# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=124 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 125 --- ## [Grease zerks?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grease-zerks/4080)
**Author:** [@dspikes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dspikes)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 18, 2014, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/grease-zerks/4080 "2014-02-18T15:08:41Z")
I've been trying to take care of my GEM as best as I can until I get the new batteries. I've been cleaning up some minor rust here and there, and I just noticed a grease zerk on the inside of the wheels....what kind of … --- ## [Differential Drain location](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071)
**Author:** [@spider445](https://community.electricforum.com/u/spider445)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-drain-location/4071 "2014-02-17T16:33:37Z")
Hi, I have a 2005 GEM and want to change the differential oil. The service manual just gives the fluid amount and no instructions on how to do the procedure. I can't locate any plugs except for the vent tube, I did not… --- ## [Turn Signal Buzzers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-buzzers/4074)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-buzzers/4074 "2014-02-16T12:13:53Z")
I always seem to forget to return my turn signal after making a turn. I bought a pair of 12 volt buzzers on Ebay for 4 bucks and wired them in parallel with the front turn signal lights. No more problem. --- ## [Changing out axle shaft](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-out-axle-shaft/3518)
**Author:** [@somfas](https://community.electricforum.com/u/somfas)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 10:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-out-axle-shaft/3518 "2014-02-16T10:32:59Z")
Hey, I have some play in the front end that I have read some posts about. Seems to be common. I can grab the drivers side axle and shake it by hand and it appears loose at the transmission. The other side is not as bad. … --- ## [12v switched](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-switched/4070)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2014, 8:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-switched/4070 "2014-02-16T08:19:54Z")
Where can I find a 12V switched Key on power? Thanks. --- ## [Correct Wiring?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/correct-wiring/4064)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2014, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/correct-wiring/4064 "2014-02-15T21:58:15Z")
This is how my Gem was hooked up before and i rehooked the same... I looked at the other diagrams but wanted to make sure... Since the end of the diagrams just say negative and positive but not where to put it. I attac… --- ## [Controller Drama, done!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-drama-done/4069)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2014, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-drama-done/4069 "2014-02-13T12:02:06Z")
Long story short. I ended up putting a exact replacement controller (t-1)back in my car and all is well. The T-2 controllers can work in a car that had a T-1 but they must be reprogramed to do so. I found this out the lo… --- ## [Gear noise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-noise/3943)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2014, 8:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gear-noise/3943 "2014-02-08T08:18:25Z")
I'm new to the Gem world. I have a 99 2 seater and compaired to my EZGO the gear whine on the pull is out of this world. It is silent on the coast. Is this normal. I drained the oil and replased it with 90 weight. The oi… --- ## [Flashing 8888's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flashing-8888s/4056)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 10:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flashing-8888s/4056 "2014-02-06T10:10:54Z")
The latest error code I'm tracking down is this. The display show all flashing 8's when key is off. The display will not turn off and continues to flash all 8's only way to stop it is turn the main power off. Car seems … --- ## [Acceptable battery variances (voltage)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceptable-battery-variances-voltage/4050)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 10:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceptable-battery-variances-voltage/4050 "2014-02-06T10:09:10Z")
I have a set of battery's that are less then 3 months old and I have found one of my battery's that has a lower voltage and I was wondering if it would be enough of a voltage difference that I should return/replace the l… --- ## [Charge Station 110v](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-station-110v/4057)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2014, 10:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-station-110v/4057 "2014-02-06T10:07:14Z")
Our lake home is in a HOA. (home owners association). We would like to encourage the use of NEV's in the hood and wanted to install a charge station. I have a few questions that I need to answer so that the HOA has all t… --- ## [Use of neighbourhood elctric vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/use-of-neighbourhood-elctric-vehicle/3982)
**Author:** [@arunmarvel7](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arunmarvel7)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 3, 2014, 5:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/use-of-neighbourhood-elctric-vehicle/3982 "2014-02-03T05:15:52Z")
How often you will use electric vehicle as a neighbourhood electric vehicle? please share your opinion with us. --- ## [2005 Gem car parking brake sensor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-car-parking-brake-sensor/2666)
**Author:** [@gem4me](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem4me)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2014, 4:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-car-parking-brake-sensor/2666 "2014-01-31T16:26:36Z")
Hello Everyone, I have a 2005 e4 that the parking brake sensor light on the instrument panel does not light up ever. The switch at the parking brake seems to work correctly I think. However when I disconnect both the g… --- ## [Notes from a GEM car club](https://community.electricforum.com/t/notes-from-a-gem-car-club/4044)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 29, 2014, 9:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/notes-from-a-gem-car-club/4044 "2014-01-29T09:23:30Z")
although I live in Colorado I belong to a club in Fla at least on FB.. I don't have an extension cord that will go that far.. dream to live in a place like The Villages.. if you don't know about The Villages.. it is a co… --- ## [Car Shows](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-shows/3286)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 28, 2014, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/car-shows/3286 "2014-01-28T15:10:38Z")
Spring is here in the Rockies..pouring rain today in the 90's this weekend.. being old.. retired with nothing better to do than sit.. tan and talk which I do all well.. the little voice of the hot rodder in me is shoutin… --- ## [2007 e6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e6/3527)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e6/3527 "2014-01-22T17:54:17Z")
just picked up a 2007 e6 it has 9 8 volt batteries i want to use 6 12 volt batteries instead i need to find out where to get the battery scamatics cant find anywhere thanks 845 591 4974 --- ## [Selling a ride 4 fun motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-a-ride-4-fun-motor/4013)
**Author:** [@NavyFamily](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NavyFamily)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2014, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-a-ride-4-fun-motor/4013 "2014-01-20T19:40:53Z")
I bought a Ride-4-Fun Upgraded motor for my GEM and installed it and then had to take it out within a month. It's lightly used. $600 including shipping. Payment via Paypal only. If I don't sell it here I will list it on … --- ## [All 6 blinking once per sec: temp, turtle, wrench & 3 squares around DH, DL, R](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-6-blinking-once-per-sec-temp-turtle-wrench-3-squares-around-dh-dl-r/3196)
**Author:** [@gtmo-gem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gtmo-gem)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/all-6-blinking-once-per-sec-temp-turtle-wrench-3-squares-around-dh-dl-r/3196 "2014-01-18T17:37:56Z")
content removed... --- ## [2002 Differential](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-differential/3738)
**Author:** [@manofmt1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/manofmt1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2014, 10:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-differential/3738 "2014-01-18T10:57:12Z")
Hi Folks, new here. Have 2002 E825, been running great for past 7 years. Noticed more noise up front recently. It certainly isn't obvious where I can add oil. Anyone know if it can be done and how? Many thanks. --- ## [Heater](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater/3859)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2014, 1:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater/3859 "2014-01-17T13:17:48Z")
I bought a ROADPRO 12v electric heater.. the specs are: voltage 12-14 volts DC heat current 22-25 amps cool current .045 amps pulse start amp curent \<28 amps ptc element 300 watts because I don't understand these numb… --- ## [New (to me Gem) 2002](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-me-gem-2002/4011)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2014, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-me-gem-2002/4011 "2014-01-16T17:41:34Z")
I picked up another Gem yesterday. This one is a 2002 With hard doors. Other then the Hard doors & Deka Gell battery's it's stock. My impression of the hard doors are; they are very light weight and they do the job. T… --- ## [Hard doors for E2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-for-e2/3951)
**Author:** [@RonS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RonS)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2014, 6:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hard-doors-for-e2/3951 "2014-01-14T06:48:40Z")
I've been looking for a set of hard doors for my 2010 E2. I can't seem to find any used ones anywhere,and have had prices quoted to me from 2100.00 to 2750.00 plus freight 300.00 for new ones. I love using the Gem for ar… --- ## [A different battery question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-different-battery-question/4003)
**Author:** [@dspikes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dspikes)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 10:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-different-battery-question/4003 "2014-01-13T10:04:05Z")
While waiting for my micro upgraded Zivan charger to arrive, I've removed seats, dashes, etc. in order to clean out everything really well, and charge each battery individually. The seller told me that he had put brand … --- ## [Can a GEM be pushed when out of power?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-gem-be-pushed-when-out-of-power/3996)
**Author:** [@dspikes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dspikes)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 9:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-gem-be-pushed-when-out-of-power/3996 "2014-01-13T09:32:28Z")
I was just wondering....if my GEM E2 runs out of power, and I'm not far from home, can it be manually pushed without damage? If so, what precautions need to be taken? Thanks! --- ## [Winter Dreaming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-dreaming/3991)
**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2014, 9:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-dreaming/3991 "2014-01-13T09:30:01Z")
My GEM is sitting in the garage, charging and I'm dreaming of better weather, upgrading my GEM and driving once again when Spring finally arrives in NE Ohio about 4 months from now. :slight\_smile: Just curious really … --- ## [Regenerative braking](https://community.electricforum.com/t/regenerative-braking/3706)
**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/regenerative-braking/3706 "2014-01-10T15:18:30Z")
I understand the concept of regenerative braking as applied to hybrids and am wondering in a GEM if it's functional and truly recharges the battery or just used as a braking assist and simply bleeds off any generated cur… --- ## [Problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem/3938)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2014, 9:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem/3938 "2014-01-10T09:08:00Z")
I have a friend in FL who posted this in a group on FB... I think he probably has a battery in the pack that is not holding voltage or a lose wire,,, any other ideas??? Tom Brown Hi, I have a problem hope someone can… --- ## [Charger Blinking Red](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-blinking-red/3973)
**Author:** [@samaritan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/samaritan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2014, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-blinking-red/3973 "2014-01-05T22:26:30Z")
I am getting a red blinking charging light and audible alarm when charging my 2002 GEM car has a Zivan charger that has worked well since I bought the car in 2008 with new sealed lead acid batteries. Last year I replaced… --- ## [Aftermarket LED headlights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aftermarket-led-headlights/3961)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2014, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aftermarket-led-headlights/3961 "2014-01-04T19:06:52Z")
My Gem is undergoing some mods b4 it's taken all apart and refinished. The stock headlights are kind of a joke in my opinion. The internet is full of aftermarket LED off road lights. They are priced very well (some under… --- ## [Buying a used E4 just for the doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-e4-just-for-the-doors/3967)
**Author:** [@3StarsFoodie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/3StarsFoodie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2013, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-used-e4-just-for-the-doors/3967 "2013-12-31T12:11:56Z")
Hello, I am thinking of buying a used 2007 E4 just for the hard doors. I bought a new 2013 a few months ago and hard doors were priced at close to $4,000. I would like to take the doors off of the used 2007 and put … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=123) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=125)