# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=130 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 131 --- ## [Red flashing light](https://community.electricforum.com/t/red-flashing-light/2966)
**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2013, 6:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/red-flashing-light/2966 "2013-01-07T18:26:59Z")
I just installed 6 new Gem Gel Batteries in my 2002 E2. The old ones were no longer holding a charge. When I plug it in and turn on the key I get a loud beep and the red light flashes, any ideas? --- ## [eL run with charger removed?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/el-run-with-charger-removed/2878)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2012, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/el-run-with-charger-removed/2878 "2012-12-22T15:21:06Z")
I removed my Zivan NG1 charger and sent it to Electric Conversions in Sacramento, CA. Zivan Charger Sales & Service and GEM Charger Repair to have the micro update performed. Now the car won't run nor will any functions… --- ## [2002 gem vin](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-vin/2847)
**Author:** [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2012, 7:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-vin/2847 "2012-12-14T07:09:00Z")
I'm looking at a 2002 GEM car with 365 hours on it. Is there a site I can go to that will give me a breakdown of the VIN number? The VIN is 5ASAK27492F030144. Thanks for your time. Paul --- ## [2001 gem wont move](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-wont-move/2671)
**Author:** [@obxgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/obxgem)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2012, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-wont-move/2671 "2012-11-28T21:27:57Z")
hello, have 2001 gem 4 seater. when purchased a few months ago, it ran fine around beach but only few miles then became very weak. a month ago after ten miles it became very very weak, then heard a "clunk" and now noth… --- ## [Is camber adjustable on trans2/GEM?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-camber-adjustable-on-trans2-gem/1098)
**Author:** [@trans2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/trans2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2012, 8:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-camber-adjustable-on-trans2-gem/1098 "2012-11-25T08:47:01Z")
Just picked up a '96 trans2 (GEM precurser) and it looks like it has excessive positive camber in the front wheels. Is camber adjustable? I don't have a factory manual. Thanks --- ## [2005 GEM Charging Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-charging-question/2809)
**Author:** [@USCGRetired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/USCGRetired)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2012, 11:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-charging-question/2809 "2012-11-23T11:12:11Z")
Hi, I'm a new GEM owner, a used 2005 E4 with new Gel batteries. I was told that for the first 20-30 charges I should plug it in when the battery level indicator was on the yellow bar. The first ten charges I had a gr… --- ## [Error -4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-4/2784)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2012, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-4/2784 "2012-11-22T12:50:20Z")
new to forum bought gem car did not run put batteries in they are putting out 72 volts getting error -4 so looked at hand brake switch it looks good but there is no clicking from main contactor any ideas thanks --- ## [2002 Gem Meltdown](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-meltdown/2824)
**Author:** [@Tracker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tracker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2012, 10:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-meltdown/2824 "2012-11-21T10:13:10Z")
I posted this in another area of Electricforum but got no responses so I'm hoping this is the right place to get some answers History. After charging, the next day when I would arrive at Gem there would be a high low co… --- ## [2002 gem creeping along](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-creeping-along/2813)
**Author:** [@gotfive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotfive)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2012, 8:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-creeping-along/2813 "2012-11-20T08:58:02Z")
thanks for your help on my last problem with the parking brake sensor so that was fixed now i am driving the gem around about 20 min then about 1 hour later it does not seem to be not moving almost creeping the batter… --- ## [2002 Gem no go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-go/2814)
**Author:** [@Tracker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tracker)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2012, 3:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-go/2814 "2012-11-15T15:59:31Z")
History. After charging, the next day when I would arrive at Gem there would be a high low continuous beeping sound. This happened for a couple of weeks but not every time. Next thing to happen was it wouldn't go unles… --- ## [Chargepoint doesnt charge Gem Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargepoint-doesnt-charge-gem-car/2804)
**Author:** [@CHICO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CHICO)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2012, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargepoint-doesnt-charge-gem-car/2804 "2012-11-07T18:04:26Z")
:mad: Ive been searching forever now for anyone with a similar problem charging the Gem car at one of those "Chargepoint" public charging stations. The station I am referring to has both an outlet that looks like a gas … --- ## [GEM 2000 won't move](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2000-wont-move/2792)
**Author:** [@Davidb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Davidb)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2000-wont-move/2792 "2012-11-01T19:28:19Z")
This is a GEM 2000 e825 long utility with SurePower retrofit, new DeltaQ charger and Trojan lead-acid batteries. It was running, then I took out the 4 under-seat batteries to clean and reinforce their compartment. That l… --- ## [Opinions on Desulfator for Gem Batts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/opinions-on-desulfator-for-gem-batts/2789)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2012, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/opinions-on-desulfator-for-gem-batts/2789 "2012-10-31T12:47:57Z")
My batteries are not reaching full charge and are discharging quickly. I have done load tests and hydrometer readings and they come out fine some how... Anyway, i was thinking of trying to desulfate them. I didn't wa… --- ## [Duplicate key](https://community.electricforum.com/t/duplicate-key/2777)
**Author:** [@galvezpeds](https://community.electricforum.com/u/galvezpeds)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2012, 10:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/duplicate-key/2777 "2012-10-21T22:18:48Z")
HI guys, a newbie to this forum. Question? Where can you get a duplicate key? How about a good reliable car cover for the horrible arizona heat? thanks for all your help, wildcat man --- ## [What feedback do you get from driving a Gem around town?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-feedback-do-you-get-from-driving-a-gem-around-town/2748)
**Author:** [@Revi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Revi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2012, 7:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-feedback-do-you-get-from-driving-a-gem-around-town/2748 "2012-10-19T19:39:03Z")
We drive our 2005 GEM all around our small town. We put a "Fear This" sticker across the top of the windshield. While most people think it's cool there are a few that have different reactions. We had one guy drive by… --- ## [Hey! You Got A GEM?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-you-got-a-gem/2761)
**Author:** [@Blackhorse](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Blackhorse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2012, 8:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hey-you-got-a-gem/2761 "2012-10-13T08:12:18Z")
Check out my post on Gem car Insurance\> Yes, you need not pay the high price and feel special. Coverage is coverage . I pay $210 per year for full coverage. My insurance Geico I've been with for 20 years would not cover … --- ## [Hoe about a GEM parade?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hoe-about-a-gem-parade/2740)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2012, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hoe-about-a-gem-parade/2740 "2012-09-30T18:12:57Z")
these guys and gals in the Villages Fla really know how to party... Smilebox Playback Smilebox Playback --- ## [GEM 2008 BDI Not working](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2008-bdi-not-working/2732)
**Author:** [@dcodding](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dcodding)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2012, 12:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2008-bdi-not-working/2732 "2012-09-28T12:28:00Z")
I have a 2008 GEM E2 that I just had the batterires replaced. It is fully charged and driving great. All of the LCD is working fine except the BDI is showing the red line (no yellow or green lines) yet the batteries are … --- ## [05' Gem Car loses Speed quickly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-car-loses-speed-quickly/2726)
**Author:** [@Griz231](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Griz231)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-car-loses-speed-quickly/2726 "2012-09-27T19:50:51Z")
Hello all, I'm new to the forum here and a first time owner of a Gem Car. I just bought a Gem Car EL and replaced the batteries today. Ran it up the road and could only go 18 mph. The batteries are fully charged. It t… --- ## [GEM cars are now at Polaris dealerships](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cars-are-now-at-polaris-dealerships/2728)
**Author:** [@Revi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Revi)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2012, 11:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cars-are-now-at-polaris-dealerships/2728 "2012-09-25T11:48:39Z")
Since Polaris is now the owner of GEM, I was wondering when they would be available at the local snowmobile and ATV dealership. They aren't at every Polaris dealer, but they have two places that sell them here in Maine … --- ## ['05 GEM drives with parking brake engaged?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-drives-with-parking-brake-engaged/2722)
**Author:** [@gem4me](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem4me)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2012, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-drives-with-parking-brake-engaged/2722 "2012-09-23T17:43:05Z")
The car should error out in drive with the PB on but the motor still runs. Micro switch works because I get a long beep when the car is turned off and PB is not engaged. No brake light on instrument panel when PB is en… --- ## [2000 Gem Car Strange Issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-car-strange-issue/1505)
**Author:** [@len12121](https://community.electricforum.com/u/len12121)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2012, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-car-strange-issue/1505 "2012-09-22T19:13:16Z")
Problem just started. If I have the key off and the Parking Break on and apply power ( Turn Switch in Battery compartment )everything is as should be. As soon as I release Parking brake the Contactor picks up. Key still … --- ## [GEM Insurance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance/2716)
**Author:** [@Blackhorse](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Blackhorse)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2012, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-insurance/2716 "2012-09-18T16:38:04Z")
American Modern Insurance Group now writes insurance for the GEM car. :israel: --- ## [2000 Gem Beeps when charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-beeps-when-charging/2690)
**Author:** [@azrrc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/azrrc)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2012, 4:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-beeps-when-charging/2690 "2012-09-16T16:10:08Z")
Just bought a 2000 Gem Car, Just replaced all batteries with AGM Deka batteries. Car drives and everything works. When you try and charge it constantly beeps. Also not sure how to change the battery type, i see the dial… --- ## [2000 GEM E-825 Changed batts, now won't go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e-825-changed-batts-now-wont-go/2673)
**Author:** [@ghtaboma](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghtaboma)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 12, 2012, 10:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e-825-changed-batts-now-wont-go/2673 "2012-09-12T10:31:23Z")
Put in two new 12v batts (front). Now when the key is on, and the brake on, -109 shows on charge status. With brake off charge shows 225, not 100! Any advice? Thanks. Won't go forward, or reverse. --- ## [1993 gem batterys](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1993-gem-batterys/2664)
**Author:** [@REHalle123](https://community.electricforum.com/u/REHalle123)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 6, 2012, 8:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1993-gem-batterys/2664 "2012-09-06T08:56:50Z")
i saw a posting and said they they mentioned about wal mart batterys any remembered eb123halle@aol.com --- ## [GEM e825 error code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-error-code/3648)
**Author:** [@polozen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/polozen)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2012, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-error-code/3648 "2012-09-04T14:34:27Z")
I just installed new batteries in to a GEM e825 which has sat for about a year. When I connected it to the power cord to charge, the led on the dash blinks yellow and green alternating and there is a beeping sound. Wha… --- ## [GEM with Zivan NG1 strange behavior](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-with-zivan-ng1-strange-behavior/2637)
**Author:** [@karlschneider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/karlschneider)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2012, 1:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-with-zivan-ng1-strange-behavior/2637 "2012-08-15T13:18:03Z")
Please see my later post (#4) for even more weirdness! I'm sorry if this has been answered, I did search for it. I'm a new owner of the gem car and also of this forum so please forgive my ignorance. The car is a 2001 … --- ## [02 gem e2 bolt patern](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-e2-bolt-patern/2636)
**Author:** [@subaru](https://community.electricforum.com/u/subaru)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 6:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-e2-bolt-patern/2636 "2012-08-14T18:11:18Z")
i got a 02 gem getting delivered to me end of this week and would like to replace the rims.they are a steel rim in 12 inch i want to replace them with a alloy. i was looking at ITP rims ss112 model.do i need 4x110 patern… --- ## [My GEM...... grrrrrrrrrrrrr](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-grrrrrrrrrrrrr/2634)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2012, 8:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-grrrrrrrrrrrrr/2634 "2012-08-14T08:39:40Z")
last week my '05 eS ran out of power at about 8 miles.. it still was showing half the green bars but had no power.. 5mph at most from a stop crossing an intersection.. in a mater of 3 blocks 20mph top speed.. a hill back… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=129) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=131)