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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 review the retained accessory power (RAP) diagnostic starting point?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Retained Accessory Power

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With the scan tool, observe all door jamb/liftgate switches.
  3. Open and close each door.

Does the scan tool display change from active to inactive?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems

3

  1. Close all of the doors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then to the OFF position.
  3. Wait 10 minutes.
  4. Attempt to operate the power windows.

Do the power windows operate after the 10 minute timer expires?

Go to Step 4

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

4

Remove the WND RAP relay.

Do the Power Windows operate?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the short to voltage at the WND RAP relay output circuit.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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6

Replace the WND RAP relay.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 7

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7

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Does RAP power mode function normally?

System OK

Go to Step 2