B1477

DTC B1477

Circuit Description

The body control module (BCM) controls the retained accessory power (RAP) feature. The RAP feature allows the following components to operate for 10 minutes, or until a vehicle door opens, after the ignition switch turns from RUN or ACC to LOCK:

* The radio
* The power windows
* The power sunroof, if equipped

The BCM interfaces with the vehicles power distribution system through the RAP relay. The RAP relay allows the BCM to control the application of power to the circuit between the RAP relay and the IGN 1 fuse in the Underhood Accessory Wiring Junction Block. This circuit then powers the feed circuits to the Sunroof and the power windows. When the ignition switch is in either the ACC or the RUN position, the BCM energizes the RAP relay by powering the RAP relay coil feed circuit.

The BCM turns off the RAP relay when the ignition switch is in the START position. The RAP feature therefore disables during engine crank and bulb test.

DTC Descriptor

This diagnostic procedure supports the following DTC:

DTC B1477 Retained Accessory Power Circuit Low

Conditions for Running the DTC

The BCM must not be commanding the RAP relay to energize after the RAP feature 10 minute time-out or after a door has been opened during the 10 minute time-out.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

* A DTC B1477 sets when the BCM detects a short to ground in the RAP relay control feed circuit when It is trying to energize the RAP relay.
* The condition above must be present for more than 0.3 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The BCM stores DTC B1477 in memory.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

* A short to ground in the RAP relay control feed circuit is no longer detected by the BCM.
* A history DTC B1477 will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.

Diagnostic Aids

* If the DTC B1477 is a history DTC, the fault may be intermittent. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections. Component Tests and General Diagnostics
* The following conditions may cause an intermittent malfunction to occur:

- An intermittent short to ground in the RAP relay control feed circuit
- The RAP relay coil is shorted to ground internally
- The BCM is shorted to ground internally

Test Description

Step 1 - Step 12:

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.
2. Listen for an audible click when the RAP relay operates. Command both the ON and OFF states. Repeat the commands as necessary.
3. Verifies that the BCM is providing voltage to the RAP relay.
4. Tests for an open in the ground circuit to the RAP relay.
5. Tests if voltage is constantly being applied to the RAP relay.