Retained Accessory Power (RAP)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The retained accessory power (RAP) system allows specific vehicle functions to operate for a specific amount of time after the ignition switch is turned OFF. The BCM monitors the ignition switch position, battery condition, and each door ajar/open switch status to determine whether RAP should be initiated or terminated. RAP is controlled with 2 different methods; serial data and relay control. Some modules receive a RAP message 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. The RAP relay is located in the rear fuse block, is grounded at G302, and is controlled by the rap relay coil control circuit from the BCM.