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.
Serial Data Control
Retained accessory power (RAP) is a vehicle power mode that permits operation of selected customer convenience items after ignition switch is turned to OFF position. These selected items will remain in operation until a passenger compartment door is opened or until RAP function timer reaches shut-off limit.
Modules listed below receive a RAP message from Dash Integration Module (DIM) module over Class 2 serial data circuit. DIM module monitors ignition switch position, battery condition and passenger compartment door status to determine whether RAP should be initiated. DIM module then sends a message to listed modules telling them that they are in RAP power mode. Modules then support operation of systems under their control as required by their RAP power mode strategy. RAP will wil terminate if:
- DIM module receives a serial data message from Driver Door Module (DDM) indicating opening of a passenger compartment door.
- DIM module times out RAP period after 10 minutes.
- DIM module detects a decrease in battery capacity below a prescribed limit.
- Ignition switch transition from OFF to RUN or ACC.
- Driver Door Module (DDM)
- Radio
- Rear Integration Module (RIM)
- Vehicle Communication Interface Module (VCIM-Generation F1) or Vehicle Interface Unit (VIU-Generation 2.6)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.