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Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

  1. Observe the following parameters in each of the door modules data list:
  2. • Driver Door Ajar Sw.
    • Passenger Door Ajar Sw.
    • Left Rear Door Ajar Sw.
    • Right Rear Door Ajar Sw.
  3. Open and close each door while observing the respective parameter.

Does the scan tool display change from On to Off?

Go to Step 3

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems

3

  1. Install a scan tool. Select diagnostic circuit check and then class 2 power mode.
  2. Close all the doors.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Wait 5 seconds then turn the ignition OFF.
  5. Wait the time-out for retained accessory power (RAP).

Did the scan tool display the RAP power mode, then time-out and display Off-Awake power mode?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 14

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the RAP relay.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. With a test lamp that is connected to a good ground, probe the battery positive voltage circuits of the RAP relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 10

5

  1. Connect a test lamp between the relay coil circuits of the RAP relay.
  2. Close all the doors.
  3. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  4. Turn OFF the ignition.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

6

Test the RAP relay control circuit for an open or short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 12

7

  1. Connect a fused wire jumper across the relay switched circuits of the RAP relay.
  2. Attempt to operate the sunroof and the radio.

Do the sunroof and radio operate normally?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

8

Repair the RAP relay switch supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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9

Inspect for poor connections at the RAP relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 11

10

Repair the RAP relay supply voltage circuits for a short to ground or open. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

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11

Replace the RAP relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 16

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12

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the remote control door lock receiver (RCDLR). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 13

13

Replace the RCDLR. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 16

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14

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

15

Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 16

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16

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2