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Help no longer streams music through bluetooth/car stereo

My Galaxy Note 2 will no longer stream music through my car stereo. I have tried several different music apps, but no luck. This is a NEW problem, within the last 2 weeks, and I have a feeling that it has to do with some update - maybe Google Search??? However, I have yet to receive the Android update 4.3 - so that's not it.

When I use, say, Spotify, it won't go through the stereo PLUS the volume on my phone is super low - lower than what I have in the settings.

I also am not receiving gmail notifications either. Yes, I checked if they were turned on.

I AM, however, still able to make and receive phone calls through the car stereo, so it is not a Bluetooth issue.

I have already reset the bluetooth a couple times, re-paired, etc.

Suggestions?
 

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