# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=10 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 11 --- ## [More 3D printed parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-3d-printed-parts/28721)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2024, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-3d-printed-parts/28721 "2024-12-24T18:19:29Z")
I wanna have my brother print up some end caps for the Square Frame ends on my 2016 E4. --- ## [2016+ Door Seal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-door-seal/28716)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-door-seal/28716 "2024-12-21T22:19:36Z")
The Gaps on the factory Gem Hard doors are pretty big. The Orignal gems had only 1 rubber seal on the door itself. Later they started adding a door seal to the car itself so technically, the door was double sealed. I did… --- ## [2016+ Gem battery from Amazon](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-battery-from-amazon/28675)
**Author:** [@Shafri](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Shafri)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2024, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-battery-from-amazon/28675 "2024-12-18T18:27:47Z")
Hi all I ordered vatrer lithium battery 48v 150ah from Amazon for my 2017 e2. Voltage runs at 54.5 is that an issue for the gem? --- ## [New GEM owner…so many questions.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-owner-so-many-questions/27949)
**Author:** [@csusko](https://community.electricforum.com/u/csusko)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 2:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-owner-so-many-questions/27949 "2024-12-17T02:05:36Z")
I am stoked to join the club, already put over 50 miles on the car in less than 2 weeks. Buckle up, I’ve got some questions. Picked up a clean 2018 e4 with 1200 miles, completely stock. I would consider this cart super … --- ## [Waev’s “Build a car”](https://community.electricforum.com/t/waev-s-build-a-car/28682)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2024, 12:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/waev-s-build-a-car/28682 "2024-12-17T00:51:42Z")
I just Noticed if you go to WaEv’s website & you want to build a car. You USED to choose a car & The base price of the car would pop up. And as you added options it would total the cost of the car and when your done you… --- ## [Need new charger 2002 gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-new-charger-2002-gem/24370)
**Author:** [@Cobalt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cobalt)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-new-charger-2002-gem/24370 "2024-12-16T22:38:56Z")
Hello, we were looking to purchase a new charger for our 2002 E825 gem car. The original zivan charger is missing, and we were looking to convert the car to our lithium ion batteries. Does anyone have recommendations as … --- ## [Delta Q charger doing strange things](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-doing-strange-things/28690)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2024, 12:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-doing-strange-things/28690 "2024-12-16T12:07:44Z")
I sent my DQ charger off to be reprogrammed and now I finally connected it back up. I had changed to AGM batteries, hence the program change. It is not programmed to #8. So now it is connected to batteries, (which are… --- ## [2016+ Back up lights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-back-up-lights/28676)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2024, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-back-up-lights/28676 "2024-12-15T20:05:34Z")
Man I thought I knew of all the factory GEM options. Just the other day I found out Back up or Reverse lights are “a thing” I sold a car to a Guy in San Diego (james) hopefully he will show up in this thread. He said. H… --- ## [2009 battery dilemma](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-battery-dilemma/21799)
**Author:** [@lewalte](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lewalte)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2021, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-battery-dilemma/21799 "2021-07-09T03:07:42Z")
I have a 2009 e6 which I purchased a little over 3 yrs. ago. When purchased the batteries were old and I sent it to a GEM certified shop in March of 2018 to have them replaced ( they also did some other “housekeeping” at… --- ## [2010 Gem E-4 Key switch replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-gem-e-4-key-switch-replacement/28684)
**Author:** [@unclecritter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/unclecritter)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2024, 4:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-gem-e-4-key-switch-replacement/28684 "2024-12-12T04:28:25Z")
I need to replace my key switch due to a short because when I got the unit the lock nut on the key switch spindle was missing and switch was jiggling around in the column. Do I need to pull the steering wheel to open the… --- ## [LED Gem Emblem new](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-emblem-new/28633)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2024, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-emblem-new/28633 "2024-12-10T19:15:59Z")
So a few weeks back It was a Rain day here in Ca and I decided to play in my Man cave. I found a $9 plexi BMW emblem back lit Badge it was so cheep and No way would this have lasted past the first 1-2 car washes Ye… --- ## [Looking for 2008 E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2008-e4/28662)
**Author:** [@Moparman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Moparman)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2024, 12:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2008-e4/28662 "2024-12-09T00:03:22Z")
Hello all, I’m looking for a 2008 Gem E4. I’m new to the group and not sure if this is allowed. If not please delete. --- ## [E2 Steering and acceleration ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-steering-and-acceleration/28068)
**Author:** [@Kaseycurl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kaseycurl)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2024, 3:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-steering-and-acceleration/28068 "2024-12-08T03:09:13Z")
Hi, first time poster with likely a few separate issues I have discovered on used GEM E2. I am hoping for some help on direction(s) to go for troubleshooting. When I first release parking brake while key is in the “on… --- ## [2001 E825 doesn't run after lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-doesnt-run-after-lithium-conversion/28628)
**Author:** [@Burnincircuts](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Burnincircuts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-doesnt-run-after-lithium-conversion/28628 "2024-12-07T00:00:46Z")
I recently bought a 2001 e825 72v… Batteries were dead so I decided to do lithium conversion with 2 evo 72v in parallel. My problem is, nothing happens when I turn the key… when I put a meter on the convertor I see powe… --- ## [2008 Gem E2 parking brake light on](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e2-parking-brake-light-on/28617)
**Author:** [@Gotboost06](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gotboost06)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2024, 7:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e2-parking-brake-light-on/28617 "2024-12-05T19:36:17Z")
I have a 08 gem e2 new brake switch adjusted properly i set e brake lever down and it will go in reverse only no forward gears. I swapped f1 and f2 on motor to see if it will go forward and it does. Does anybody have any… --- ## [Turn signal - High beam?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-high-beam/28649)
**Author:** [@gkupsch](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gkupsch)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2024, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-high-beam/28649 "2024-12-04T16:04:05Z")
I have a 2003 Gem e4 - I added a second set of headlights. I can hook this up to a second switch but I’m curious if the turn signal is a high beam switch too - it is manual if you push it forward and it “sticks” if you p… --- ## [Can I mix a new battery in](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-mix-a-new-battery-in/28638)
**Author:** [@TJC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJC)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-i-mix-a-new-battery-in/28638 "2024-12-03T15:37:26Z")
I have a 2000 E2 , I have 6 Trojan 30xhs batteries that are 3 years old. One died (10.9) volts after charging and sitting 1 hr or more. The rest are 12.66 to 12.73 after charging and then sitting overnight. Locally I… --- ## [Dead auxiliary battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-auxiliary-battery/28607)
**Author:** [@Gemmy1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemmy1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2024, 1:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dead-auxiliary-battery/28607 "2024-12-03T13:38:04Z")
The auxiliary battery in the dash went dead again after sitting for a few days. The car has been plugged in and the traction batteries are fine 12+ volts each. Key out of the ignition. Any thoughts?? Thanks 2017 GEM --- ## [About to take apart the differential. Looking for advice](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-to-take-apart-the-differential-looking-for-advice/28618)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2024, 8:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-to-take-apart-the-differential-looking-for-advice/28618 "2024-11-30T20:30:27Z")
I’m getting ready to change out the gears to a 15:1 from a 10:1. Are there any “gotchas” I should be aware of? While apart I have some new rubber boots to install for the half shafts and the book says I need two special… --- ## [Thinking about a lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-a-lithium-conversion/14309)
**Author:** [@inspectorudy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inspectorudy)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2019, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/thinking-about-a-lithium-conversion/14309 "2019-09-05T03:07:36Z")
I have a 2000 2 seater that I would like to convert to lithium but do not want to get into a parts scavenger hunt over the internet. Is there anyone who makes a kit that is ready to put in with most of the needed parts? … --- ## [2016 auxiliary 12v battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-auxiliary-12v-battery/27229)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2023, 5:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-auxiliary-12v-battery/27229 "2023-12-04T17:34:21Z")
The 2016 cars all have an auxiliary 12v battery. This battery is critical in making your car run. Example if this battery is not fully charged, your car won’t even turn on. This 12 V battery gets charged when the (key i… --- ## [No power, won’t charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-power-won-t-charge/28576)
**Author:** [@Gemmy1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemmy1)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 7:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-power-won-t-charge/28576 "2024-11-25T19:45:08Z")
I just picked up a 2017 GEM E4. It won’t charge and my friend said that it happened before “my kids let the batteries run down and I had to take it in to be fixed” he has no clue what they fixed. (more money than sense).… --- ## [GEM has no power after wash](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-has-no-power-after-wash/28564)
**Author:** [@Dennis1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dennis1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-has-no-power-after-wash/28564 "2024-11-25T13:33:50Z")
Installed new Ride4Fun charger in my 2002 GEM last spring and had a trouble free season - until Friday. Gave the car a wash, but unfortunately (and foolishly) rinsed out the floors, and the next day she is dead. No light… --- ## [Error code 76 on Gem e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-76-on-gem-e825/28594)
**Author:** [@Sterling](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sterling)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2024, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-76-on-gem-e825/28594 "2024-11-23T15:35:32Z")
Got an error code 76… “capacitor voltage high electrical fault inspect motor controller”. What does that mean? It ran fine, then died at stop sign. Turned key off and back on again and it was fine. It’s an 02 e825 wit… --- ## [Em1400 performance upgrades](https://community.electricforum.com/t/em1400-performance-upgrades/23488)
**Author:** [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2024, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/em1400-performance-upgrades/23488 "2024-11-19T23:38:16Z")
I’ve got a few questions about higher voltage and performance upgrades for an em1400. Question 1: I’d like to reprogram my controller to get more speed out of it. I know @Inwo has been playing with this and from what I… --- ## [Any compatible brushes for D&D motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-compatible-brushes-for-d-d-motor/28579)
**Author:** [@Norcalgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Norcalgem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 4:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-compatible-brushes-for-d-d-motor/28579 "2024-11-16T16:29:17Z")
Pulled my non functional D&D apart. Brushes are stuck and the commutator definitely needs some machining. Has anyone had any luck with a cheaper set of brushes that might be compatible? There has to be another option o… --- ## [2002 E825 questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-questions/28556)
**Author:** [@Norcalgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Norcalgem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2024, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-questions/28556 "2024-11-16T14:12:22Z")
Hi everyone, new member here. About six weeks ago I bought a 2002E825 from an auction. Put new batteries in it and the motor would just spark. It was a DD blue motor. I put a stock motor in it and now it drives fine and … --- ## [Battery switch has surprisingly low rating](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-switch-has-surprisingly-low-rating/28573)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2024, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-switch-has-surprisingly-low-rating/28573 "2024-11-14T15:53:35Z")
I was getting ready to connect all my main power components today and I noticed the battery isolator switch from my '02 e825 was only rated for 12vdc, 40 amps continuous with a 125 amp @ 12v intermittent rating. I was v… --- ## [2002 GEM No power after wssh](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-power-after-wssh/28560)
**Author:** [@Dennis1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dennis1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-power-after-wssh/28560 "2024-11-12T21:53:10Z")
Had a remarkable, uneventful season this year after installing a new charger this spring. But yesterday I washed the car (including the floor), and when I went to use it today, dead. No lights on dash, no headlights, wi… --- ## [2013 Gem Turtle Mode](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-turtle-mode/28561)
**Author:** [@Ciolek](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ciolek)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2024, 3:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-turtle-mode/28561 "2024-11-11T03:56:23Z")
My 2013 Gem E2 goes into turtle mode when batteries are run down to about 70%. Any thoughts on what is going on? Batteries are 2 year old Polaris AGM. Everything is stock. Driving on mostly flat paved streets. [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=9) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=11)