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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC B1475 00: Retained Accessory Power Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

RAP Relay Control

B1475 00

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1. Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The BCM controlled RAP is a switch controlled voltage supply from the BCM. Power is provided for approximately 10 minutes after shutting the ignition OFF and removing the key, providing no door is opened. The RAP fuse supply voltage circuit is energized when any of the following conditions are true:

    • Ignition Switch is in ACC or ON.
    • The vehicle was remote started.
    • The vehicle is in RAP power mode.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The system voltage is between 9-16 volts.
    • The DTC can only run when the output is actively being requested by the module.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The DTC will set only when the module requests the output and there is a short to ground in the RAP relay control circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The module output driver will be shut down and not supply voltage to the circuit.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The current DTC will clear when the module request for the output is removed or the malfunction is no longer present.
    • A history DTC clears when the module ignition cycle counter reaches the reset threshold of 50, without a repeat of the malfunction.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  Power Moding Schematics
    •  Power Distribution Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, Disconnect the BCM X5 harness connector.
  2. Ignition OFF, connect a test lamp between the RAP fuse supply voltage circuit terminal 11 and ground.
  3. Ignition OFF, RAP power mode active, verify the test lamp illuminates.
  4. If the test lamp remains OFF, test the circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. Ignition OFF, RAP power mode inactive, verify the test lamp does not illuminate.
  6. If the test lamp remains ON, replace the BCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming