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Old 12-24-2013, 05:25 AM
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Default Sys Light Keeps Flashing On

On my 96 vette what causes the Sys light to flash off and on.

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Old 12-24-2013, 06:39 AM
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Charge the battery.
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Originally Posted by STL94LT1
Charge the battery.


The "SYS" flashing every minute or so indicates an electrical system fault.
The number one cause of that is a low (or almost dead) battery, or a bad/weak connection somewhere.

But with that said it is also worth mentioning that if you have an aftermarket stereo, that could also cause it.
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beaware if the battery has an internal short the "SYS" is th ewarning before it craps out
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Charge battery for sure. Also check if the alternator is functioning.
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I had the same thing happen with mine. Charged the battery and it disappeared until the battery lost charge again. Changed out the 3 year old battery for new. No problem since.

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