Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Inoperative
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Pontiac Aztek and 2005 Buick Rendezvous. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Inoperative
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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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| 1 | Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle? | Go to Step 2 | Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information |
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Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems | Go to Step 3 |
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Go to Step 5 | Go to Step 4 |
| 4 | Test the RAP relay control circuit and ground circuit for opens. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 7 |
| 5 | Connect a test lamp between the RAP relay supply voltage circuit and the RAP relay ground circuit. Does the test lamp illuminate? |
Go to Step 8 | Go to Step 6 |
| 6 | Repair the open in the RAP relay supply voltage circuit. Did you complete the repair? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 7 | Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the body control module (BCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems. | Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 10 |
| 8 | Test the RAP relay output circuit for a short to ground or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing
and Wiring Repairs
in Wiring Systems. Did you find and correct the condition? |
Go to Step 11 | Go to Step 9 |
| 9 | Replace the RAP relay. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 10 | Replace the BCM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming. Did you complete the replacement? |
Go to Step 11 | - |
| 11 | Operate the system in order to verify the repair. Did you correct the condition? |
System OK | Go to Step 3 |