What does Retained accessory power mean?
The retained accessory power module takes control of any accessory driven by its relay. When the key is turned on, the relay is closed providing power to the accessories. The relay remains on for up to 20 minutes after the key is off, allowing the radio to keep playing or the power windows to be rolled up.
What does rap mean in fuse box?
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.
What does accessory power mean?
It means something is plugged into one of the power outlets and it could drain the cars battery.
What does the accessory relay do?
What is an Accessory Relay? Relays isolate starter motors, ECUs, ignition systems, and other electrical components from the rest of your vehicle’s wiring harness. Where normal switches might melt under load, relays can transfer much larger loads without melting down.
What is a Mbec fuse?
The MBEC fuse feeds the right door and power seat circuit breakers which are located in the relay center on the firewall near the break pedal. You can try installing a new fuse AFTER pulling the circuit breakers. If the fuse still blows the problem is between the outside fuse box and the inside relay center.
What is a rap wire?
Retained accessory power (RAP) is a power mode that permits the operation of some accessories for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned OFF.
How do I turn off accessory power?
To use other accessories like the windows or climate control without starting the car, press the button a second time. The instruments will light up. To turn off ALL power, leave your foot off the brake, and press the ENGINE START/STOP button one more time.
How long can a car be left in accessory mode?
In most newer cars, the blower fan cannot actually be turned off. Even when you move the switch to the “off” position, the fan continues to turn at a very low speed whenever the key is in the “accessory” or “run” position. And that would certainly be enough to kill the battery in 48 hours.
What does the accessory delay relay control?
The accessory delay is a feature that allows you to use your accessories, including the audio system, for up to 10 minutes after shutting the engine off. Opening the driver front door or the passenger front door after turning off the ignition automatically cancels the accessory delay and all electronics will turn off.
What is Chmsl fuse?
CHMSL = Center High Mounted Stop Light (or Lamp, if you so prefer). A GM lighting technology, the Center High Mounted Stop Lamp is the horizontal stop light that typically sits at or near the top of a vehicle, and helps following vehicles better see a vehicle that’s applying its brakes and slowing.
What is stud #2 fuse?
The Stud#2 circuit is one of the red wires attached to the stud on the fuse block. No, you do not need to worry about amps, that what the fuses are there for, to help protect the electrical circuits. Only when there is a short in a wire is the only time that excessive amps are being drawn from the battery and wiring.