"SYS" blinking message, Can it be my radio?
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Racer
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From: Merritt Island Florida
"SYS" blinking message, Can it be my radio?
I get a SYS light every few seconds on the display of my 1994 C4. My radio is on the blink with the CD not working right and I get a SVC message on it's display.
Could these two things be related? Or is the SYS light probably from something else?
So far, I've been unable to program a remote into the car but the car sees it. Will show the display "Passive Keyless Entry" message when I bring the remote close, but I can't get the car to get into program mode. Any ideas???
Billy
Could these two things be related? Or is the SYS light probably from something else?
So far, I've been unable to program a remote into the car but the car sees it. Will show the display "Passive Keyless Entry" message when I bring the remote close, but I can't get the car to get into program mode. Any ideas???
Billy
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The SYS warning usually means a low battery. You can pull the codes using a paperclip in the shape of a U. Insert one end into terminal 4 and the other in terminal 12 on the ALDL under the drivers side dash (94-95 vettes). Turn the key to "on" and jot down the codes displayed where the speedometer read out is. Takes about 5 min tops. Post what you have so myself or others can help.
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Racer
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From: Merritt Island Florida
Battery could be it...
Originally Posted by RRT vette
The SYS warning usually means a low battery. You can pull the codes using a paperclip in the shape of a U. Insert one end into terminal 4 and the other in terminal 12 on the ALDL under the drivers side dash (94-95 vettes). Turn the key to "on" and jot down the codes displayed where the speedometer read out is. Takes about 5 min tops. Post what you have so myself or others can help.
Billy
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Use a voltmeter on the + and - terminals of the battery. See what the voltage is. It should read very close to the dash readout. It is assumed that any voltage below 11.9 volts is a weak battery and needs to be charged. You can disconnect the - side of the battery for ~ 30 sec to clear the stored codes. I would use the paperclip before disconnecting it.
If low...charge the battery and connect it and see what you have.
If low...charge the battery and connect it and see what you have.
