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Retained Accessory Power System: Overview Chevrolet SSR I

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. 2: Lack of communication may be due to a partial malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit or due to a total malfunction of the class 2 serial data circuit. The specified procedure will determine the particular condition.
  2. 4: This step is checking for adequate system voltage. If the ignition voltage is low, RAP will be disabled in order to conserve power.
StepActionYesNo
1Install a scan tool. Does the scan tool power up?Go to Step 2Go to Scan Tool Does Not Power Up in Data Link Communications
2Turn the ignition ON, with the engine OFF. Attempt to establish communication with the body control module (BCM). Does the scan tool communicate with the BCM?Go to Step 3Go to Scan Tool Does Not Communicate with Class 2 Device in Data Link Communications
3IMPORTANT: The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode. Access the Class 2 Power Mode in the Diagnostic Circuit Check on the scan tool. Rotate the ignition switch through all positions while observing the Class 2 Power Mode on the Scan Tool. Refer to the Serial Data Power Mode table within the Body Control System Description and Operation in Body Control Systems, for a list of the power mode states that correspond to each ignition switch position. Does the Class 2 Power Mode parameter reading match the ignition switch position for all the selected positions?Go to Step 4Go to Power Mode Mismatch in Body Control System
4Observe Ignition Voltage in the BCM data list with a scan tool. Is Ignition Voltage at least 12 volts?Go to Symptoms - Retained Accessory PowerGo to Symptoms - Engine Electrical in Engine Electrical
IMPORTANT
The engine may start during the following step. Turn OFF the engine as soon as you have observed the Crank power mode.

Diagnostic System Check - Retained Accessory Power