96 SYS message
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Safety Car
Joined: May 2002
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From: Somewhere nowhere
96 SYS message
my battery went dead, so I hooked up a charger. This charger has the 100 amp car start feature. Started the car, and I charged the battery as well.
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Race Director
Joined: Apr 2000
Posts: 15,344
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From: Texas
Originally Posted by larryfs
my battery went dead, so I hooked up a charger. This charger has the 100 amp car start feature. Started the car, and I charged the battery as well.
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 805
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From: Hickory Flat Ga
Did the battery die due to something you did? If so just disconnect the battery terminal for a few minutes to reset and eliminate the SYS. If not that's what it's trying to tell you generally-need a new battery.
Racer
Joined: May 2005
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From: houston texas
Originally Posted by larryfs
my battery went dead, so I hooked up a charger. This charger has the 100 amp car start feature. Started the car, and I charged the battery as well.
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Now I get the SYS message intermittently when I start the motor. The car starts and runs fine. The battery seems ok, but the stupid message appears every so ofter now.
Did I mess something up with the battery charger??
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
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From: Orlando FL
I agree it is probably a battery problem. If battery is not in really good shape, this indication will happen. If the car sits for a day or two and exhibits any symptoms of not turning over at a good rate or any weak battery symptoms, just get a new battery. I don’t think the charger hurt the battery or car and the battery probably has a bad cell or two.
I never mess around with batteries especially in these cars. The computers and systems need a good battery for things to work properly. If it even looks like it might be bad I just like to change it.
In a hot climate, anything over 2-3 years and your ready for a battery regardless or its guarantee.
I never mess around with batteries especially in these cars. The computers and systems need a good battery for things to work properly. If it even looks like it might be bad I just like to change it.
In a hot climate, anything over 2-3 years and your ready for a battery regardless or its guarantee.
Last edited by pcolt94; Nov 11, 2006 at 11:27 PM.
