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Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

1

Did you perform the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Retained Accessory Power

2

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. With the scan tool observe the driver and passenger door jamb switches.
  3. Open and close each door.

Does the scan tool display change from ACTIVE to INACTIVE?

Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Close all of the doors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position, then to the OFF position.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the RAP timer.

Does the RAP timer count down?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 7

4

  1. Turn OFF the ignition
  2. Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C1.

Does the RAP relay deactivate?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 5

5

Test the control circuit of the retained accessory power (RAP) Relay for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Replace the RAP relay.

Did you complete the Replacement?

Go to Step 9

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7

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connectors of the 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 9

Go to Step 8

8

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Did you complete the Replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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