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Diagnostic Aids

The BCM monitors the RAP relay control circuit. The BCM sets the Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) 004 when detecting the following conditions:

    • A short to B+ in the relay control circuit
    • A short to ground in the relay control circuit

If the power windows operate properly under RAP conditions and the Radio or VIU do not operate properly, the condition exists in the class 2 circuit of the Radio, VIU or IPC. Refer to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

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

1

Did you perform A diagnostics System Check - Body Control System?

Go to Step 2

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

2

Check the Courtesy Lamps for proper operation.

Do the Courtesy Lamps operate properly?

Go to Step 3

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Lighting Systems in Lighting Systems

3

Does the BCM flash and chime any DTCs?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 5

4

Does the BCM flash a DTC 004?

Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List in Body Control System

Go to Symptoms - Retained Accessory Power

5

  1. Close all vehicle doors.
  2. Turn ignition ON, engine OFF.
  3. Operate the power windows.

Do the power windows operate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Symptoms - Doors in Doors

6

  1. Turn ignition OFF.
  2. Operate the power windows.
  3. Check to see that the features operate for the following time period.
  4. • Vehicle with less than 15 miles travelled - 3 minutes
    • Vehicle with more than 15 miles travelled - 10 minutes.

Do the power windows operate for the proper time?

Go to Step 7

Go to Symptoms - Retained Accessory Power

7

  1. Turn ignition ON, engine OFF for 10 seconds.
  2. Turn ignition OFF.
  3. Operate the power windows.
  4. Open a vehicle door.

Do the power windows stop operating?

System OK

Go to Symptoms - Retained Accessory Power