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Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

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

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Retained Accessory Power?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Retained Accessory Power

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  1. Close all of the doors.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Turn OFF the ignition.

Do all the retained accessory power functions operate during the RAP time?

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

Go to Step 3

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Does only sunroof exhibit this symptom?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

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  1. Install a scan tool. Select diagnostic circuit check and then class 2 power mode.
  2. Close all of 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 RAP.

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

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 15

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the sunroof 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 circuit of the sunroof relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 12

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  1. Connect a test lamp between the relay coil circuits of the sunroof relay.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 7

7

Test the RAP supply voltage circuit for a short to ground or an open.

Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF, when testing for a short to voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 8

8

Test the sunroof relay ground circuit for an open.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

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  1. Connect a fused wire jumper across the relay switched circuits of the sunroof relay.
  2. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF.
  3. Attempt to operate the sunroof.

Does the sunroof operate normally?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 10

10

Repair the sunroof relay switch output circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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11

Inspect for poor connections at the sunroof 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 17

Go to Step 14

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Test the sunroof supply voltage circuit for a short to ground.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 13

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Repair the battery positive voltage circuit of the sunroof relay. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 17

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14

Replace the sunroof relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 17

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15

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector 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 17

Go to Step 16

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Important:: Perform the module setup procedure if required.

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

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 17

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 3