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Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2005 🢒 Sunfire 🢒 Vehicle Control Systems 🢒 Computer/Integrating Systems 🢒 Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout

Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout for Pontiac Sunfire 2005

Diagnostic Aids

All retained accessory power (RAP) functions on this vehicle are controlled by the body control module (BCM) using class 2 serial data. If class 2 communication between the radio, BCM and data link connector (DLC) is functioning properly, and the door ajar switches are working properly, replace the BCM.

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Schematic Reference: Retained Accessory Power (RAP) Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Master Electrical Component List in Wiring Systems

DEFINITION: The radio operates after the ignition has been OFF for 10 minutes.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

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2

Verify that the doors are closed and perform the following:

  1. Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF for 5 seconds.
  2. Turn the ignition OFF.

Do the retained accessory power (RAP) functions operate normally?

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Go to Step 3

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Open the driver door.
  3. With the scan tool, verify the Driver Door Ajar Switch input indicates Open.

Does the switch input indicate Open?

Go to Step 4

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4

Replace the body control module (BCM). Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup, and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

System OK

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