How to Replace / Install a starter solenoid in a John Deere Z335E O Turn Riding Mower. John Deere Solenoid # AUC15932. amzn.to/3Ys2VnW John Deere Z will not start.
Thankyou so much from Australia. This video just saved me $500 AUD for the local John Deere mechanic to come out and fix my Z335e. You are a lifesaver. Keep up the excellent work.
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Thank you sir. You saved me a lot time trying to figure out where they mounted the solenoid. I had so much grass clippings that I couldn’t see the t25 bolts on top. I thought they mounted it with bolts underneath and was in the process of figuring that out when I came across your video. After I vacuumed out all the clippings I could see the bolts clearly. Thank you again. 👍🏽👍🏽
You are the MAN!! Very clear step by step instructions and "to the point"! If you didnt have to step a novice like me thru this replacement, I'll bet you could've done the whole repair it in 10mins or less! 👍 I'll be working on mine this weekend. GREAT JOB SIR!
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These videos are always very helpful and without this man's efforts I would never have solved my snowblower issues sorted out. One of the nicest people in the business, I assure you!!!
Sir, You are an inspiration. You not only aren’t inhibited by not having both hands, but in my opinion you are faster then most two handed folks. Your video was easily understood by your excellent commentary! It was clear and concise. I’m 73 years old and repair virtually everything I own. You sir are to be admired and I I’m sure are inspiring to everyone who watch’s your videos! Bravo!
Hi Richard. Thank you for the kind words. I just hope I can repair my machines when I’m your age.!!!! Glad to hear you are still repairing your equipment.
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Thank you so much for this very well done video. After disconnecting the wires my Z345R solenoid I couldn't figure out how the solenoid was attached. I had no idea I was going to have to take the cowling off to remove it. This was immensely helpful. Well done sir!
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Thanks for the video. Mine has become hard to start, clicks and finally will kick over, I thought the battery was shot, but even with a new battery it is not working. Just ordered the part from Amazon, I went with the John Deere part instead of a knockoff.
A starter solenoid should fix it but unfortunately John Deere does not make the solenoid. I would say most all now are made overseas. You’ll just pay more. It’s all good I did replace all parts with OEM until I found out most manufacturers started buying overseas to make more $ and they started using them. It’s sad but true. At least in my type of business it is. Let me know how you make out!
Just I just heard back from the mechanic and John Deere. They're going to charge me $300.00 and something dollars to replace that solenoid. Wow you make it look real easy.
Thank you for an excellent informative video. I followed all the steps even using the paper towel to hold the screw on the driver and replaced the solenoid successfully. Thanks again.
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Excellent instructions, I definitely will watch ALL your videos to help me maintain my john deere zero turn. I am having the same problem, gonna try this. You made it look easy. Thanks
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Just finished and have it all working again. I wonder why they used the T25 to hold the solenoid in? Thanks for pointing out the paper towel trick, worked like a charm
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thx for the video my brother gived me is old John Deere dont know the model number but look like this one told me some time it as trouble starting and just bang a hamer on it until it starts haha but today it was not starting and making the cliking noise was not sure if it was the battery but after you saying it could be the selenoid i looked and its all rusty and full of Verdigris
glad I found your channel. I have the exact Z335 and when turn key I have nothing but click. full 12.6 V on the battery. I suspected the starter solenoid. I just didn't ' know how to get to it LOL so I will be taking the cover off like you did in the video. Hopefully that's the only thing wrong....
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Great video. Just wondering how you determined that the soliniod was the issue? Is there a way to test it? Mine is not clicking or anything. No noise at all. Thank you
You need to start with the easy first. Check to make sure your battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight from the cable ends to the battery. I would also check the fuses, then make sure you are in park and handles all the way out. Certain models need the arms all the way out if there is no emergency brake handle. If you have the emergency brake handle? make sure it is on/engaged. If all of that is good then check the starter solenoid. This video should help but it is not the same machine. ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html.
Thank you very much. I got it running again. It had a piece of a stick under one of my steering levers, not allowing the neutral safety switch to engage. I appreciate the videos. You definitely know your stuff.
I have this exact model unfortunately. A week or so ago it just stopped working. Like the battery had been taken out or something. I found your channel and watched this particular video and learned quite a lot. Thank you for what you do! However…….mine still will not start. I know the solonoid is bad………because I can bridge the two poles on it and it turns over, but it still will not fire. Any ideas on what to try next?
Impossible to diagnose a machine without seeing it but I can say, first check to make sure your fuse or fuses are all ok then If you can get it to crank over, check for spark. If you have spark you should only need fuel to make it run unless the engine is blown up or has a major compression issue.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it turns over when I bridge the 2 poles of the solenoid. It just doesn’t fire. It’s not a battery issue………plenty of power there. Here is what happened………..I cut my front yard and headed to the back yard…….turned the machine off to open the gate. Got back on to start it back up. Nothing………it didn’t turn over or anything. I know it has gas. Brake is on………arms are out in neutral. It doesn’t make any sense.
How many hours is on the machine? Did you replace the starter solenoid? Check fuse or fuses. Check to make sure your blade engagement button is off. Try moving all handles with safety switch interlocks. In and out same with brake handle, up and down then put everything back to neutral spots and try to start it. Make sure seat switch is connected. After all of that you would need to start to diagnose with a light tester or multi meter.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I checked the fuses………those look good. I haven’t changed the solenoid yet. But like I said I can get it to turn over by bridging the 2 poles of the solenoid. I really can’t spend a lot of money on this so I just want to make sure what the problem is.
If the engine is turning over as in spinning when you turn the key to crank, the starter is working. You have a fuel, spark or compression issue. Most of the time it is lack of fuel or no spark.
On my ztrak 525e I just replaced the starter because it kept spinning after turning the key off and it’s still doing just that, would you say it would be the solenoid or the ignition?
I don’t like to guess. You can can check that with a test light or meter. I do not have a video on that subject yet as I haven’t come across that. If I had to guess, solenoid.
My Z335e won't start up. Heck it won't even make start up noise. I changed spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter in the summer. I turn key and I can see the hours the engine has been worked.
I have not come across fuses blowing from a bad starter solenoid. What model mower do you have? If you have the Z335E, check all wiring around your electric PTO clutch. “Power Take Off”. It sits on the bottom of your engine that runs the mower deck belt.
What if your John Deere mower is new it started once when they took it off the truck and didn’t start anymore. You turn the key it don’t make a sound you replace the battery with a new 1 and it still doesn’t do anything
Make sure the emergency brake is on and the handles all the way facing outwards as described in this video. If that does not work. Check fuses. Make sure the PTO switch is in the off position which is down. That is the switch that controls how you turn the blades on and off.
I do not have one for that machine yet but watch this how to diagnose a starter solenoid video, It may help you. ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html.
If your engine is turning over "spinning", your starter solenoid and your starter are Ok. You either have no spark, no fuel or poor compression. Watch this video and it may help you diagnose your issue a little better. ua-cam.com/video/JbwjMUNF6kg/v-deo.html
I have never worked on a Z530. I can say, I have not seen a solenoid fail that early unless the machine was left outside in very wet conditions. You most likely have a safety switch issue or weak battery. Check the simple things first.
Impossible to diagnose without seeing the machine. Check the simple first. Make sure the blade engagement switch is in the off position, handles are all the way in the most out position and if you have an emergency brake, make sure it’s on.
You will need to check it. This video will walk you through "How to check a starter solenoid". ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html. It is on a different machine but you will understand how they work.
If you’re working on this, John Deere, I would suggest make sure the new battery is in correctly. Positive to positive and negative to negative cable. I cannot tell you how many times people have installed the battery backwards. Make 100% sure the battery is good. You may need a multimeter to check voltage or a light tester will also work. Make sure your emergency brake is on and your handles are all the way in the out position. If needed move handles in an out the few times make sure they’re all the way out. Engage and disengage the emergency brake and make sure it is in the on position. Also make sure that the PTO switch is in the off position (pushed down).
Hello, new subscriber here!. So how did you come up with this being the problem? My machine started/ run fine for about an hour, stop for a brake then machine will not start. Brake and all the other stuff to start is in correct positions. Oh and this is a great video.
How many hours on the machine? Is the engine not cranking? Or is the engine cranking but not starting? If the engine is not cranking then I will assume it may be a safety interlock switch. If the engine is cranking but not starting it may need choke or it may be that you do not need choke and it may be flooded.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it has 22 hr. Engine is cranking but wont turn over. Dont think its flooded its been sitting for a few days. Guess i have to look in to the safety switches.
If the engine is cranking (spinning)but not starting, then your safety switches are fine. Check to make sure you have a full tank of gas. Just to make sure you’re not out of gas. Because it only has 22 hours on it I will assume you should not have any engine issues other than there is a possibility your choke may not be going into the on position. Make sure you have the choke in the on position make sure you have fuel in it should crank up. At 22 hours you also may have a warranty on the machine you may want to look into.
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Thankyou so much from Australia. This video just saved me $500 AUD for the local John Deere mechanic to come out and fix my Z335e.
You are a lifesaver. Keep up the excellent work.
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Thank you sir. You saved me a lot time trying to figure out where they mounted the solenoid. I had so much grass clippings that I couldn’t see the t25 bolts on top. I thought they mounted it with bolts underneath and was in the process of figuring that out when I came across your video. After I vacuumed out all the clippings I could see the bolts clearly. Thank you again. 👍🏽👍🏽
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You are the MAN!! Very clear step by step instructions and "to the point"! If you didnt have to step a novice like me thru this replacement, I'll bet you could've done the whole repair it in 10mins or less! 👍 I'll be working on mine this weekend. GREAT JOB SIR!
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These videos are always very helpful and without this man's efforts I would never have solved my snowblower issues sorted out. One of the nicest people in the business, I assure you!!!
Sir, You are an inspiration. You not only aren’t inhibited by not having both hands, but in my opinion you are faster then most two handed folks. Your video was easily understood by your excellent commentary! It was clear and concise. I’m 73 years old and repair virtually everything I own. You sir are to be admired and I I’m sure are inspiring to everyone who watch’s your videos! Bravo!
Hi Richard. Thank you for the kind words. I just hope I can repair my machines when I’m your age.!!!! Glad to hear you are still repairing your equipment.
I am so thankful for your video. You helped save me a lot of money and time. Without you I would not have been able to do this myself .
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Thank you so much for this very well done video. After disconnecting the wires my Z345R solenoid I couldn't figure out how the solenoid was attached. I had no idea I was going to have to take the cowling off to remove it. This was immensely helpful. Well done sir!
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I did!
I've been looking for a video that shows how to do this since last year. You are THE MAN!!
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Thanks for the video. Mine has become hard to start, clicks and finally will kick over, I thought the battery was shot, but even with a new battery it is not working. Just ordered the part from Amazon, I went with the John Deere part instead of a knockoff.
A starter solenoid should fix it but unfortunately John Deere does not make the solenoid. I would say most all now are made overseas. You’ll just pay more. It’s all good I did replace all parts with OEM until I found out most manufacturers started buying overseas to make more $ and they started using them. It’s sad but true. At least in my type of business it is. Let me know how you make out!
Just I just heard back from the mechanic and John Deere. They're going to charge me $300.00 and something dollars to replace that solenoid. Wow you make it look real easy.
I’m sure that price included the pickup and delivery?
Thank you for an excellent informative video. I followed all the steps even using the paper towel to hold the screw on the driver and replaced the solenoid successfully. Thanks again.
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My lawnmower doesn't turn over I've tried new battery, spark plugs, filter. I'll try this next. Thank u for explaining it and great video
Excellent instructions, I definitely will watch ALL your videos to help me maintain my john deere zero turn. I am having the same problem, gonna try this. You made it look easy. Thanks
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I am blowing the 7.5amp f3 fuse everytime i turn the key over. Pretty sure this is my problem. Thanks for the video
Thanks for posting.
Haven't had a need to do this yet but when I do I've got you to thank for showing how it's done.
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Excellent job well done
Just finished and have it all working again. I wonder why they used the T25 to hold the solenoid in? Thanks for pointing out the paper towel trick, worked like a charm
Glad to hear all worked out!
Thanks for this video. I was cursing that inside torx screw putting back in the new one until I tried the paper towel trick. Worked like a charm!
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@@JohnsonsSmallEngines Yes sir, done and done!
Really nice tool layout and labeling on your table. Very much appreciated.
I’m glad it was helpful! Thank you!
Thank you so much for this excellent video, man...very helpful and super easy to follow.
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super clear and to the point. Did mine in 20 mins. GREAT video!
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thx for the video my brother gived me is old John Deere dont know the model number but look like this one told me some time it as trouble starting and just bang a hamer on it until it starts haha but today it was not starting and making the cliking noise was not sure if it was the battery but after you saying it could be the selenoid i looked and its all rusty and full of Verdigris
glad I found your channel. I have the exact Z335 and when turn key I have nothing but click. full 12.6 V on the battery.
I suspected the starter solenoid. I just didn't ' know how to get to it LOL so I will be taking the cover off like you did in the video. Hopefully that's the only thing wrong....
Make sure your handles are all the way out and if your machine has a emergency brake make sure it is on! Check fuses too.
Thanks for the video. It helped me a lot to change my solenoid on my JD Z355E zero turn mower. Thanks again.
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Thank you. i have Z355e looks exactly the same, and i think this is my issue as my starter doesn't seem to be getting power
Excellent, I'm going to TRY to change it myself to save money. Thanks so much, appreciate this tutorial.
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Great job as always. have a great day.
Thanks, you too!
Thank you posting this video. It was very clear and well detailed. The job went super smooth.
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Great Video! Thank You for sharing your knowledge and experience!
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Very nicely done! Thank you.
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Thanks a lot from France
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this was great to watch now i know what to do, thank you, thank you so much . tom'a
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So helpful, exactly what I needed- thanks!
thank you sir very informative!
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Awesome video thank you
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Well done!
Thank you sir.
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Great video. Just wondering how you determined that the soliniod was the issue? Is there a way to test it? Mine is not clicking or anything. No noise at all. Thank you
You need to start with the easy first. Check to make sure your battery is fully charged and the connections are clean and tight from the cable ends to the battery. I would also check the fuses, then make sure you are in park and handles all the way out. Certain models need the arms all the way out if there is no emergency brake handle. If you have the emergency brake handle? make sure it is on/engaged. If all of that is good then check the starter solenoid. This video should help but it is not the same machine. ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html.
Thank you very much. I got it running again. It had a piece of a stick under one of my steering levers, not allowing the neutral safety switch to engage. I appreciate the videos. You definitely know your stuff.
I'm glad you figured it out and no repair was needed! Thank you for the update.
I have this exact model unfortunately. A week or so ago it just stopped working. Like the battery had been taken out or something. I found your channel and watched this particular video and learned quite a lot. Thank you for what you do! However…….mine still will not start. I know the solonoid is bad………because I can bridge the two poles on it and it turns over, but it still will not fire. Any ideas on what to try next?
Impossible to diagnose a machine without seeing it but I can say, first check to make sure your fuse or fuses are all ok then If you can get it to crank over, check for spark. If you have spark you should only need fuel to make it run unless the engine is blown up or has a major compression issue.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it turns over when I bridge the 2 poles of the solenoid. It just doesn’t fire. It’s not a battery issue………plenty of power there. Here is what happened………..I cut my front yard and headed to the back yard…….turned the machine off to open the gate. Got back on to start it back up. Nothing………it didn’t turn over or anything. I know it has gas. Brake is on………arms are out in neutral. It doesn’t make any sense.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines oh and thank you so much for getting back to me on this issue!
How many hours is on the machine? Did you replace the starter solenoid? Check fuse or fuses. Check to make sure your blade engagement button is off. Try moving all handles with safety switch interlocks. In and out same with brake handle, up and down then put everything back to neutral spots and try to start it. Make sure seat switch is connected. After all of that you would need to start to diagnose with a light tester or multi meter.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines I checked the fuses………those look good. I haven’t changed the solenoid yet. But like I said I can get it to turn over by bridging the 2 poles of the solenoid. I really can’t spend a lot of money on this so I just want to make sure what the problem is.
Thanks a bunch!
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Tried that and it didn’t work. What else should I try?
My mower (Z335E) is turning over but not "catching". I have replaced the battery but now wondering if the starter is bad.
If the engine is turning over as in spinning when you turn the key to crank, the starter is working. You have a fuel, spark or compression issue. Most of the time it is lack of fuel or no spark.
On my ztrak 525e I just replaced the starter because it kept spinning after turning the key off and it’s still doing just that, would you say it would be the solenoid or the ignition?
I don’t like to guess. You can can check that with a test light or meter. I do not have a video on that subject yet as I haven’t come across that. If I had to guess, solenoid.
My Z335e won't start up. Heck it won't even make start up noise. I changed spark plugs, air filter, and fuel filter in the summer. I turn key and I can see the hours the engine has been worked.
Check your battery.
Thank you
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If you have a bad starter solinoid does it keep blowing main power fuse
I have not come across fuses blowing from a bad starter solenoid. What model mower do you have? If you have the Z335E, check all wiring around your electric PTO clutch. “Power Take Off”. It sits on the bottom of your engine that runs the mower deck belt.
What if your John Deere mower is new it started once when they took it off the truck and didn’t start anymore. You turn the key it don’t make a sound you replace the battery with a new 1 and it still doesn’t do anything
Make sure the emergency brake is on and the handles all the way facing outwards as described in this video. If that does not work. Check fuses. Make sure the PTO switch is in the off position which is down. That is the switch that controls how you turn the blades on and off.
Thanks for the helpful tip everything working good now
Can you tell me how to check solenoid and starter on Z335E? Is there a video?
I do not have one for that machine yet but watch this how to diagnose a starter solenoid video, It may help you. ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html.
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What symptom did you have? I'm having a crank no start problem.
If your engine is turning over "spinning", your starter solenoid and your starter are Ok. You either have no spark, no fuel or poor compression. Watch this video and it may help you diagnose your issue a little better. ua-cam.com/video/JbwjMUNF6kg/v-deo.html
Is this the same as the z530m?
I’ve only got 11 hours on it and have narrowed my nonstart to a bad solenoid.
I have never worked on a Z530. I can say, I have not seen a solenoid fail that early unless the machine was left outside in very wet conditions. You most likely have a safety switch issue or weak battery. Check the simple things first.
My battery was reading 12.5 volts but I’ll try charging before replacing solenoid
Trying to help a friend fix thier mower. They hit a rock and now wont start. Low hour machine
Impossible to diagnose without seeing the machine. Check the simple first. Make sure the blade engagement switch is in the off position, handles are all the way in the most out position and if you have an emergency brake, make sure it’s on.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines awesome. I'll check these first. Thank you. Hard to move machine with wheels locked to move it
Watch this video at the 6:15 mark and I show you how to correctly push your machine if it does not run. ua-cam.com/video/fTN4rOsptb8/v-deo.html.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines that was great help. Thank you much. I'll reply a little later today on the outcome. Already much help.😊🇨🇦
Awesome
I’m glad it was helpful!
How do you know if the starter solenoid is the issue?
You will need to check it. This video will walk you through "How to check a starter solenoid". ua-cam.com/video/5iUmazojh_Q/v-deo.html. It is on a different machine but you will understand how they work.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines awesome thank you!
What if you’re battery is brand new and when you try and crank. Absolutely nothing happens… I’m not sure what it is
If you’re working on this, John Deere, I would suggest make sure the new battery is in correctly. Positive to positive and negative to negative cable. I cannot tell you how many times people have installed the battery backwards. Make 100% sure the battery is good. You may need a multimeter to check voltage or a light tester will also work. Make sure your emergency brake is on and your handles are all the way in the out position. If needed move handles in an out the few times make sure they’re all the way out. Engage and disengage the emergency brake and make sure it is in the on position. Also make sure that the PTO switch is in the off position (pushed down).
Hello, new subscriber here!. So how did you come up with this being the problem?
My machine started/ run fine for about an hour, stop for a brake then machine will not start.
Brake and all the other stuff to start is in correct positions. Oh and this is a great video.
How many hours on the machine? Is the engine not cranking? Or is the engine cranking but not starting? If the engine is not cranking then I will assume it may be a safety interlock switch. If the engine is cranking but not starting it may need choke or it may be that you do not need choke and it may be flooded.
@@JohnsonsSmallEngines it has 22 hr. Engine is cranking but wont turn over. Dont think its flooded its been sitting for a few days. Guess i have to look in to the safety switches.
If the engine is cranking (spinning)but not starting, then your safety switches are fine. Check to make sure you have a full tank of gas. Just to make sure you’re not out of gas. Because it only has 22 hours on it I will assume you should not have any engine issues other than there is a possibility your choke may not be going into the on position. Make sure you have the choke in the on position make sure you have fuel in it should crank up. At 22 hours you also may have a warranty on the machine you may want to look into.
It didn’t work for me did it miss something??? Battery is good
Flywheel?
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Impossible to diagnose without seeing machine. Most likely a hot wire is grounding out somewhere in the electrical system.
thank you
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man thats alot of steaps