Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2000 Chevrolet Venture PlusFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Retained Accessory Power (Rap) Inoperative
- Perform RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER (RAP) DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM CHECK in TROUBLE SHOOTING. Go to next step.
- Verify fault exists. If system operates properly, fault may be intermittent. Check for damaged terminals, backed out terminals, poor terminal contact or chafed or internally broken wire. Check for intermittent connections and circuits by wiggling wires and connectors. If fault exists, go to next step.
- Close all doors. If door ajar indicator turns off when all doors are closed, go to next step. If door ajar indicator does not go off when doors are closed, see POWER DOOR LOCKS - MONTANA, SILHOUETTE & VENTURE article.
- Replace BCM. See BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. If vehicle is equipped with factory installed Central Theft Deterrent (CTD) anti-theft system, go to CENTRAL THEFT DETERRENT (CTD) RELEARN under PROGRAMMING. Program feature customization settings. See ENTER FEATURE CUSTOMIZATION MODE under PROGRAMMING. After setting feature customization settings, go to next step.
- Check system operation. If system operates properly, system okay at this time. If system does not operate properly, go to step 3 .
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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