an Ultra Supercharged 3.8l engine? Also,..

  • Buick Park Avenue Leaking Coolant

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 175, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, leak

    Ok there is a tube coming from the water pump that runs through something else mounted by the alternator then comes out by the intake manifold and bends 90 degrees and goes into the intake manifold...

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Light Problem

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 62, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, running-light, stay-on

    I had no problems with my car until tonight. Turned it off for a few minutes. Started car and all dash lights started flashing and headlights wouldn't come on. Flipped the dimmer switch and flash..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Mass Airflow Sensor & Fuel...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 110, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line, disconnect

    I need to Replace the Mass airflow sensor in the buick park avenue. Where is that located and how easy or hard is it to replace? Also The dealership said that there was a small leak in the fuel li..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue NO FUEL

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, relay

    Engine Mechanical problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic 174K miles OK I BOUGHT THE CAR THINKING ALL IT NEEDED WAS A FUEL PUMP I CHANGED THE FUEL PUMP STILL NOT WORK..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Non-functioning Right Turn...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 128, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, switch

    The right turn signal does not work even though the left works fine, and the emergency flashers all work OK. I was told that it could be either the turn signal switch, or a turn signal flasher. Ho..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Rear Defogger

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to body, rear-window, defroster, fuse

    Electrical problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue Ultra 6 cyl Front Wheel Drive Manual My rear defogger does not work the fuse is not blown what else could it be. @media(max-width: 960px) { .ad..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Rear Shocks

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 200, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, shock

    The rearend is setting low and does not move if I stand on the bumper @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Tuesday, September 16th, 2008 AT 10:48 AM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Rear Window De-icer

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 19, 000 MILES

    related to body, rear-window

    I have a 1998 Buick Park Ave. Everything is A-OK except for me rear window de-icer. It used to work fine but recently stopped and I canot see any breaks or opens in the wires in the rear window. But..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Replacing Struts

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to suspension, strut, replace-remove

    Suspension problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic I replaced struts. I did not see any adjustment for camber. Does that mean it is fixed and I don't need it aligned?..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Right Flasher

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 130, 000 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, flasher

    My right flasher doesn't work although my right hazard and brake light works @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, December 24th, 2007 AT 1:21 PM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Service Engine Soon Light

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 150, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I have a 1998 buick park avenue. The service engine soon light stays on and it is missing while idleing. I changed the spark plugs and spark plug wires, and fuel filter and it still is missing and t..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Shaking At Low Speeds And High...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 138, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, high

    I have a 1998 Buick Park Ave. With relatively high mileage (about 138,000.) As of recent I now experience a pretty good amount of shaking in the front end of the car when going from about 1-10 MPH ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Squeaking In The Morning

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to general, noises, squeak

    . When I start the car in the morning I hear a loud squeaking noise. I took the car to the mechanic, he changed the serpentine belt. The noise came back a couple days later. I took it back he said ..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Steering Went Out

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, V8, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 96, 000 MILES

    related to steering, steering-wheel

    I have the Chilton manual and I have a friend who is going to help me fix this. I was driving and heard 1 bang as I backed out of a parking place then I turned the wheel to go straight on the stree..

  • Buick Park Avenue Turn Signal Flasher

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 6 CYL, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 127, 111 MILES

    related to exterior-light, turn-signal, flasher

    My turn signals do not work but my hazerd lights do, I changed my turn signal switch and checked my fuses so now I think its the relay. But I cannot locate the relay in any of the fuse boxes and its..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Buick Park Avenue Windshield Wipers

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to body, windshield

    Electrical problem 1998 Buick Park Avenue Engine Size unknown Wheel Drive Type unknown Automatic 181000 miles The windshield wipers have stopped working at first intermittantly, now for go..

  • Buick Park Avenue Windshield Wipers Do Not Work

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to body, wiper, not-working

    Six cylinder front wheel drive automatic 163,000 miles My wipers quit working. I checked the fuses which were okay. I made sure the multifunction switch was working properly for all other funct..

  • Buick Park Avenue 1998 Park Ave Alarm

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to security

    Tried to unlock my car today using the remote lock/unlock button, nothing happened. Had to unlock door using the key, and now the car won't start. I think the remote may have malfunctioned, woul..

  • Buick Park Avenue Fuel Gauge

    BUICK PARK AVENUE

    related to interior, instrument-cluster, gauges, fuel-level

    I have a 1998 Buick Park Ave. The fuel gauge on the dash goes past the peg and is stuck? I have manually rwest it but when I go and fill the tank the pointer gets stuck again? Any ideas @media(m..

  • Buick Park Avenue Cooling Fans

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, FWD, AUTOMATIC, 232, 000 MILES

    related to engine-cooling, cooling-fan, stays-on

    Have seen as high as 215* on digital info ctr. Cooling fans don't come on, fans run freely with 12v jumped @ u/h fuse & relay ctr, relays check good n I don't just mean they click and all rela..

  • Buick Park Avenue Direct Wire Rear Defrost

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, rear-window, defroster, wiring

    I'm wondering if I can bypass the antenna module and directly wire rear defrost? I don't have a lot of cash right now and frankly I listen to the radio rarely. Thanks, Don @media(max-width: 960..

  • Buick Park Avenue Front End Noise

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 189, 000 MILES

    related to suspension, symptoms, noise

    When driving I hear a low humming which seems to be coming from the front drivers side. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, November 11th, 2016 AT 5:..

  • Buick Park Avenue Fuel Filter Fitting Size

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-filter

    What size is the fitting that goes into the end of a standard (car listed above) fuel filter? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Sunday, February 17th, 2019..

  • Buick Park Avenue Fuel Lines "rusting Out"

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, line, replace-remove

    I had an oil change today and the pit guy said my fuel lines were rusting out. Calling for more information tomorrow. My question is, if my lines are good except for a couple places can I do a rep..

  • Buick Park Avenue Drivers Side Door Handle Replacement

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 170, 000 MILES

    related to body, door, handle, replace-remove

    Need to know how to get door panel off to get to door handle. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Monday, February 25th, 2019 AT 3:48 PM ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Interchangable Window Motors And Regulators?

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, window, motor

    Are Buick Park Ave window motors and regulators interchangeable from one side to the other or front to back? If so what is interchangeable with what? I had a ford tempo where the right rear pass..

  • Buick Park Avenue No Fuel Pressure

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 100, 678, 000 MILES

    related to fuel-system, fuel-pump, not-working

    Replaced fuel pump and still no pressure. How much pressure do I need to start car? @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;padding:0; } } Friday, January 17th, 2020 AT 7:29 A..

  • Buick Park Avenue OEM ACDelco Spark Plug Conventional Or Something...

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to ignition, spark-plug

    Should I buy conventional OEM ACDelco or a better ACDelco for my car? Copper, platinum or iridium? I can't seem to find the information online. @media(max-width: 960px) { .adt { display: none;p..

  • Buick Park Avenue Rear Defrost Module

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, rear-window, defroster

    I have pretty much figured out that my rear defrost problems are in the module area. I went to the junkyard today to pick up some other parts and I tried to find a good module. Six parks, Park aven..

  • Buick Park Avenue Rocker Panel Rust

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, rocker-panel

    I have been working on the old car I was given a few months back and I noticed that the rocker panels (at least the underneath) part is rusted gone both side from the front tire to the back both sid..

  • Buick Park Avenue Rust In The Frame Areas

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, frame

    I've heard these Buick's can rust out in that front frame area. Mine looks good. But I'm wondering what holds everything together in the rear and sides? When a mechanic recently had to put a jack un..

  • Buick Park Avenue Ser­pen­tine Belt Chirp

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to general, noises, chirp

    I had a serpentine belt that was making a loud chirping noise. Changed the belt and everything seems fine except I heard a little chirp when starting car this morning. Quiet and went away within thi..

  • Buick Park Avenue Service Engine Soon Light On After Car Wash

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, V6, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, check-engine-light

    I took my car to the car wash yesterday and after the wash I had a service engine soon light on. took the car to a parts store and the codes they got were o2 sensor delay and catalytic converter ..

  • Buick Park Avenue Trac Light Comes On

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to warning-lights, traction-control-light

    Hey, my trac control light comes on. It's been really snowy lately. Not sure if that has anything to do with it.. When it comes on I just turn it off and it seems fine. Any information? Thanks, Do..

  • Buick Park Avenue Window Binding On The Way Down

    1998 BUICK PARK AVENUE, 3.8L, 6 CYL, 2WD, AUTOMATIC, 190, 000 MILES

    related to body, window

    Both my front windows on my car are binding. I started working on the drivers side by lubing it. Now it goes up great but binds in one spot going down. If I help it just a little it goes down fine. ..

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