Retained Accessory Power

Retained Accessory Power Description and Operation

Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

The retained accessory power (RAP) system allows certain vehicle functions to operate for a specific amount of time after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The body control module (BCM) monitors the ignition switch position, battery condition, and each door ajar switch status to determine whether RAP should be initiated or terminated. RAP is controlled with two different methods; serial data and relay control. Some modules receive a RAP message from the BCM over the serial data circuits. Serial data controlled RAP is deactivated as required by their modules RAP power mode operation. Other subsystems are activated directly by the BCM through a RAP relay. Components and systems that are active in RAP are also activated anytime the ignition is any position other than OFF regardless of the door switch signals.

Relay Controlled RAP

The BCM keeps the RAP relay energized during all power modes, except Off-Awake and Crank. The relay is also energized for approximately 10 minutes after shutting the ignition OFF and removing the key, providing no door is opened.

Relay controlled RAP will end when one of the following conditions is met:

* The BCM receives an input from any door ajar or open switch indicating the opening of any door after the ignition key is out of the ignition.

Important:
If the BCM is receiving any door ajar or open signal from those switches when the ignition key is turned OFF, RAP will not initiate.


* The BCM internal timer for the RAP expires after approximately 10 minutes.

* The BCM detects a decrease in battery capacity below a prescribed limit.

Systems powered by the RAP relay during the RAP power mode are as follows:

* A/T shift lock control solenoid assembly (w/ floor shifter)

* Power window circuit breaker

* RAP fuse

* Inside rearview mirror (DD6)

* Sunroof (CF5)

Serial Data Controlled RAP

RAP systems controlled by serial data are as follows:

Radio

Radio RAP activation/termination is the same as relay operation with 1 exception; the only door switch that will turn off the radio during RAP is the driver door open switch.

Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM) (Onstar(R))

VCIM RAP activation/termination is the same as radio operation with 1 exception; if there is an active call when the ignition key is turned off the VCIM will remain in RAP mode, and keep the radio in RAP mode until the call is terminated.