# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=126 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 127 --- ## [Buzzing sound](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buzzing-sound/3838)
**Author:** [@hollymer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hollymer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2013, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buzzing-sound/3838 "2013-11-12T14:07:04Z")
My 2003 GEM buzzes after about 1 minute of driving. The brake is disengaged (checked that first) and there is no code. It stops when the GEM is turned off. Thanks. Holly --- ## [Gem Car won't go!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-wont-go/3844)
**Author:** [@tedgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tedgem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2013, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-wont-go/3844 "2013-11-05T14:10:34Z")
I apologize if I have posted my question in the wrong place. I posted my question in the "introduce yourself" section. So just in case I am posting my question again. My 2008 Gem Car thinks it is still plugged in and … --- ## [Intermittent charging 2007 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intermittent-charging-2007-e4/3747)
**Author:** [@danfrsc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/danfrsc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2013, 6:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intermittent-charging-2007-e4/3747 "2013-10-30T06:08:46Z")
This is getting more common but not always happening. I plug the car in and it begins charging, within 3 - 4 minutes the charger on board meter's yellow LED's will begin to show a slowing down of the charge level until… --- ## [Polaris the evil empire](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-the-evil-empire/3820)
**Author:** [@Barry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Barry)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 28, 2013, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-the-evil-empire/3820 "2013-10-28T20:38:32Z")
This is a warning to all that post on this forum. Not to long ago I had a disagreement with Polaris (the new owner of GEM) and talked about it a little on this and other forums. Polaris sent an email to every Indian mo… --- ## [Free to good home - set of front drum brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/free-to-good-home-set-of-front-drum-brakes/3717)
**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/free-to-good-home-set-of-front-drum-brakes/3717 "2013-10-24T15:13:16Z")
One of my enhancement projects for my 01 GEM E825 short bed (besides the R4F 7.5hp motor and controller reprogramming) was to upgrade the front brakes from drum to disks for more whoa-power. I ordered and just finish… --- ## [Yet another Charging question but different](https://community.electricforum.com/t/yet-another-charging-question-but-different/3809)
**Author:** [@Scotty](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Scotty)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 2:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/yet-another-charging-question-but-different/3809 "2013-10-24T14:49:02Z")
Hey guys I picked up this gem car last night and when I plug it in the charger just beeps. I know the previous owner left it uncharged for 3 months. Do I need to disconnect that batteries and charge them individually wit… --- ## [Charge error](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-error/3799)
**Author:** [@soul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/soul1)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-error/3799 "2013-10-24T14:44:10Z")
Greetings all, my 2001 e4 will read 100% charge but the indicator will indicate a 40% drop within 1 mile and will decrease further down as you drive. I let it drop to 0% and I got the warning horn for low battery but the… --- ## [Half shafts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-shafts/3098)
**Author:** [@acker1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/acker1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2013, 2:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/half-shafts/3098 "2013-10-24T14:24:02Z")
2008 GEM Model: EL I'm back volunteering at the Fl state park I was at last year. They have the power problem fixed that I posted last year. NOW-- the half shafts act like a bad universal joint. Are they universal joints… --- ## [More speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-speed/3805)
**Author:** [@Robbie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Robbie)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2013, 4:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-speed/3805 "2013-10-22T04:55:14Z")
I recently bought a 2005 GEM. I want to increase the speed . I known I can buy a new 7.5 motor and have the controller reprogrammed by the same dealer. I want to use the same motor until it gives out , then buy a new one… --- ## [Marlon of MZ Motorsports](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marlon-of-mz-motorsports/3771)
**Author:** [@Dr\_J](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dr_J)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2013, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/marlon-of-mz-motorsports/3771 "2013-10-21T19:13:59Z")
Greetings and help, please. Bought tires, wheels and gears from Marlon Zendejas of MZ Motorsports. Smooth transaction with lots of communication. Then sent him my controller for reprogramming. No contact from him since S… --- ## [Code -11 help Daniel or anyone else](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-11-help-daniel-or-anyone-else/3675)
**Author:** [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2013, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-11-help-daniel-or-anyone-else/3675 "2013-10-17T14:05:51Z")
Hi guys, I recently replaced the accelerator pedal on the 2001 gem car we have at home. It is 5k pot welding switch. We have another gem car we keep at our camp ground which is a 2000 model. The bottom of the pedal asse… --- ## [Gem Insurance Florida](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance-florida/3796)
**Author:** [@ajd1800](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ajd1800)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 7:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance-florida/3796 "2013-10-14T07:47:11Z")
I recently Purchased a 2000 E825 and I need to get it insured. Can anyone point me in the right direction of who to go with in Florida ? If there is anyone writing Policies in Florida ? Yes, I know this should have bee… --- ## [Purchase 2000 E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchase-2000-e825/3791)
**Author:** [@ajd1800](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ajd1800)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchase-2000-e825/3791 "2013-10-12T05:51:24Z")
I am considering Purchasing a 2000 E825, it has less than 1000 miles and has been garage kept its entire life. Owner says batteries are 1 year old and everything works . Can anyone tell me what they think the value shou… --- ## [Motor Controller -51 error code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-controller-51-error-code/3776)
**Author:** [@Paul](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-controller-51-error-code/3776 "2013-10-11T17:56:51Z")
I bought a 2002 last year at a UCR (University of California, Riverside), auction. Upon getting it home I found it had a shudder during deceleration. Thinking it was half-shafts I have replaced both of those plus put new… --- ## [Differential spline spring clip](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-spline-spring-clip/3668)
**Author:** [@anthemfamily](https://community.electricforum.com/u/anthemfamily)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/differential-spline-spring-clip/3668 "2013-10-11T16:02:28Z")
need hep finding a spring clip for the differential spline that holds the cv half axle on for a 2000 E825 GEM car. --- ## [Removing right hub](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-right-hub/3707)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [October 11, 2013, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-right-hub/3707 "2013-10-11T15:56:00Z")
I have a brake problem with the right front wheel. I suspect the brake is dragging and it grinds when brake is applied. I can't get the wheel off the shaft, I've removed the large nut but the hub won't budge. Is there… --- ## [GEM parts Garage Sale (motors, charger,etc)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-parts-garage-sale-motors-charger-etc/1753)
**Author:** [@SDgemTruck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SDgemTruck)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2013, 4:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-parts-garage-sale-motors-charger-etc/1753 "2013-10-07T16:01:31Z")
I am new as a member to this forum, but have already got a good bit of help from reading previous posts to help me figure out some of the things that I have done on my "new to me" GEM so far.. I have some parts that I … --- ## [Code 66?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-66/3716)
**Author:** [@nosgsxr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nosgsxr)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2013, 6:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-66/3716 "2013-09-24T06:53:36Z")
Ok so my buddy has an 09 e4..it is showing code 66 and that is saying check motor controller high voltage. ..what would the cause this it will run in reverse but not in forward at just showes the wrench and the code … --- ## [Turf switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turf-switch/3761)
**Author:** [@FIGMO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FIGMO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turf-switch/3761 "2013-09-19T12:13:10Z")
2002 Gem e825 - I bought 2 of these at auction, replaced batts in one .all is well with this one. the other one only runs in turf mode .! Switch is good I swap it with other one to be sure. Any idea's ? Both units have … --- ## [Hydraulic brake light switch?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hydraulic-brake-light-switch/3760)
**Author:** [@DMax](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DMax)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2013, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hydraulic-brake-light-switch/3760 "2013-09-19T05:09:30Z")
Found the problem why my brake lights stay on. Need to replace the above switch but having a hard time find one. Anyone know where ? For a 2008 Gem Car --- ## [Brake Switch location](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-switch-location/3759)
**Author:** [@DMax](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DMax)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2013, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-switch-location/3759 "2013-09-17T14:31:48Z")
The brake lights are staying on and I've been trying to locate the switch.Need help This is a 2008 Gem Car --- ## [Charge Indicator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-indicator/3755)
**Author:** [@soul1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/soul1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2013, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-indicator/3755 "2013-09-15T16:28:59Z")
My charge indicator indicates 100% charge but within 1/2 mile the charge drops 20%. I let the charge run down to 0% and the warning horn came on but the GEM ran fine. I had all the batteries checked and the speed sensor … --- ## [Battery age](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-age/3751)
**Author:** [@lvzfyr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lvzfyr)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [September 13, 2013, 8:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-age/3751 "2013-09-13T08:46:53Z")
My OEM batterries in my 2002 have a J2 label on them. Some people have said the letter designates the month and the number designates year. Would a J2 be October 2002 or October 2012? Thanks for any input --- ## [LIGHTS off and on](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-off-and-on/3740)
**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 10:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-off-and-on/3740 "2013-09-09T10:52:30Z")
Recently my lights will come and go.. MOSTLY go. Lots of times i drive home from the CC in the dark so this inst good.. Any thoughts.. I figure a wire loose or ground.. Having mech look at today just thought i could give… --- ## [Replacing brake/direction bulbs with LED's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-brake-direction-bulbs-with-leds/3735)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-brake-direction-bulbs-with-leds/3735 "2013-09-07T05:06:08Z")
Has anyone replaced the brake/direction indicator bulbs with LEDs? If so, what LED's did you use, where'd you get them, was it a direct replacement, did you have to do any wiring? Thanks for your time. Paul --- ## [New to gem and have som questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-and-have-som-questions/3739)
**Author:** [@david1093](https://community.electricforum.com/u/david1093)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2013, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-and-have-som-questions/3739 "2013-09-06T17:08:32Z")
Hello, I have a very specific application for an NEV and have been looking at GEM options. This is to be used on a Caribbean island and as such there are several factors to be considered. The vehicle is to be used for … --- ## [El xd questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/el-xd-questions/3743)
**Author:** [@david1093](https://community.electricforum.com/u/david1093)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2013, 6:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/el-xd-questions/3743 "2013-09-05T18:39:14Z")
This is a copy from the e2 forum. Any comments over here? Thanks ... Thanks for the responses so far. I'm getting closer to a decision as to which way to go, but i need a clear understanding of what changes have occur… --- ## [Lift Kits, Bigger Rims/Tires, Bolt Pattern](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lift-kits-bigger-rims-tires-bolt-pattern/3446)
**Author:** [@Clider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Clider)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2013, 4:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lift-kits-bigger-rims-tires-bolt-pattern/3446 "2013-08-31T04:02:39Z")
So trying to figure out what will fit on a GEM with or without a lift kit... Also having a hard time figuring out what the bolt pattern is. Is it 4x100 or 4x4 and the offset, it is 38mm? I am having a hard time decidin… --- ## [Upgrading brakes and lighting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-brakes-and-lighting/3635)
**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2013, 4:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-brakes-and-lighting/3635 "2013-08-23T16:12:26Z")
I'm a relatively new GEM owner (2001 E825) and am wondering about two "upgrade" projects. 1) Upgrading the headlights w/ LEDs. SuperbrightLED dot com has "running lights" which draw less current AND are brighter than … --- ## [2005 GEM - discharge after 2-5 minutes of running](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-discharge-after-2-5-minutes-of-running/3528)
**Author:** [@parobellum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/parobellum)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-discharge-after-2-5-minutes-of-running/3528 "2013-08-20T19:44:45Z")
I have a 2005 GEM. I replaced all my batteries with new AGM, then I got a new charger from ride4fun. Batteries charge up nicely, all shows good. I drive for 2-5 minutes and the display flickers (no error code) and the… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=125) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=127)