GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

1

  1. Close all of the passenger compartment doors.
  2. Cycle the ignition switch from the RUN position to the OFF position.

The following components will operate for approximately 10 minutes or until a passenger compartment door is opened:

    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The sunroof (if equipped)

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Inoperative

2

  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
  2. Wait 5 seconds, then turn the ignition switch to OFF.
  3. Open a passenger compartment door.
  4. Repeat the previous step with the remaining door(s).

The following components turn off:

    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The sunroof (if equipped)

The RAP controlled components do not turn off. Refer to Courtesy Lamps Inoperative with Doors Open in Doors.

* Refer to the appropriate symptom diagnostic table for the applicable abnormal result.