SYS --flash then 14.0 ?

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Feb 14, 2010 | 05:30 PM

1990 Rudy

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SYS --flash then 14.0 ?

I went to start the Vette today and dead battery. When wife and I took it for a ride 2 weeks ago and did not shut the door not all the way. So I charged the battery and then it started, but while driving it will flash SYS then the 14.0 or what ever i am getting ?

Any ideas would be appreciated.

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Feb 14, 2010 | 05:36 PM

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SYS [ Save Your Self] self distruct mode.

Feb 14, 2010 | 05:57 PM

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ok, yea how do i clear it ?

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:01 PM

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Sorry can't help you there but i'm sure someone will chime in and let you know how. Excuse me for my last post but could not resist.

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:06 PM

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What do you mean 14.0?Was that battery voltage(digital)?Sys light was flashing,on,& where is that light(sys) located-center console info,in instrument cluster?

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:12 PM

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The 14.0 is the Millage.. yea never had this issue but then again i have only had it since july ?

Feb 14, 2010 | 06:31 PM

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Your battery may be on the way out or just need a charge. If your not going to drive it for extended periods get a battery tender.

Feb 15, 2010 | 11:33 AM

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You can check for codes if you want but more than likely you need to replace the battery. If the battery is a few years old, and even if you charged it, it may not be in good condition as a new one might be and the CCM can sense this. It will randomly flash the SYS indication even though all things look good to you.

If the car can’t sit there for a week and stay charged, then the battery may be marginal. Leaving an older battery discharged for any length of time can be the final straw and the kiss of death for it. Older batteries can’t tolerate any abuse especially being discharged.

Most likely if the battery is replaced, no codes need to be cleared in regard the battery problem and the SYS will go away.