READ VALUE USING GTS (OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR)
INSPECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (CHECK FOR SHORT)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT)
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR)
INSPECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR - ECM)
PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 OR P0158 IS OUTPUT AGAIN)
PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 OR P0158 IS OUTPUT AGAIN)
DTC P0136 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
DTC P0137 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
DTC P0138 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 1 Sensor 2) |
DTC P0156 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Malfunction (Bank 2 Sensor 2) |
DTC P0157 Oxygen Sensor Circuit Low Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2) |
DTC P0158 Oxygen Sensor Circuit High Voltage (Bank 2 Sensor 2) |
DESCRIPTION
In order to obtain a high purification rate of the carbon monoxide (CO), hydrocarbon (HC) and nitrogen oxide (NOx) components in the exhaust gas, a Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) is used. For the most efficient use of the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC), the air-fuel ratio must be precisely controlled so that it is always close to the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. For the purpose of helping the ECM to deliver accurate air-fuel ratio control, a heated oxygen sensor is used.The heated oxygen sensor is located behind the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC), and detects the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas. Since the sensor is integrated with a heater that heats the sensing portion, it is possible to detect the oxygen concentration even when the intake air volume is low (the exhaust gas temperature is low).
When the air-fuel ratio becomes lean, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas is rich. The heated oxygen sensor informs the ECM that the post-Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) air-fuel ratio is lean (low voltage, i.e. below 0.45 V).
Conversely, when the air-fuel ratio is richer than the stoichiometric air-fuel ratio, the oxygen concentration in the exhaust gas becomes lean. The heated oxygen sensor informs the ECM that the post-Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) air-fuel ratio is rich (high voltage, i.e. higher than 0.45 V). The heated oxygen sensor has the property of changing its output voltage drastically when the air-fuel ratio is close to the stoichiometric level.
The ECM uses the supplementary information from the heated oxygen sensor to determine whether the air-fuel ratio after the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) is rich or lean, and adjusts the fuel injection time accordingly. Thus, if the heated oxygen sensor is working improperly due to internal malfunctions, the ECM is unable to compensate for deviations in the primary air-fuel ratio control.

DTC No. | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
P0136* P0156* |
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P0137 P0157 |
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P0138* P0158* |
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- HINT:
- *: DTC P0136, P0138, P0156 and P0158 are for Euro-OBD only.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
- Active Air-fuel Ratio Control
The ECM usually performs air-fuel ratio feedback control so that the air fuel ratio sensor output indicates a near stoichiometric air-fuel ratio. This vehicle includes active air-fuel ratio control in addition to regular air-fuel ratio control. The ECM performs active air-fuel ratio control to detect any deterioration in the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) and heated oxygen sensor malfunctions (refer to the diagram below).
Active air-fuel ratio control is performed for approximately 15 to 20 seconds while driving with a warm engine. During active air-fuel ratio control, the air-fuel ratio is forcibly regulated to become lean or rich by the ECM. If the ECM detects a malfunction, a DTC is stored.
- Abnormal Voltage Output of Heated Oxygen Sensor (DTC P0136 and P0156)
While the ECM is performing active air-fuel ratio control, the air-fuel ratio is forcibly regulated to become rich or lean. If the sensor is not functioning properly, the voltage output variation is small. For example, when the heated oxygen sensor voltage does not decrease to below 0.21 V and does not increase to higher than 0.59 V during active air-fuel ratio control, the ECM determines that the sensor voltage output is abnormal and stores DTC P0136 or P0156.
- Open or Short in Heated Oxygen Sensor Circuit (DTC P0137 and P0157 or P0138 and P0158)
During active air-fuel ratio control, the ECM calculates the Oxygen Storage Capacity (OSC)* of the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) by forcibly regulating the air-fuel ratio to become rich or lean. If the heated oxygen sensor has an open or short, or the voltage output of the sensor decreases significantly, the Oxygen Storage Capacity (OSC) is indicated as having an extraordinarily high value. Even if the ECM attempts to continue regulating the air-fuel ratio to become rich or lean, the heated oxygen sensor output does not change.
While performing active air-fuel ratio control, when the target air-fuel ratio is rich and the HO2 sensor voltage output is 0.21 V or less (lean), the ECM interprets this as an abnormally low sensor output voltage and stores DTC P0137 or P0157. When the target air-fuel ratio is lean and the voltage output is 0.59 V or more (rich) during active air-fuel ratio control, the ECM determines that the sensor voltage output is abnormally high and stores DTC P0138 or P0158.
*: The Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) has the capability to store oxygen. The Oxygen Storage Capacity (OSC) and the emissions purification capacity of the Three-way Catalytic Converter (TWC) are mutually related. The ECM determines whether the catalyst has deteriorated based on the calculated Oxygen Storage Capacity (OSC) value (Click here).
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

- Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC operation).
- Turn the engine switch off and wait for at least 30 seconds.
- Turn the engine switch on (IG) and turn the GTS on [A].
- Start the engine and warm it up until the ECT reaches 75°C (167°F) or higher [B].
- With the transmission in 4th gear or higher, drive the vehicle at 60 to 100 km/h (38 to 63 mph) for 10 minutes or more [C].
- CAUTION:
- When performing the confirmation driving pattern, obey all speed limits and traffic laws.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes [D].
- Read the pending DTCs.
- HINT:
- If a pending DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
- If a pending DTC is not output, perform the following procedure.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
- Input the DTC: P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 or P0158.
- Check the DTC judgment result.
GTS Display Description NORMAL - DTC judgment completed
- System normal
ABNORMAL - DTC judgment completed
- System abnormal
INCOMPLETE - DTC judgment not completed
- Perform driving pattern after confirming DTC enabling conditions
N/A - Unable to perform DTC judgment
- Number of DTCs which do not fulfill DTC preconditions has reached ECU memory limit
- HINT:
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, shift the transmission to 2nd gear, and then perform steps [C] and [D] again.
- DTC judgment completed
WIRING DIAGRAM

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
- HINT:
- Malfunctioning areas can be identified by performing the Control the Injection Volume function provided in the Active Test. The Control the Injection Volume function can help to determine whether the air fuel ratio sensor, heated oxygen sensor and other potential trouble areas are malfunctioning.
- The following instructions describe how to conduct the Control the Injection Volume operation using the GTS.
- Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
- Start the engine and turn the GTS on.
- Warm up the engine and run the engine at an engine speed of 2500 rpm for approximately 90 seconds.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F sensor.
- Perform the Active Test operation with the engine idling.
- Monitor the output voltages of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors (AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2) displayed on the GTS.
- HINT:
- Change the fuel injection volume within the range of -12.5% to +12.5%.
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
GTS Display (Sensor) | Injection Volume | Status | Voltage |
AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 (A/F) | +12.5% | Rich | Below 3.1 V |
AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1 (A/F) | -12.5% | Lean | Higher than 3.4 V |
O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 (HO2) | +12.5% | Rich | Higher than 0.55 V |
O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 (HO2) | -12.5% | Lean | Below 0.4 V |
- NOTICE:
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
Case | Air Fuel Ratio Sensor (Sensor 1) Output Voltage | Heated Oxygen Sensor (Sensor 2) Output Voltage | Main Suspected Trouble Area |
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- HINT:
- Following the Control the Injection Volume procedure enables technicians to check and graph the voltage outputs of both the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors.
- To display the graph, enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume / All Data / AFS Voltage B1S1 and O2S B1S2 or AFS Voltage B2S1 and O2S B2S2.
- Read freeze frame data using the GTS. Freeze frame data records the engine condition when malfunctions are detected. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can help determine if the vehicle was moving or stationary, if the engine was warmed up or not, if the air-fuel ratio was lean or rich, and other data from the time the malfunction occurred.
- If the OX1B wire from the ECM connector is short-circuited to the +B wire, DTC P0136 will be stored.
- If the OX2B wire from the ECM connector is short-circuited to the +B wire, DTC P0156 will be stored.
- Bank 1 refers to the bank that includes the No. 1 cylinder*.
*: The No. 1 cylinder is the cylinder which is farthest from the transmission. - Bank 2 refers to the bank that does not include the No. 1 cylinder.
- Sensor 1 refers to the sensor closest to the engine assembly.
- Sensor 2 refers to the sensor farthest away from the engine assembly.
1.READ OUTPUT DTC |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Trouble Codes.
Read DTCs.
Result Result Proceed to P0138 or P0158 is output A P0137 or P0157 is output B P0136 or P0156 is output C P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 or P0158 and other DTCs are output D
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2.READ VALUE USING GTS (OUTPUT VOLTAGE OF HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / All Data / O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2.
Allow the engine to idle.
Read the heated oxygen sensor output voltage while idling.
- Result:
HO2 Sensor Output Voltage Proceed to 1.0 V or higher A Below 1.0 V B
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3.INSPECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (CHECK FOR SHORT) |
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Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition 2 (+B) - 3 (OX1B) Always 10 kΩ or higher 2 (+B) - 3 (OX2B) Always 10 kΩ or higher 2 (+B) - 4 (E1) Always 10 kΩ or higher
Text in Illustration *a Component without harness connected
(to Heated Oxygen Sensor for Bank 2)*b Component without harness connected
(to Heated Oxygen Sensor for Bank 1)
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4.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (CHECK FOR SHORT) |
Turn the engine switch off and wait for 5 minutes.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
for RHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C46-45 (HT1B) - C46-114 (OX1B) Always 10 kΩ or higher C46-44 (HT2B) - C46-112 (OX2B) Always 10 kΩ or higher for LHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C45-45 (HT1B) - C45-114 (OX1B) Always 10 kΩ or higher C45-44 (HT2B) - C45-112 (OX2B) Always 10 kΩ or higher
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5.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the GTS on.
Start the engine.
Warm up the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.
Change the fuel injection volume using the GTS and monitor the voltage output of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors displayed on the GTS.
- HINT:
- Change the fuel injection volume within the range of -12.5% to +12.5%. The injection volume can be changed in fine gradations within this range.
- The air fuel ratio sensor is displayed as AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1, and the heated oxygen sensor is displayed as O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 on the GTS.
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- If the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor may be malfunctioning.
Result Tester Display (Sensor) Voltage Variation Proceed to AFS Voltage B1S1
AFS Voltage B2S1Alternates between higher than and below 3.3 V OK Remains at higher than 3.3 V NG Remains at below 3.3 V NG - HINT:
- A normal heated oxygen sensor voltage (O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2) reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in fuel injection volumes. When the air fuel ratio sensor voltage remains at either below or higher than 3.3 V despite the heated oxygen sensor indicating a normal reaction, the air fuel ratio sensor is malfunctioning.
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6.INSPECT AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR |
- HINT:
- This air fuel ratio sensor test is to check the air fuel ratio sensor current during the fuel-cut. When the sensor is normal, the sensor current will be below 3 mA in this test.
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the engine switch on (IG).
Turn the GTS on.
Clear DTCs (Click here).
Drive the vehicle according to the drive pattern listed below.
Warm up the engine.
Drive the vehicle at 60 km/h (40 mph) or more for 10 minutes or more.
Stop the vehicle.
Accelerate the vehicle to 60 km/h (40 mph) or more and decelerate for 5 seconds or more. Perform this 3 times.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / A/F Control System / AFS Current B1S1.
Read the value of the air fuel ratio sensor current while the fuel-cut operation is being performed.
- Standard current:
- Below 2.2 mA
- HINT:
- To measure the air fuel ratio sensor current precisely, perform the fuel-cut operation as long as possible.
- If it is difficult to measure the air fuel ratio sensor current, use the snapshot function of the GTS.
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7.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Start the engine.
Turn the GTS on.
Warm up the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor / All Data / O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2.
Change the fuel injection volume using the GTS, monitoring the voltage output of the heated oxygen sensors displayed on the GTS.
- HINT:
- Change the fuel injection volume within the range of -12.5% to +12.5%. The injection volume can be changed in fine gradations within this range.
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- Standard voltage:
- Fluctuates between 0.4 V or less and 0.55 V or higher.
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8.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (INJECTION VOLUME FOR A/F SENSOR) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the GTS on.
Start the engine.
Warm up the engine.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Injection Volume for A/F Sensor.
Change the fuel injection volume using the GTS and monitor the voltage output of the air fuel ratio and heated oxygen sensors displayed on the GTS.
- HINT:
- Change the fuel injection volume within the range of -12.5% to +12.5%. The injection volume can be changed in fine gradations within this range.
- The air fuel ratio sensor is displayed as AFS Voltage B1S1 or AFS Voltage B2S1, and the heated oxygen sensor is displayed as O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2 on the GTS.
- The air fuel ratio sensor has an output delay of a few seconds and the heated oxygen sensor has a maximum output delay of approximately 20 seconds.
- If the air fuel ratio sensor output voltage does not change (almost no reaction) while performing the Active Test, the air fuel ratio sensor may be malfunctioning.
Result Tester Display (Sensor) Voltage Variation Proceed to AFS Voltage B1S1
AFS Voltage B2S1Alternates between higher than and below 3.3 V OK Remains at higher than 3.3 V NG Remains at below 3.3 V NG - HINT:
- A normal heated oxygen sensor voltage (O2S B1S2 or O2S B2S2) reacts in accordance with increases and decreases in fuel injection volumes. When the air fuel ratio sensor voltage remains at either below or higher than 3.3 V despite the heated oxygen sensor indicating a normal reaction, the air fuel ratio sensor is malfunctioning.
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9.CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK |
Check for exhaust gas leakage.
- OK:
- No gas leakage.
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10.INSPECT HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR (HEATER RESISTANCE) |
Inspect the heated oxygen sensor (Click here).
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11.CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR - ECM) |
Disconnect the heated oxygen sensor connector.
Disconnect the ECM connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
- Standard Resistance:
for RHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C20-1 (HT1B) - C46-45 (HT1B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-3 (OX1B) - C46-114 (OX1B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-4 (E1) - C46-115 (EX1B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-1 (HT2B) - C46-44 (HT2B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-3 (OX2B) - C46-112 (OX2B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-4 (E1) - C46-113 (EX2B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-1 (HT1B) or C46-45 (HT1B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C20-3 (OX1B) or C46-114 (OX1B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C56-1 (HT2B) or C46-44 (HT2B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C56-3 (OX2B) or C46-112 (OX2B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher for LHD Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition C20-1 (HT1B) - C45-45 (HT1B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-3 (OX1B) - C45-114 (OX1B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-4 (E1) - C45-115 (EX1B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-1 (HT2B) - C45-44 (HT2B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-3 (OX2B) - C45-112 (OX2B) Always Below 1 Ω C56-4 (E1) - C45-113 (EX2B) Always Below 1 Ω C20-1 (HT1B) or C45-45 (HT1B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C20-3 (OX1B) or C45-114 (OX1B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C56-1 (HT2B) or C45-44 (HT2B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher C56-3 (OX2B) or C45-112 (OX2B) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
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12.REPLACE HEATED OXYGEN SENSOR |
Replace the heated oxygen sensor (Click here).
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13.PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN |
Perform Confirmation Driving Pattern.
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14.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 OR P0158 IS OUTPUT AGAIN) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input DTCs: P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 and P0158.
Check that the DTC monitor is NORMAL. If the DTC monitor is INCOMPLETE, perform the drive pattern again but increase the vehicle speed.
Result Display (DTC Output) Proceed to ABNORMAL
(P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 or P0158 output)A NORMAL
(No DTC output)B
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15.REPLACE AIR FUEL RATIO SENSOR |
Replace the air fuel ratio sensor (Click here).
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16.PERFORM CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN |
Perform Confirmation Driving Pattern.
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17.CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 OR P0158 IS OUTPUT AGAIN) |
Connect the GTS to the DLC3.
Turn the GTS on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Utility / All Readiness.
Input DTCs: P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 or P0158.
Check that the DTC monitor is NORMAL. If the DTC monitor is INCOMPLETE, perform the drive pattern again but increase the vehicle speed.
Result Display (DTC Output) Proceed to ABNORMAL
(P0136, P0137, P0138, P0156, P0157 or P0158 output)A NORMAL
(No DTC output)B
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