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Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Does only the power sunroof exhibit this symptom?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Observe the following parameters in each of the door modules data list:
  2. • Driver Door Jamb Sw.
    • Pass. Door Jamb Sw.
    • Left Rear Door Jamb Sw.
    • Right Rear Door Jamb Sw.
  3. Open and close each door while observing the respective parameter.

Does the scan tool display change from On to Off?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Lighting Systems

4

  1. Install a scan tool. Select diagnostic circuit check and then class 2 power mode.
  2. Close all 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 retained accessory power (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 13

5

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the RAP relay.

Does the sunroof operate?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

Repair the short to voltage in the RAP relay switch supply voltage circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 15

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7

  1. Open any door.
  2. Connect a test lamp across the relay coil circuits of the RAP relay.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 9

8

Test the RAP relay control circuit for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the RAP relay. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

10

Replace the RAP relay.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the rear integration module (RIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

12

Replace the RIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 15

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13

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the dash integration module (DIM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

14

Replace the DIM. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the procedure?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2