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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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85
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Average
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Collision Index
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95
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Average
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Theft Index
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112
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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NHTSA Safety Recalls:
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Important: The following recalls were issued for the
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX
by the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA).
To find out if a specific
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX
still has open recalls that require repair, CARFAX recommends contacting an
authorized dealership
for more information.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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88,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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02V186000
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Defective part or component:
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FUEL:THROTTLE LINKAGES AND CONTROL
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles equipped with 2.5L V6 engines, the throttle control cable can fray causing the throttle to bind or stick. This could potentially result in a loss of throttle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will replace the throttle cable assembly. Owner notification began August 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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2,315,768
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NHTSA campaign number:
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04V021000
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Defective part or component:
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POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:FLOOR SHIFT
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Description:
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On certain passenger vehicles, the floor shifter ignition-park interlock may become defeated and allow the shifter to be moved out the park position with the key removed. an inoperative interlock may also allow the key to be removed when the shifter has not been placed in the park position. This may result in the vehicle rolling away without warning. Dealers will install a new load-limiting push rod into the floor shifter lever of the affected vehicles. The manufacturer has not yet provided an owner notification schedule for this campaign. Owners should contact DaimlerChrysler at 1-800-853-1403.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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22,500
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NHTSA campaign number:
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96V123000
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Defective part or component:
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BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM SYSTEM
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Description:
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THE POWER BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM HOSE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM NIPPLE. A DISCONNECTED VACUUM HOSE CAUSES AN INCREASE IN ENGINE IDLE SPEED AND LOSS OF POWER ASSIST DURING BRAKE APPLICATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. DEALERS WILL FULLY INSTALL THE INTAKE MANIFOLD VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM NIPPLE ON THE INTAKE MANIFOLD.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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39,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V015000
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Defective part or component:
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VISUAL SYSTEMS:MIRRORS
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Description:
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The electrical contacts in the power mirror switch can accumulate road salt due to water entering into the switch. This can result in a high resistance short circuit and possibly cause a vehicle fire. Dealers will replace the power mirror switch with a newly designed switch.
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Recall date:
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Not reported
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Units potentially affected:
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599,000
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NHTSA campaign number:
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97V201000
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Defective part or component:
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SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER:BALL JOINT
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Description:
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Vehicle Description: Passenger vehicles. The lower control arm ball joint can separate due to loss of lubrication. Separation of the ball joint could cause a loss of steering control increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. Dealers will inspect the ball joint end housing cover seal for leakage with a high pressure air tester and the rubber boot will be visually inspected for damage. If the cover seal leaks or the boot is damaged, the lower control arm will be replaced.
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This 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
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Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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3 years or 36,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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7 years or 100,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance is covered for 3 years or 36,000 miles.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: no cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance free during basic coverage. Air bag coverage is 3 years or 36,000 miles. Corrosion coverage applies to outer panels. Inner panels are covered for 3 years only. Wear items are covered for 1 year or 12,000 miles.
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This 1996 CHRYSLER SEBRING JX warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Fresh air never looked better than this.
By Mike Knepper, NewCarTestDrive.com
The Sebring JX convertibles don't really have much competition. The Chevy Cavalier and Pontiac Sunfire combine good looks and relatively low price, but they're not in the same size class, and rear seat space is restricted. The Chevy Camaro, Pontiac Firebird and Ford Mustang thrive on muscle car image, and are also cramped behind the rear seats. The JX and JXi aren't road-burners. But they do offer exceptional roominess for ragtops, and when it comes to elegant good looks they stand alone. |
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Overview:
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Chrysler single-handedly brought the convertible back to the automotive scene in the mid-'80s, when Lido Iacocca realized he had a really good thing in the K-car, and could use its basic bones to make just about anything, short of a school bus. He had noticed a tiny little blip on the automotive continuum caused by a couple of shops in California that were turning out more and more convertible conversions on such vehicles as the Celica. Ever the shrewd marketer, Iacocca sensed a niche emerging and jumped in. Since then, Chrysler has been the leading seller of convertibles in a slowly expanding market. The LeBaron convertible, the last survivor from Chrysler's K-car era, led the segment for a decade, an astonishing record. We think the new Sebring convertible could very well match that record, and perhaps even beat it.
Read the complete
1996 Chrysler Sebring Convertible review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
CARFAX does not review, validate or edit the information and statements provided by NewCarTestDrive.com, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Awards
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