I can't reproduce the problem with the code I posted. You haven't shown what code you're using: see "How do I post a question effectively?" for guidelines on what to post such that we can help you.

Here's my test: 

$ cat pm_year_make_model_file_models.master
Sorento
Cavalier
Expedition

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$ cat >> pm_year_make_model_file_models.master
Expedition XLT

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$ rm pm_year_make_model_temp_file

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$ pm_year_make_model.pl
Available years:
1999
2000
2001
Select year: 1999
Available makes:
Chevrolet
Ford
KIA
Select make: Ford
Available models:
Cavalier
Expedition
Expedition XLT
Sorento
Select model: Expedition
Temp file contents:
1999 Ford Expedition

[download]
$ cat pm_year_make_model_file_models.used
Sorento
Cavalier
#Expedition
Expedition XLT

[download]
$ pm_year_make_model.pl
Available years:
2000
2001
Select year: 2000
Available makes:
Chevrolet
KIA
Select make: KIA
Available models:
Cavalier
Expedition XLT
Sorento
Select model: Expedition XLT
Temp file contents:
1999 Ford Expedition
2000 KIA Expedition XLT

[download]
$ cat pm_year_make_model_file_models.used
Sorento
Cavalier
#Expedition
#Expedition XLT

[download]

-- Ken

In reply to Re^3: Flat File Comment by kcott
in thread Flat File Comment by PilotinControl

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