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For 1990-2009 cars only

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DEFINITION: The following components operate at all times, even with the ignition switch in the OFF position and any vehicle door open:

    • The radio
    • The power windows
    • The power sunroof (if equipped)

1

Was the RAP System Check performed?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check

2

Was the BCM Diagnostic System Check performed?

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Go to Step 3

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

3

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Disconnect the RAP relay.
  3. Test the operation of the following components:
  4. • The radio
    • The power windows

Do the radio and the power windows operate?

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Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Use a DMM in order to measure the resistance between the following RAP relay terminals:

    • A2
    • C1 (relay side)

Is the resistance within the specified range?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 6

5

Repair the short to B+ in circuit 75.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step  8

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6

Replace the RAP relay.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step  8

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7

Replace the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement in Body Control System.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Step  8

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8

  1. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  2. Reinstall the connectors/components removed.
  3. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position for 6 seconds.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to the OFF position.
  5. Remove the MALL PGM Fuse.
  6. Turn the ignition switch to the ACC position. (The BCM sounds the chime a number of times equivalent to the BCM type installed on the vehicle.
  7. Within 1 second, turn the ignition switch from the ACC position, to the OFF position, then back to the ACC position. (The BCM sounds any DTCs stored).

Are there any BCM DTCs present?

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

Go to Retained Accessory Power (RAP) System Check