DTC 023

DTC 23/33 RAP Feed Shorted to Ground or Battery:

CIRCUIT DESCRIPTION
The Body Control Module (BCM) Retained Accessory Power (RAP) function is enabled when the ignition switch is turned to the RUN position. The RAP allows the operation to the following components for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the OFF position:
^ The power windows
^ The power door locks
^ The radio
^ The front and rear wipers

The RAP is immediately disabled if any door is opened. The BCM provides the RAP function through CKT 75 to the following components:

^ The PWR WDO circuit breaker A in the IP fuse block
^ RADIO Fuse 17 in the IP fuse block
^ The WIPER Fuse 11 in the IP fuse block
^ The RR WIPER Fuse 23 in the P fuse block

CONDITIONS FOR SETTING THE DTC
^ CKT 75 is shorted to B+ while the RAP is disabled for more than 50 milliseconds.
^ CKT 342 is open between splice 167 and BCM with ignition on.

ACTION TAKEN WHEN THE DTC SETS
^ DTC 23 will set.
^ The RAP feature will not function if CKT 75 is shorted to the ground.
^ The RAP feature will not deactivate when the door is opened if CKT 75 is shorted to B+.
^ The BCM will read out a series of flash codes upon entering the diagnostic mode.

CONDITIONS FOR CLEARING THE MIL/DTC
The fault is corrected and the DTC memory clearing procedure is completed.

DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
If the only DTC that flashes is a history code (DTC 32) the problem may be intermittent. Perform the test shown while wiggling" the wiring and connectors. This can often cause the fault to appear. Test for a poor connections at the BCM connector, which could cause an open or an intermittent fault. Refer to Intermittent/History DTCs. Testing and Inspection

DTC 23/33 RAP Feed Shorted to Ground or Battery:

RAP Inoperative

DTC 23/33 RAP Feed Shorted to Ground or Battery:

RAP Inactive