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Retained Accessory Power (Rap) Inoperative

  1. Perform RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER (RAP) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK  in TROUBLE SHOOTING. Go to next step.
  2. Verify fault exists. If system operates properly, fault may be intermittent. Check for damaged terminals, backed out terminals, poor terminal contact or chafed or internally broken wire. Check for intermittent connections and circuits by wiggling wires and connectors. If fault exists, go to next step.
  3. Close all doors. If door ajar indicator turns off when all doors are closed, go to next step. If door ajar indicator does not go off when doors are closed, see POWER DOOR LOCKS - MONTANA, SILHOUETTE & VENTURE article.
  4. Replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM)  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If vehicle is equipped with factory installed Central Theft Deterrent (CTD) anti-theft system, go to CENTRAL THEFT DETERRENT (CTD) RELEARN  under PROGRAMMING. Program feature customization settings. See ENTER FEATURE CUSTOMIZATION MODE  under PROGRAMMING. After setting feature customization settings, go to next step.
  5. Check system operation. If system operates properly, system okay at this time. If system does not operate properly, go to step  3 .
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