# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=125 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 126 --- ## [Any recommendations for Gem lift](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-recommendations-for-gem-lift/3957)
**Author:** [@deshet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deshet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2013, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-recommendations-for-gem-lift/3957 "2013-12-30T14:26:56Z")
I want to put a lift on my Gem car. I have a set of 18" Honda wheels that fit it I just need to lift it. I have seen a few things about moving the shock mount but want as many details as possible on performing a lift. T… --- ## [2009 gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem/2775)
**Author:** [@nosgsxr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nosgsxr)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2013, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem/2775 "2013-12-29T13:19:37Z")
hey i have a 2009 GEM e2...i would like to hook up a radio but i cant find a 12 volt source can anyone tell me where to look or what color wires to look for....i have the dash and lower dash out ... thanks --- ## [Heater Install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-install/3934)
**Author:** [@suesamh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/suesamh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 5:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-install/3934 "2013-12-27T17:19:20Z")
I just got an electric heater made to go into the 2002 gem car e825. Does anyone have the installation manual they can share. Not able to find one on line. Also my 2002 gem has an adjustable small black box mounted on th… --- ## [What's the best way to store the Gem in cold weather?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-store-the-gem-in-cold-weather/3920)
**Author:** [@Revi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Revi)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whats-the-best-way-to-store-the-gem-in-cold-weather/3920 "2013-12-27T17:15:33Z")
I thought that the Gem would wake itself up and charge itself every 14 days if left in the off setting, but there's nothing about it in the manual. I wonder if it is better to keep it in the on mode and leave it plug… --- ## [Questioning Battey/Voltage gauge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questioning-battey-voltage-gauge/3960)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2013, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/questioning-battey-voltage-gauge/3960 "2013-12-27T15:19:26Z")
I can already see how a Gauge like a Batt Sixx (BSM) that would read my state of charge would solve this problem. But seeing how they are close To $500 I'm holding off and saving for a New Quick Charge battery charger (I… --- ## [Radio installation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/radio-installation/3950)
**Author:** [@Barry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Barry)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2013, 8:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/radio-installation/3950 "2013-12-26T08:41:43Z")
I'm starting the instillation of a over head radio. I have drilled the main bar (roll cage) in two places. I am having trouble snaking the wire from the top hole above the driver to the one below the dash. Does any bo… --- ## [Needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/needed/3917)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2013, 11:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/needed/3917 "2013-12-25T11:14:48Z")
Bought a project 2 seat. Need LF lower fender (red) and a trunk (complete) --- ## [Battery/Range Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-range-question/3945)
**Author:** [@ParrParr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ParrParr)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2013, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-range-question/3945 "2013-12-22T19:28:37Z")
I have a 2008 GEM E4 with 100 miles on it and 14 inch wheels. We just purchased this vehicle and it had the stock batteries in them. I was only getting about 6 miles on one charge, all batteries seems to be ok after test… --- ## [Just broke my headlights help trying to fix for X-Mas](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-broke-my-headlights-help-trying-to-fix-for-x-mas/3946)
**Author:** [@deshet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deshet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2013, 3:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-broke-my-headlights-help-trying-to-fix-for-x-mas/3946 "2013-12-22T15:37:48Z")
I just broke the headlights on my 2002 Gem E285 E4 I was troubleshooting the license plate and reverse lights then I popped a fuse. Once the fuse popped I had no brake lights, headlights, or tail lights. I replaced t… --- ## [Zivan NG1 charger no lights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger-no-lights/3933)
**Author:** [@deshet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deshet)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger-no-lights/3933 "2013-12-20T13:48:03Z")
Have a 2002 Gem E285 4 seater I have never seen the charge status light blink, change colors, or do anything at all. (little led bulb in center of gauge) When I plug my charger in I hear a few beeps and the fan on charge… --- ## [Disc brake installation tips?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disc-brake-installation-tips/3937)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2013, 7:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disc-brake-installation-tips/3937 "2013-12-18T19:09:31Z")
Hey I got my disc brake conversion kit from an NEV accessories. I was going to tackle the project this weekend and wondered if anyone had any tips or advice before I got started like special tools I might need to comple… --- ## [BattSix contact info](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battsix-contact-info/3936)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2013, 11:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battsix-contact-info/3936 "2013-12-16T23:32:29Z")
Hey I'm looking to buy a BattSix battery monitor and display for my FLA battery's in my 2001 Gem E4. I can't seem to find any contact info on their website BATTSIX.COM I was wondering if anyone had any In site on gett… --- ## [Need advice](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advice/3910)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advice/3910 "2013-12-15T21:36:21Z")
Heve rebuilt several regular carts EZGO -Club Car and would like to take on a Gem. A guy has a 02 2 seater that he bought as a project but admits he's over his head. Physically its clean and doesn't appear to have been… --- ## [How to price my GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-price-my-gem/3762)
**Author:** [@jayso](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jayso)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 8:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-price-my-gem/3762 "2013-12-15T08:45:07Z")
I have a 2000 Chrysler GEM four seated that I am looking to sell on Eastern South Dakota. I have just put in new batteries 2 months ago and a new Delta Q charger 2 years ago. It comes with the golf package on the back as… --- ## [Motor upgrades none typical](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-upgrades-none-typical/3906)
**Author:** [@deshet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deshet)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2013, 8:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-upgrades-none-typical/3906 "2013-12-15T08:29:06Z")
Can we just upgrade to a different motor? I don't think any of the Gem specific retailers actually produce there own motors. I think they just put a sticker on some larger companies eletric engine. The gem car market is … --- ## [Troubleshooting chart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/troubleshooting-chart/3923)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2013, 7:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/troubleshooting-chart/3923 "2013-12-10T07:13:12Z")
Somewhere I saw a trouble shooting tree chart (not the one in the manual) and I cannot find it. It was excellent. HELP I have a 99 and when I turn the main switch on all I get is the reverse alarm. No power, no displ… --- ## [Turn signal problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-problem/3230)
**Author:** [@bob.peloquin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bob.peloquin)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turn-signal-problem/3230 "2013-12-06T04:52:21Z")
On my 02 GEM eL the turn signals started acting up today. I was running a new pair of wires to the two lamps on the back of the cab (since the eL uses only the two oval ones on the bed). I don't think I shorted anythin… --- ## [Windshield motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windshield-motor/3748)
**Author:** [@Encore](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Encore)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2013, 6:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windshield-motor/3748 "2013-12-04T18:33:29Z")
I have a 2006 e2. The windshield motor no longer works. Checked fuse and everything ok. Looked at motor, unless it has a flashing sign that reads - "this is the problem", I am clueless, but I noticed that the wiring ha… --- ## [Help! Gem Fault code maybe?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-gem-fault-code-maybe/3657)
**Author:** [@chadburu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chadburu)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-gem-fault-code-maybe/3657 "2013-12-02T13:55:49Z")
I have i think a 2000 gem car ( would have to dig out title to be sure). It sat all winter. I would go out there and plug in the charger every 3 to 4 weeks or so.. Brand new batteries last year. Well anyway I went out… --- ## [How to remove the rear seat panel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-remove-the-rear-seat-panel/3907)
**Author:** [@simplesam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/simplesam)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2013, 8:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-remove-the-rear-seat-panel/3907 "2013-12-02T08:57:32Z")
I thought I would put this up for anyone else who is looking to do a deep clean of their Gem seats, good for pest removal also. The rear seat back of the E4 has two self tapping bolts located at the bottom of the seat… --- ## [2005 GEM Master Cylinder](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-master-cylinder/1653)
**Author:** [@railcop094](https://community.electricforum.com/u/railcop094)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 9:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-master-cylinder/1653 "2013-12-01T21:19:21Z")
I have a 2005 GEM E2 on which the brake master cylinder has failed. Does anyone know of a automobile cross reference part to use on it? The part designated for the GEM is $150 but I know this has to be a part previousl… --- ## [How many miles is considered to many miles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-is-considered-to-many-miles/3902)
**Author:** [@deshet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/deshet)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-miles-is-considered-to-many-miles/3902 "2013-12-01T18:57:50Z")
Hi All new member here Is a Gem car with 40,000 miles worth getting I Don't know much about the history Are transmission and motor problems common with high mileage? Has anyone else seen a gem with very high miles. … --- ## [Most fun ever!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/most-fun-ever/3901)
**Author:** [@simplesam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/simplesam)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/most-fun-ever/3901 "2013-12-01T18:49:53Z")
This little car has proven to be my best self gifted present in a while. After driving in turf mode at max of 15 mph I realized I could switch to road mode and wow, it took off to 27mph and the real fun began. My neighbo… --- ## [Gem eS dead](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-es-dead/3900)
**Author:** [@adampyl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/adampyl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-es-dead/3900 "2013-12-01T18:00:24Z")
Hello, I've had my 2007 eS for 6 years and the only problem I've had is changing all the batteries ~2 years ago. I went to turn it on today and the screen was blank. I plugged it in, nothing. I have checked the mast… --- ## [Connecting a 72v charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/connecting-a-72v-charger/3886)
**Author:** [@TROPHYman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TROPHYman)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2013, 5:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/connecting-a-72v-charger/3886 "2013-12-01T17:52:40Z")
2002 e2 GEM has a bad Q charger, I want to connect a 72V removeable Schumacher Charger but not sure which leads to connect to. Can anyone Help?........Thanks --- ## [How can I check the runtime/millage on my 2000 e4 Gem Car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-can-i-check-the-runtime-millage-on-my-2000-e4-gem-car/3899)
**Author:** [@JacksonSolo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JacksonSolo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2013, 8:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-can-i-check-the-runtime-millage-on-my-2000-e4-gem-car/3899 "2013-11-29T08:22:06Z")
When I turn the vehicle off, the display reads 145 and then 3134 with an hourglass shape next to those numbers. Is that the run time information? --- ## [Turtle showing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turtle-showing/3896)
**Author:** [@jamsvet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jamsvet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2013, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turtle-showing/3896 "2013-11-24T18:31:00Z")
Help, Have a 2005 Gem ES and just moved it from SD to PS. Worked great in SD, put about 50 miles on her. As soon as I got to Palm Springs, I plugged it in overnight. Went to drive it a couple of days later and could not … --- ## [License Plate Light](https://community.electricforum.com/t/license-plate-light/3888)
**Author:** [@suesamh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/suesamh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2013, 5:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/license-plate-light/3888 "2013-11-21T05:00:29Z")
How do I replace bulb in license plate light. Have 1999 gem e580 48v. --- ## [GEM E4 dead - please help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-dead-please-help/1543)
**Author:** [@cmcmillen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cmcmillen)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2013, 3:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-dead-please-help/1543 "2013-11-20T15:44:12Z")
Well, I left my GEM in the garage for about 2 months without charging it. I knew better, but life got in the way I guess. It has a Zivan upgraded charger and the batteries should be in pretty decent shape. Anyways, wh… --- ## [2002 GEM eL rebuild project](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-el-rebuild-project/3155)
**Author:** [@bob.peloquin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bob.peloquin)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2013, 5:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-el-rebuild-project/3155 "2013-11-12T17:03:03Z")
I picked up a 2002 GEM el xd. I paid $275 at the municipal auction and had it flat-bedded home a few weeks ago. It was cheap but it was a big risk too. Completely unknown what was wrong with it. It had been sitting … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=124) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=126)