# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=106 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 107 --- ## [Turn signal problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-problem/5924)
**Author:** [@suesamh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/suesamh)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 2:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-problem/5924 "2016-04-23T14:03:00Z")
Left turn signal works fine. Right turn signal not working. All bulbs fine. All other lights also work fine. Switch on column has the same k lick on right or left position. --- ## [2008 E-4 special edition](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e-4-special-edition/5968)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 23, 2016, 7:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e-4-special-edition/5968 "2016-04-23T07:18:28Z")
We picked up this 2008 special edition. 380 miles and the car is like NEW. I have never driven one so smooth and quiet no squeaks or rattles runs and drives like new. Super happy car has every option available Owner gave… --- ## [Combine Fourms](https://community.electricforum.com/t/combine-fourms/5648)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/combine-fourms/5648 "2016-04-22T12:53:44Z")
Can we please Combine the Forums. Recreational Vs Commercial, What dose it matter how you use your GEM. A problem is a problem weather your using it for work or fun, Lets not make this any more complicated? I have p… --- ## [Problem hooking up New Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-hooking-up-new-batteries/5795)
**Author:** [@tommy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tommy)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-hooking-up-new-batteries/5795 "2016-04-22T12:41:15Z")
I just rounded up batteries for my GEM, following the instructions exactly, turned on the main switch and POP! There was a loud pop under the dash. I shut the main back off and now I'm not really sure what is going on. … --- ## [First real outing with the 2005 restoration project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-real-outing-with-the-2005-restoration-project/5916)
**Author:** [@IssaquahWA1979](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IssaquahWA1979)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 12:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/first-real-outing-with-the-2005-restoration-project/5916 "2016-04-22T12:34:01Z")
As I have been saying I do a lot of volunteering events for the city, and state for emergency communications. This weekend was my second outing with the GEM as the first it did not go anywhere since I could not get it l… --- ## [GEM won't go over 29 mph](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wont-go-over-29-mph/5804)
**Author:** [@spider445](https://community.electricforum.com/u/spider445)\ **Replies:** 128\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 12:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wont-go-over-29-mph/5804 "2016-04-22T12:30:58Z")
Hello, I've been working with some great board members Kinghappy, Old Houseboater and Inwo who have been very helpful. Checking to see if anyone else might have any ideas for this set-up. Heard a few get to 40-45, but… --- ## [Deoxit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deoxit/5962)
**Author:** [@jamsvet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jamsvet)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deoxit/5962 "2016-04-21T18:26:22Z")
Stupid question I'm sure, but I plan on using Deoxit to clean my connections. Is there any chance of shorting something out by spraying inside the connections? --- ## [Looking at purchasing a used GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-purchasing-a-used-gem/5957)
**Author:** [@andysol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/andysol)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2016, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-purchasing-a-used-gem/5957 "2016-04-21T08:45:50Z")
Ive been looking at buying a used GEM (E4- four seater) for a few months just looking at the local ads and found one that sounds intriguing- but wanted to gauge if I should consider this or not based on all of your exper… --- ## [Remove magnet from motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/remove-magnet-from-motor/5958)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 20, 2016, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/remove-magnet-from-motor/5958 "2016-04-20T15:18:45Z")
I need to replace the cracked magnet on 2009 gem car. The old magnet was cracked and easily fell off but the metal ring is stubborn or stuck. This model does not have a screw holding on magnet. Any suggestions on gett… --- ## [Zivan charger error - green flashing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-error-green-flashing/5925)
**Author:** [@Piranha](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Piranha)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 12:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-error-green-flashing/5925 "2016-04-18T12:53:59Z")
New to me 2002 GEM (have had for 3 weeks). I have searched the site and found the sticky with the error codes. But still needing advice. Charging code - "green flash without audible alarm: battery temperature out of … --- ## [Won't run](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wont-run/5951)
**Author:** [@jamsvet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jamsvet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 12:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wont-run/5951 "2016-04-18T12:06:15Z")
Have a 2005 ES, Gel bats new one year ago. When I turn the key, I get nothing sometimes, then othertimes it will run for a little bit, then shut off. I replaced the ignition switch and it ran for twenty yards then quit. … --- ## [New Member - Error Code 65](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-error-code-65/5950)
**Author:** [@Jonwolfy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jonwolfy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 18, 2016, 10:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-error-code-65/5950 "2016-04-18T10:18:37Z")
Hello all, Wondering if any of you have ran into an Error Code 65 on your GEM car? If so, anything I could do to fix it on my own, without taking it in to a dealer? Mine is a 2012 e4. Thanks! --- ## [Just bought new Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-new-gem/5934)
**Author:** [@zach816](https://community.electricforum.com/u/zach816)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 16, 2016, 10:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-new-gem/5934 "2016-04-16T22:56:24Z")
I just bought my first Gem it's an 02 4 seater. I need to go pick it up next weekend and need to know if it will fit on a U-haul car hauler. Its 500 miles from me so I really don't want to get there and it not work. Any … --- ## [Charging AGM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-agm/5938)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2016, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-agm/5938 "2016-04-15T14:56:40Z")
2010 Gem with DQ and agm. Just noticed that charge doesn't complete. Error 2 Finish voltage 78.6 volts, measured after a few minutes. Seems full. --- ## [2008 Special Edition](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-special-edition/5928)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 2:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-special-edition/5928 "2016-04-12T14:48:35Z")
Hey can some one school me on the List of things the 2008 Special Edition had. Some of things I realized it had was 1. Chrome Bumpers 2. Chrome Headlight Buckets 3. Overhead Stereo 4. Tilt Wheel 5. 15 Inch Wheels 6. C… --- ## [Gear Swap](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-swap/4999)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 12, 2016, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-swap/4999 "2016-04-12T14:35:10Z")
Hey I was wondering if anyone had a set of gears they wanted to swap out. I have the High speed gears 8:1 I would like to swap them out with someone with more of a hill climbing gear set 10:35 or 12:44 gears commonly fou… --- ## [Hauling a Gem E2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hauling-a-gem-e2/5903)
**Author:** [@rdetsell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rdetsell)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2016, 4:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hauling-a-gem-e2/5903 "2016-04-11T16:53:35Z")
I plan on hauling my 2009 Gem E2 on an open flat bed trailer behind my motorcoach. The gem has hard doors so is completely enclosed. Since the Gem will basically be a bubble which I'll be hauling at 75 to 80 mph on the i… --- ## [Front winch point?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-winch-point/5910)
**Author:** [@IssaquahWA1979](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IssaquahWA1979)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2016, 9:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-winch-point/5910 "2016-04-10T09:00:10Z")
I want to add two recovery hooks to the front of the E2 so that I can winch the cart into the back of the truck when I am loading and unloading alone. I am trying to figure out where the best spot would be and wanted to… --- ## [Gem Motor Upgrade](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-upgrade/5911)
**Author:** [@yousawmyblinker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/yousawmyblinker)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-upgrade/5911 "2016-04-09T19:13:24Z")
Hi, I'm a new to the forum and just bought a 2002 Gem a few months back and wanted to upgrade to a larger motor. Does anyone have any recommendations on where or who I can buy a motor from? I've already tried calling/te… --- ## [Hard door pin keeper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-door-pin-keeper/5844)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-door-pin-keeper/5844 "2016-04-09T16:37:33Z")
Seems the pins in hard doors freeze up in the hinge and rotate in the door bracket holes. This wears faster, making doors loose. Last year I drilled and pinned one with a #10 cap screw. Pain to do. I'm making a ss … --- ## [2001 gem e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825/5909)
**Author:** [@rcchemtech](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcchemtech)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2016, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825/5909 "2016-04-09T08:50:31Z")
I have error code -04 on display First how do I bypass the E-brake switch it has three wires yellow/green, green/white and green Second I need to check voltage on a bunch of different places but where should I place co… --- ## [Fender flair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fender-flair/5908)
**Author:** [@mikelessa](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mikelessa)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2016, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fender-flair/5908 "2016-04-08T13:44:02Z")
I am looking for a front right fender flair for my 2001 E2....Thanks --- ## [Converter "partial failure"](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converter-partial-failure/5902)
**Author:** [@IssaquahWA1979](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IssaquahWA1979)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2016, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/converter-partial-failure/5902 "2016-04-05T14:19:36Z")
For those that have been of the belief that the converters either work or don't work I am sad to say I have one that falls in between. I think it has either lost a capacitor or is losing a transistor etc. I started to h… --- ## [14" Wheels and tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/14-wheels-and-tires/5901)
**Author:** [@Piranha](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Piranha)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 11:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/14-wheels-and-tires/5901 "2016-04-04T11:32:57Z")
I am rather new to the board, and have learned quite a bit from reading through the site so far. Thank you! I have an '02 E825 with the 10" wheels. I have purchased a set of 14" rims (4x100, offset of 45) with plans … --- ## [Tire chains on a GEM?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tire-chains-on-a-gem/5897)
**Author:** [@ttriff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ttriff)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 4, 2016, 10:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tire-chains-on-a-gem/5897 "2016-04-04T10:01:53Z")
Doing a bit of research in anticipation of buying one of these. Background: We have 43 acres in the CO high country. Am considering a GEM car for light weight chores and to be used as a shuttle between areas of the p… --- ## [No lights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-lights/5867)
**Author:** [@Pastor\_Randy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pastor_Randy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 5:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-lights/5867 "2016-04-03T17:12:24Z")
I just bought a 2002 Gem E825. Runs good. But, nothing works. No head-rear-turn lights, no fan, no wiper. Had all of the batteries tested. They were all good except for the outside two. They were both low. What do you … --- ## [GEM Cars Wanted\*\*](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cars-wanted/5896)
**Author:** [@KBskye](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KBskye)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 3, 2016, 9:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cars-wanted/5896 "2016-04-03T09:45:30Z")
Looking for used Gem Cars in Florida, Georgia, SC, AL. I'll pick up here in FL and the states as well. 2006-2015 E2,E4,E6 models. Working or need TLC. No title parts car is also fine. Send me a PM if u have any l… --- ## [2002 Gem only charges to 60%](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-only-charges-to-60/1943)
**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2016, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-only-charges-to-60/1943 "2016-03-31T12:20:06Z")
Hi my 2002 Gem just started charging only to 60%. Then when I drive it it quickly drops down to 40 or lower in about 1 mile. Any ideas? I tried charging each battery on it's own and they all seemed to charge fully. --- ## [Front Bumper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-bumper/5182)
**Author:** [@badfitter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/badfitter)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2016, 2:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-bumper/5182 "2016-03-30T14:54:42Z")
Looking at the Polaris parts page it seems one could spend over $400 to purchase a "rugged" front bumper for a GEM eS (prob the same for all models). Are there any options for aftermarket front bumpers? I might just bu… --- ## [2006 gem long bed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-long-bed/5889)
**Author:** [@Upstatecarts](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Upstatecarts)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2016, 10:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-long-bed/5889 "2016-03-29T22:21:12Z")
I have a 2006 gem long bed with electric issue. When the main switch is on with the key off it will turn on the buzzer. With the key on the buzzer is off any suggestions thanks [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=105) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=107)