B1477

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Retained Accessory Power (RAP) function allows certain systems such as the radio and the power windows to operate for 20 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The Body Control Module (BCM) monitors the ignition switch position, the door jamb switches and the voltage on the RAP relay control circuit. The BCM will command the RAP relay ON by grounding the RAP relay control circuit when all the doors are CLOSED and the ignition switch is switched to the OFF position.

CONDITIONS FOR RUNNING THE DTC
^ The system voltage must be between 9.0 and 16.0 volts.
^ The doors must remain closed.
^ The ignition switch must be cycled ON to OFF.
^ The radio or power windows must be operated to verify operation.

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ When the BCM does not detect battery voltage on the RAP relay control circuit (shorted to ground or open) with the RAP relay commanded OFF.
^ The system voltage must be between 9.0 - 16.0 volts.
^ The above conditions must be met for 0.5 seconds.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
The radio and the power windows will not operate after the ignition switch is turned OFF and all the doors are closed.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
^ A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles without a fault present.
^ Use a scan tool in order to clear the history DTCs immediately.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
Perform a visual inspection of the wiring, the terminals and the connectors. Refer to Testing for Intermittent and Poor Connections in Diagrams.

TEST DESCRIPTION

Steps 1-13:

The number(s) below refer to the step number(s) on the diagnostic table.
2. Listen for an audible click when the Retained Accessory Power (RAP) relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
3. Tests for voltage at the coil side of the RAP relay. The RAP fuse supplies power to the coil side of the RAP relay.
4. Verifies that the Body Control Module (BCM) is providing ground to the RAP relay.
5. Tests if ground is constantly being applied to the RAP relay.
12. After replacement of the BCM you must calibrate the new module for proper operation.