DTC B0702, Rap Relay Circuit (Short To Ground Or Open): Notes

1997 Pontiac Grand Prix GTP, 4D SedanSECTION Notes
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BCM completes Retained Accessory Power (RAP) relay circuit when ignition switch is turned to RUN or ACC position by grounding circuit No. 707 (Black wire). RAP relay is de-energized after a 10-minute period or when any vehicle door is opened. BCM monitors voltage level on control circuit No. 707. When BCM activates RAP relay, voltage level in control circuit should be low. When relay is not activated, voltage level in control circuit should be high.

DTC B0702 will set when BCM detects a short to ground or open in circuit No. 707 (Black wire) for more than 0.3 second when it is energizing RAP relay. No driver warning message will be displayed.

If conditions for malfunction no longer exist, history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles. DTC B0702 will also clear when conditions no longer exist or scan tool is used to clear codes.

NOTE: If DTC B0702 is a history code, problem may be intermittent. Wiggle wires while performing the following test.
RENDER: 1.0x

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