"Sys" flashing
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From: Ashburn VA
"Sys" flashing
Hi everyone, I wasn't thinking last night and left the interior lights on, which of course drained the battery. I just jump started it, and it started right up, runs great. The only problem is that "SYS" flashes in the speedo display area. It flashes 3 times, and then disappears for 10 or 15 seconds. Any ideas? I looked really quick in the service manual and didn't see much. I hope I didn't fry something when I jumped it. Thanks in advance!
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From: San Pedro CA
The CCM is storing a code.
I don't remember how to extract codes from a 96, tho... being OBD2 and such.
If you have the Helms, check under CCM or Codes or something like that. If you have the Haynes, God be with you.
I don't remember how to extract codes from a 96, tho... being OBD2 and such.
If you have the Helms, check under CCM or Codes or something like that. If you have the Haynes, God be with you.
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Mine did the samething, when the battery charged back up the sys stopped flashing. I didn't find any codes stored. The battery never recovered to hold a full charge and the starter started "clicking " instead of turning the engine over. At first I thought it was the starter going bad, but it turned out to just be a crapped out battery. 
It's always something and ya gotta love it. 
It's always something and ya gotta love it.
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From: Stamping Ground KY
If you have a charger you should put it on the battery, the alternator won't do the battery justice (time for a new battery for you, save the receipt, most batteries have good warranties now).
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From: Ft. Lauderdale Fl
You probably need a new......
You need a new battery and when you change to the new battery, the disconnect of the old battery will probably drop that code you are seeing. Good luck.
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From: Boise ID
I have the 140 AMP alt and it works great on a good battery. In fact it charged my old battery back up in about 15 min. Which stopped the sys flashing problem or just dropped the code as you stated.
I thought I had it licked when the starter started "clicking" on the first turn of the key. When I reset the key and turned it again the car would start. I lived with this for quite some time as the car always started on the second try. That's why I figured it was the starter going bad.
I did some searching and read a SB that discribed this as a bad CCM. Then I took a two hour trip to Carlise
Of course worried I may have got the last start out of my starter, when I got there I turned the car off and just for piece of mind started it right back up. When I turned the key after that 140 amp alt had been charging for two hrs. It fired up strong 
I then knew the battery was breaking down under load after sitting overnight. When I got back I purchased a new Optima red top, of course I had my reciept from the last one and only paid $80 for it Anyway, hope that helps 
I thought I had it licked when the starter started "clicking" on the first turn of the key. When I reset the key and turned it again the car would start.
I lived with this for quite some time as the car always started on the second try. That's why I figured it was the starter going bad. I did some searching and read a SB that discribed this as a bad CCM. Then I took a two hour trip to Carlise
Of course worried I may have got the last start out of my starter, when I got there I turned the car off and just for piece of mind started it right back up. When I turned the key after that 140 amp alt had been charging for two hrs. It fired up strong I then knew the battery was breaking down under load after sitting overnight. When I got back I purchased a new Optima red top, of course I had my reciept from the last one and only paid $80 for it Anyway, hope that helps
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From: St. Peters MO Sometimes you have to prove yourself by doing alot of killing or alot of dying...
Originally Posted by elefkow
You need a new battery and when you change to the new battery, the disconnect of the old battery will probably drop that code you are seeing. Good luck.
When I bought my 96, I was aware the battery was a little weak. I started seeing the 'sys' light and started to freak!!! make a long story short... I replaced the battery and haven't seen it since.
you may want to try disconnecting the battery and putting it on a charger. I know you can take it to a local autoparts store for charging and testing. It is usually free!!! I'd start there first then progress as needed.
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OB2 PCM's monitor voltage and will spit out a 560 - 562 code if the voltage is too low and give you the light. Codes can only be accessed with a scanner, though a reader that can also clear the codes are about 100 bucks now. Recharging or replacing the battery should take care of it.
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From: Ashburn VA
Well, it looks like I dodged a bullet this time. I just drove the car around, started right up, and I didn't see the SYS flashing at all. I guess my battery just wasn't fully charged. Thank you everyone for replying!