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Controlled Power

Controlled Power consists of the following modes:
^ High power mode
^ Low power mode

The BCM executes the high power mode by grounding the controlled power relay coil control circuit of the CONTROLLED POWER relay whenever the BCM is awake. This circuit also is grounded for 15 minutes after you turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position in order to obtain the RAP function. After 15 minutes elapse, the BCM enter a sleepstate and transitions to the low power mode. The components under controlled power then receive any necessary voltage from the battery positive voltage circuit of the BCM. If the BCM is in the low power mode, and the BCM detects that the current exceeds approximately 2 amperes, the BCM wakes up and re-enters the high power mode. If the vehicle remains inactive with the ignition in the LOCK position and without any BCM wake-ups for a period of 3 days, the BCM deactivates the low power mode. The following components are under controlled power:
^ Fuel door release relay
^ High beam relay
^ Instrument Cluster (IPC)
^ Radio
^ Radio Interface Module (RIM)
^ Trunk release relay
^ Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU)