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For 1990-2009 cars only

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the RAP System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check

2

Use the scan tool in order to read the current DTCs.

Does the scan tool display any current DTCs?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Use the scan tool in order to monitor the driver and passenger door handle and jamb switches.
  2. Open and close each door.

Do the inputs change from ACTIVE to INACTIVE?

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Go to Step 4

Go to Interior Lamps System Check in Lighting Systems

4

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

Does the RAP timer count down?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Body Control System in Body Control System

5

Disconnect the body control module (BCM) connector C1.

Does the RAP relay deactivate?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 6

6

Inspect CKT 755 (BLK) for a short to ground.

Is CKT 755 (BLK) shorted to ground?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 7

7

Replace the RAP relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check

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8

Repair the short to ground in CKT 755 (BLK).

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check

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9

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

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check

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