# GEM Forum

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## [Plexiglass top](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plexiglass-top/3406)

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**Author:** [@gem2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem2002)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 20, 2013, 7:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/plexiglass-top/3406 "2013-08-20T19:18:39Z")

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Does anyone have any idea how to or where to order a new Top roof piece.It looks like plexiglass but I'm not really sure.Thank you in advance

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## [Hi To All](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-to-all/3695)

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**Author:** [@mfge825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mfge825)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 11:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-to-all/3695 "2013-08-12T11:15:07Z")

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Talking Hi to all I ben looking for a great place like this i have 2001 gem e825 that i bough a while back the last oner hooked up the battery's up back wards and let the magic smoke out of box ive replaced the co…

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## [Sudden maximum speed drop](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sudden-maximum-speed-drop/3694)

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**Author:** [@scott](https://community.electricforum.com/u/scott)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [August 12, 2013, 8:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sudden-maximum-speed-drop/3694 "2013-08-12T08:50:05Z")

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I just recently acquired my first NEV, a 2002 GEM e825 and it's maximum speed has always been 25 mph. Two weeks ago, the max speed obtainable suddenly dropped to approx. 15 mph. Does anyone know where I might start look…

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## [Code 90?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-90/3696)

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**Author:** [@mfge825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mfge825)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [August 11, 2013, 8:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-90/3696 "2013-08-11T08:52:30Z")

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has any one seen this code I get it when I press the accelerator peddle and it goes away when I let off peddle. car seems to run fine

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## [2013 gem e6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e6/3687)

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**Author:** [@jimbo\_go](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jimbo_go)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 8:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e6/3687 "2013-08-08T08:11:41Z")

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How do I remove the govenor to make the vehicle go faster?

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## [Gem Car Tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-tires/3672)

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**Author:** [@chuckneste](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chuckneste)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-tires/3672 "2013-07-31T19:42:31Z")

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Hello All, I have a 6 x 12 enclosed trailer and need to lower the gem car by 3-4 inches to load it in. Can I swap out a set of golf cart rims 8" with tire which has a bolt pattern of 4 x 100? I understand the incline …

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## [E825/e4 Trailer size](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-e4-trailer-size/3539)

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**Author:** [@jamie1983](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jamie1983)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [July 31, 2013, 4:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-e4-trailer-size/3539 "2013-07-31T04:40:50Z")

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Does anyone use a trailer to haul their gem car? I have a 4 seater and was wondering if it will fit on a 10x5 trailer? Or what have you done to transport?

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## [Introducing the 2014 GEM® line up](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introducing-the-2014-gem-line-up/3674)

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**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/introducing-the-2014-gem-line-up/3674 "2013-07-30T18:26:36Z")

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this was posted on FaceBook today.. note the addition of the e4S which is new and e6S both are great fits to the GEM line.. nice to see them in the catalog http://www.polaris.com/en-us/gem-electric-car/shopping-tools/P…

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## [Best practices RE: Battery charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-practices-re-battery-charging/3655)

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**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 11:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-practices-re-battery-charging/3655 "2013-07-30T11:43:17Z")

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Wondering if anyone has any suggestions on "Best Practices" for charging a GEM using FLA batteries. I drive 3.5mi to work and charge it there. Occasional trips around town during the day and then home at night and c…

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## [Cannot find the OBDII connector in my GEM e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cannot-find-the-obdii-connector-in-my-gem-e4/3643)

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**Author:** [@sunchaser](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunchaser)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 30, 2013, 3:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cannot-find-the-obdii-connector-in-my-gem-e4/3643 "2013-07-30T03:39:47Z")

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Admittedly , it's dark outside ... but even then , should not be that hard to find the OBDII connector on the GEM , right ? Our E4 is a few blocks down (I'm going there in a couple of minutes), but I can't find it on …

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## [On board "octopus" charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/on-board-octopus-charger/3656)

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**Author:** [@arandall](https://community.electricforum.com/u/arandall)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 23, 2013, 7:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/on-board-octopus-charger/3656 "2013-07-23T07:42:38Z")

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It's come up in discussion several times and I contacted Quick Charge Corp for advice. They now offer a "special order" octopus charger MB1210X6 at $586 (3 week build time) which has 6 individual 12V 10A circuits so th…

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## [2002 GEM, engine connection?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-engine-connection/3500)

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**Author:** [@007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/007)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [July 21, 2013, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-engine-connection/3500 "2013-07-21T20:33:45Z")

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I just bought a red 2002 GEM. replaced the 6 trojans with grey gel batteries. but the problem remains - the Led shows red, then blinks, then yellow, then green. but the meter shows -4%, all electrics like light, indicat…

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## [E4 GEM Car issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e4-gem-car-issue/3652)

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**Author:** [@willie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/willie)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e4-gem-car-issue/3652 "2013-07-19T23:53:16Z")

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Hi, Can anyone help with this problem. Put new batts in car and dash lights up, vehicle shows full charge, but will not "click" when acc. pedal is depressed or move. The brake indicator is lit on the display.

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## [Error 15](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-15/3376)

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**Author:** [@dickdl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dickdl)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [July 19, 2013, 11:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-15/3376 "2013-07-19T11:00:09Z")

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Just tried to start 2007 e4 after setting all winter. It was plugged in all winter. Bars show a full charge but it wont move and shows error code 15 which I think means low charge but that is not what the bars show. What…

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## [GEM Api](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-api/3632)

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**Author:** [@sunchaser](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunchaser)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 17, 2013, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-api/3632 "2013-07-17T15:29:47Z")

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I'm sure this has been asked here before , but could not find anything recent. We have an e4 and an e6 sitting here in our downstairs parking lot. I was wondering if there is a way to connect with it wirelessly through…

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## [New batteries-constant beeping](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-batteries-constant-beeping/3253)

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**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 1:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-batteries-constant-beeping/3253 "2013-07-02T13:39:29Z")

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Ok, i have new batteries.. trojun t1275.. just installed sat night.. NOW, i went home to switch to my GEM E2 and NOTHING.. it wont move, but when the brake isnt enguaged, there is a constant beep.. any thoughts.. tha…

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## [Press Brake and E4 pulls to the left](https://community.electricforum.com/t/press-brake-and-e4-pulls-to-the-left/3547)

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**Author:** [@Vindikacione](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Vindikacione)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/press-brake-and-e4-pulls-to-the-left/3547 "2013-07-02T12:56:35Z")

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I have a feeling I need to replace the brakes. Squeaks very loudly as well. Pulls hard to the left when I press hard. Doesn't pull at all when I gradually press the brakes to a halt. I saw the thread about tapping the …

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## [Need help Please](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-please/3541)

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**Author:** [@winsound](https://community.electricforum.com/u/winsound)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [July 2, 2013, 12:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-help-please/3541 "2013-07-02T12:48:21Z")

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my car 2005 just get stuck in to charging mode (plug in sign show on displace) all the light are working . the car not move at all due to in plug in mode. battery seam ok. charging system seam ok with all the charing lig…

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## [2005 GEM - discharge after 2-5 minutes of running](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-discharge-after-2-5-minutes-of-running/3529)

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**Author:** [@parobellum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/parobellum)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 30, 2013, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-discharge-after-2-5-minutes-of-running/3529 "2013-06-30T16:46:47Z")

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Maybe this is a better forum than the main? I have a 2005 GEM e4. I replaced all my batteries with new AGM, then I got a new charger from ride4fun (set to AGM charge F4). Batteries charge up nicely, all shows good. I…

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## [GEM Rev2 fuses](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-rev2-fuses/3530)

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**Author:** [@relsr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/relsr)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 29, 2013, 12:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-rev2-fuses/3530 "2013-06-29T12:54:14Z")

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I have a 48v ' 99 Gem Rev2 that was built to be a rental unit. After returning home from a ride I noticed smoke coming from under the hood. Further checking I found that my headlights, turn signals, and horn no longer …

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## [\-04 error on my 2001 gem car flatbed(PLEASE HELP)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-error-on-my-2001-gem-car-flatbed-please-help/1953)

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**Author:** [@1001](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1001)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-error-on-my-2001-gem-car-flatbed-please-help/1953 "2013-06-25T18:34:47Z")

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I am having issues with my gem car. every time i turn it on i get - 04 under the wrench, i know that means parking brake is on but it is off, and i have tried over over over to try to get it to work and i cannot get it. …

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## [Gel or Flooded?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gel-or-flooded/3520)

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**Author:** [@GEM206](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEM206)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gel-or-flooded/3520 "2013-06-25T14:37:41Z")

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Hi all, This forum is awesome and glad to be a new member. I have a few questions regarding replacing batteries. I have a 2001 4-person, a 2002 4-person, and a 2008 E6. Yes, I love Gem's... The 2001 has 2 new gel b…

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## [2005 and newer wiring](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-and-newer-wiring/3499)

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**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\
**Replies:** 3\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-and-newer-wiring/3499 "2013-06-25T14:34:14Z")

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Could someone post a wiring schematic for the 2005 and newer GEM? Our most recent Delta-Q only made it 2.5 years from womb to tomb. The one before that lasted a whole four years. Daniel

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## [Error -43](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-43/3412)

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**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\
**Replies:** 9\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 1:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-43/3412 "2013-06-25T13:48:57Z")

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error -43.. I have replaced all 6 batteries with trojun 1275s.. then i still had an issue, so people thought it was my controller.. i just had it rebuilt for $353 from FSIP in PA. plugged it all back up, (have a consta…

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## [Stranded by 8888 code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stranded-by-8888-code/3365)

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**Author:** [@hollymer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hollymer)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stranded-by-8888-code/3365 "2013-06-25T12:20:23Z")

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My gem 2 just quit. It is charged but shows an 8888 code whether switch is on or off. What does this code mean? Thanks so much. Holly

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## [Zivan charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger/3108)

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**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger/3108 "2013-06-25T12:16:35Z")

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I think my Zivan charger is not working properly. Car runs fine but getting the red flashing light and audible tone when I plug it in to recharge. 1- can I fix it myself? 2- who should I send it to to get repaired? Ride…

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## [\-16 after i got rid of -43](https://community.electricforum.com/t/16-after-i-got-rid-of-43/3523)

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**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 25, 2013, 11:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/16-after-i-got-rid-of-43/3523 "2013-06-25T11:57:21Z")

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ok.. i had the controller rebuilt again.. -43 is gone, and now that i have the new controller in i have -16.. says HIGH voltage and to run the lights.. have tried that.. thanks

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## [Gem Car battery terminal very hot](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-battery-terminal-very-hot/3413)

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**Author:** [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 24, 2013, 7:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-battery-terminal-very-hot/3413 "2013-06-24T07:33:19Z")

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Hi guys, I just returned from a less than a mile trip on the gem. I removed the seat as I was going to take it and the seat back to the upholstery shop to be recovered. I noticed that the cable going from the positive …

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## [Motor Type in e2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-type-in-e2/3424)

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**Author:** [@Clider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Clider)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [June 23, 2013, 8:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-type-in-e2/3424 "2013-06-23T08:49:38Z")

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Can anyone help fill me in on the motor that comes in the GEM cars? Looking for specifics. Phase. Voltage. Typical RPM. Can't find much. Looking at comparable electric motors that weren't necessarily designed for t…

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## [2002 E825 Battery meter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-battery-meter/3507)

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**Author:** [@GEM206](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEM206)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [June 20, 2013, 11:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-battery-meter/3507 "2013-06-20T11:24:33Z")

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Hi all, This thread is awesome. I have a 2002 E825 with DC31DT DEKA 12V Marine Deep Cycle Batteries. Not sure when they were replaced last and I have had it for 3 months. Problem: I can charge all batteries to 100%…

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