# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=129 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 130 --- ## [Rattling and Clunking Noise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rattling-and-clunking-noise/3084)
**Author:** [@2006gem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2006gem)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 21, 2013, 10:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rattling-and-clunking-noise/3084 "2013-03-21T10:34:01Z")
Hello, does anyone know what is the most likely cause of a rattle and clunking type noise coming from the front of the car anytime you release the accelerator and are coasting? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Error 82?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-82/3220)
**Author:** [@BburgGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BburgGEM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2013, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-82/3220 "2013-03-17T19:06:00Z")
Any insight on how to fix an error code 82 on a 2007 e4? --- ## [Looking for gem car power harness](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-gem-car-power-harness/3211)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2013, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-gem-car-power-harness/3211 "2013-03-12T12:51:34Z")
i am looking for a gem car 4 seater harness 845 591 4974 --- ## [Any tax credit for 2012 Gemcar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-tax-credit-for-2012-gemcar/3193)
**Author:** [@sue2012](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sue2012)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 10, 2013, 8:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-tax-credit-for-2012-gemcar/3193 "2013-03-10T08:44:39Z")
Hello, I doing my tax.I was wondering whether there is any federal tax credit for a 2012 Gemcar ES which I purchased in 2012? I think the answer is NO. But, I want to make sure I didn't miss anything. Thank! --- ## [2002 gem car no power no code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-no-power-no-code/2904)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2013, 12:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-no-power-no-code/2904 "2013-03-09T00:06:40Z")
picked up another gem at junk yard all batteries are putting out 73 to 76 volts when i turn the power switch on the mileage blinks then all shuts down no power anywhere i cleaned all connections any ideas thanks in adv… --- ## [Charging Requirements](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-requirements/3179)
**Author:** [@chuckneste](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chuckneste)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 8:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-requirements/3179 "2013-03-07T20:09:25Z")
Hello All, If I want to use a 1000 Watt generator at 1/4 load. Is 250 Watts enough to charge the GEM 4 car. What is the requirements besides 110 volt ac source? Thanks Chuck --- ## [Gem 2003](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2003/3185)
**Author:** [@dotter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dotter)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2013, 10:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2003/3185 "2013-03-07T10:59:20Z")
Brake problems:violin: --- ## [Bypass schott charger?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bypass-schott-charger/3169)
**Author:** [@cartart](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cartart)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bypass-schott-charger/3169 "2013-02-27T23:10:07Z")
is there any way i can remove this schott charger and use my regular 72v charger? there has to be a bypass method. have a 72 volt charger hooked up already (previously installed).. I have all power to accessories just no… --- ## [02 with no odometer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-with-no-odometer/3128)
**Author:** [@bob.peloquin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bob.peloquin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-with-no-odometer/3128 "2013-02-24T16:09:18Z")
I just got a 2002 GEM ELxd (I think) with the 6 foot truck bed and heavy duty suspension. It had no batteries so I've just installed 6 Exide Nautilus Deep-Cycle 115 AH batteries and got the car working. When you shut … --- ## [2000 GEM el for parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-el-for-parts/3156)
**Author:** [@bob.peloquin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bob.peloquin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2013, 3:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-el-for-parts/3156 "2013-02-24T15:38:07Z")
Update: Sold I bought one of two GEM el's that were at the Worcester, MA municipal auction. Look on ebay for the other one from the auction where I got mine. ebay Item # 330877331874 2000 Gem E285 Electric Car Truck |… --- ## [No DH on GEM 2005 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-dh-on-gem-2005-e4/2398)
**Author:** [@joyrider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joyrider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/no-dh-on-gem-2005-e4/2398 "2013-02-22T07:15:22Z")
Bought this GEM and after running fine for a couple days, the batteries promptly died. Replaced batteries and the car runs but only in low gear (DL). Switching to DH gives a brief spurt of power and then drops back to lo… --- ## [GEM EL XD WINDSHIELD in 2002 e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-el-xd-windshield-in-2002-e825/2657)
**Author:** [@ed1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ed1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2013, 7:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-el-xd-windshield-in-2002-e825/2657 "2013-02-22T07:10:10Z")
Will a GEM EL XD WINDSHIELD fit a 2002 e825? --- ## [Need red gem car mud guard](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-red-gem-car-mud-guard/3107)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 17, 2013, 9:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-red-gem-car-mud-guard/3107 "2013-02-17T09:17:22Z")
was wondering i need a stock passenger side mud guard in red used or new even if it needs to be repaird 845 591 4974 thanks --- ## [GEM e4 not holding charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-not-holding-charge/3081)
**Author:** [@borlando](https://community.electricforum.com/u/borlando)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2013, 8:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e4-not-holding-charge/3081 "2013-02-11T20:05:40Z")
GEM 2002 e4 825; purchased new GEM-rated batteries in NOV 2011; had charger calibrated to new batteries. Charging cycle completes and shows 100%. After a short run of one miles, charge drops to \<60%; shortly thereafter… --- ## [Delta Q charger Algorithm](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-algorithm/2915)
**Author:** [@MPT](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MPT)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2013, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-algorithm/2915 "2013-02-07T13:58:24Z")
This forum has been so helpful so thanks in advance looking to swith algorithm on delta q charge on my GEM car. Im moving to Trojan gel from Trojan flooded. I have 2 questions 1) do i use algorithm for Deka gel as i… --- ## [Looking for a GEM car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-gem-car/3082)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2013, 12:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-gem-car/3082 "2013-02-06T12:27:44Z")
I'm always keeping my eye out for GEM cars as I am asked about where to find one... I've found some sites.. Noel has more than GEM cars listed here... Classif\_eBay this site is a little weak.. know if you searc… --- ## [Using a GEM e4 in the winter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-a-gem-e4-in-the-winter/3073)
**Author:** [@SMEL](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SMEL)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 11:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/using-a-gem-e4-in-the-winter/3073 "2013-02-05T23:09:44Z")
Hi all, I belong to a college organization that recently purchased a GEM e4, in the summer of 2012. This is our first winter with the vehicle. Because we live in the northeastern United States, we constantly face the… --- ## [Links pack](https://community.electricforum.com/t/links-pack/3009)
**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2013, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/links-pack/3009 "2013-02-05T15:02:22Z")
it appears that for some reason my links pack is riding lower than normal. So low that the rack part gets caught under the fender at times. It appears that it has alway been low from the marks on the inside of fender. (r… --- ## [White paint code/name?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/white-paint-code-name/2976)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2013, 3:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/white-paint-code-name/2976 "2013-01-30T03:46:35Z")
Has anyone had to touch up the white paint on their GEM? If so, what's the paint code or name of the paint you used. I have a couple of areas on my 2002 eL I'd like to touch up. Thanks for your time. Paul --- ## [72 volt system](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-volt-system/2984)
**Author:** [@krazie\_aces](https://community.electricforum.com/u/krazie_aces)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2013, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/72-volt-system/2984 "2013-01-22T19:41:54Z")
I recently acquired a 2002 e2. It did not come with batteries.... My question is, can I hook up just one 12 volt battery to see if everything else works before I drop $700 on 6 batteries? Any info will help, thanks. --- ## [Upgrade for Saft Nife charger in 1999 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrade-for-saft-nife-charger-in-1999-gem/1944)
**Author:** [@gemkola](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gemkola)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2013, 9:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrade-for-saft-nife-charger-in-1999-gem/1944 "2013-01-21T09:04:39Z")
Hi, I recently purchased a 1999 72-volt GEM for a project. I am planning on doing the motor/controller/wheel/charger/battery upgrades. I assumed the car had the Schott battery charger. I was planning on replacing wi… --- ## [2002 GEM, car powers off immediatly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-powers-off-immediatly/1842)
**Author:** [@pontellt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pontellt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2013, 10:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-powers-off-immediatly/1842 "2013-01-20T10:40:26Z")
My car was in an altercation with a tree (thank you kids), now the only way the car shows even a slight chance of power is by: Have to turn on the master from off, then turn on the key, miles display and then immediatly … --- ## [Help charger problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-charger-problem/2996)
**Author:** [@subaru](https://community.electricforum.com/u/subaru)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2013, 8:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-charger-problem/2996 "2013-01-19T08:32:30Z")
2002 gem e2 when i plug it with the extention cord the charger turns on and starts to beep beep like a transport backing up.light on the dash flashes yellow.i have no manuals i bought it used.it doen't look like its char… --- ## [Help hel help scratching my head](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-hel-help-scratching-my-head/2994)
**Author:** [@subaru](https://community.electricforum.com/u/subaru)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2013, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-hel-help-scratching-my-head/2994 "2013-01-18T12:13:57Z")
hi,i own a 2002 gem e2 and its put away for winter.yesterday i went in the garage to plug the gem to have a charge on the batteries and when i plug the extension cord you can hear the charger go on and and 2 second after… --- ## [Upgrades to my 05 GEM eS](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrades-to-my-05-gem-es/2991)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2013, 12:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrades-to-my-05-gem-es/2991 "2013-01-16T00:43:52Z")
I was at Office Something and found two plastic 9 x 12 envelopes that I secured to the front of the driver and passenger sides of the seat.. they have a flap that snaps shut so any papers you put in them stay dry.. I kee… --- ## [Programing ins](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programing-ins/2990)
**Author:** [@chuckb24](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chuckb24)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2013, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programing-ins/2990 "2013-01-15T16:20:30Z")
HI I have a 2002 GEM & I need the instructions for programing the motor controller I have the hand held programer... THANKS chuck --- ## [The speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-speed/2982)
**Author:** [@REHalle123](https://community.electricforum.com/u/REHalle123)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2013, 8:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-speed/2982 "2013-01-14T08:24:13Z")
I have a 2003 E-825. It was to run to about 21/22 mph I saw some posting from Marlon ( wmgrd ) He says he can help Gem Drivers get some speed I contacted him. He will loan you a programmer and then he will help get … --- ## [2000 e2 charger issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e2-charger-issue/2977)
**Author:** [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 10:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e2-charger-issue/2977 "2013-01-11T10:15:23Z")
I have a 2000 e2. We come home after a month being out of town and I plugged the gem in. I noticed the led indicator on the steering wheel was not on or flashing. I pulled up the dash and noticed there were no lights at … --- ## [2000 e2 emergency brake issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e2-emergency-brake-issue/2975)
**Author:** [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 11, 2013, 6:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e2-emergency-brake-issue/2975 "2013-01-11T06:55:34Z")
I have a 2000 e2. The emergency brake handle will no longer stay up when you pull it. Upon further inspection I noticed that little piece of metal that engages in the teeth would not hold on it's on. If I push it into th… --- ## [E2 Battery Schematic](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-battery-schematic/2969)
**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2013, 7:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-battery-schematic/2969 "2013-01-09T07:41:00Z")
I replaced all of my Batteries in my Gem 2002 E2 . I got a red flashing light and alarm sound. I first got a error code 51 (motor controller not getting 72 volts) Now just getting the red blinking light and alarm. Cou… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=128) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=130)