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.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2005CAVALIER L4-2.2L VIN FREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISPOWERTRAIN MANAGEMENTCOMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSRELAYS AND MODULES - COMPUTERS AND CONTROL SYSTEMSBODY CONTROL MODULETESTING AND INSPECTIONSYMPTOM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURESDIAGNOSIS BY SYMPTOM - COMPUTER/INTEGRATING SYSTEMSRETAINED ACCESSORY POWER (RAP) ON AFTER TIMEOUT
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN F
Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout
2005 Chevrolet Cavalier L4-2.2L VIN FSECTION Retained Accessory Power (RAP) On After Timeout
RETAINED ACCESSORY POWER (RAP) ON AFTER TIMEOUT
DIAGNOSTIC AIDS
All retained accessory power (RAP) functions on this vehicle are controlled by the body control module (BCM) using class 2 serial data. If class 2 communication between the radio, BCM and data link connector (DLC) is functioning properly, and the door ajar switches are working properly, replace the BCM.
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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.