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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 Camaro 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Retained Accessory Power 🢒 Retained Accessory Power (RAP)System Check

Step

Action

Normal Result(s)

Abnormal Result(s)*

Important: Disconnect the aftermarket equipment and test the system again if both of the following conditions exist:

   • Aftermarket equipment is installed on any circuit(s) that is designated for the retained accessory power (RAP) system.
   • A problem exists with the RAP system operation.

The following conditions must exist before you begin the following diagnostic steps:

    • The related fuses are good.
    • The windows circuit breaker is good.

1
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position or the RUN position.
  2. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
  3. Open either the driver door or the passenger door.

The following equipment does not operate:

    • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout

2
  1. Close the doors.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the ACCY position or the RUN position.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  4. Attempt to operate the following equipment:
    5. • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

The following equipment operates for approximately 10 minutes:

    • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

3
  1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  3. Open either the driver door or the passenger door.
  4. Attempt to operate the following equipment:
    5. • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

The following equipment is disabled immediately when a door is opened:

    • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

4
  1. Close the doors.
  2. Attempt to operate the following equipment:
    3. • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

The following equipment remains disabled when the doors are closed:

    • The power folding top
    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The rear fog lamps (Export)

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout