# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=131 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 132 --- ## [2002 Gem 825 wont go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-825-wont-go/2619)
**Author:** [@Gallcorn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gallcorn)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 4, 2012, 3:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-825-wont-go/2619 "2012-08-04T15:30:50Z")
I bought two used 2002 Gem 825 cars that were in non running condition. Started off by replacing 6 batteries in the 4 seat car to start my rebuild. With the new batteries in the chargers will kick on and charges properl… --- ## [Starting a Gem custom build](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-a-gem-custom-build/2622)
**Author:** [@Richardbigspender](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Richardbigspender)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2012, 10:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/starting-a-gem-custom-build/2622 "2012-07-25T10:15:06Z")
I am new to Gems...and I am thinking of buying one and doing a custom build as something cool for my company and to cruise around the neighborhood. My company builds bars...so I have a pretty stocked shop. I was thin… --- ## [Sears selling GEM parts?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sears-selling-gem-parts/2620)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2012, 6:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sears-selling-gem-parts/2620 "2012-07-17T18:28:53Z")
Noticed this while researching sources for GEM master cylinder seals. http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/part-model/Gem-products-Inc-Parts/Motor-car-Parts/Model-GEME825/3149/1318000/P0312108/00004?sid=GetHelpx… --- ## [Gem back seat cushion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-back-seat-cushion/2574)
**Author:** [@ed1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ed1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-back-seat-cushion/2574 "2012-07-10T14:35:29Z")
On a 2002 2 seater GEM how do you remove back seat cushion. I see 2 screw at bottom but there must be more. Thanks Ed --- ## [Electrical Question for 2001 GEM E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-question-for-2001-gem-e825/2611)
**Author:** [@fatdog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/fatdog)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2012, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-question-for-2001-gem-e825/2611 "2012-07-10T14:05:52Z")
I previously posted a question concerning error code -51. I got my answer and started looking into the problem. I found two battery wires coming from the contacter connections that were connected to a solenoid which in… --- ## [2001 E825 wont charge. error code 15](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-wont-charge-error-code-15/2307)
**Author:** [@cantplaygolf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cantplaygolf)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2012, 12:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-wont-charge-error-code-15/2307 "2012-06-25T12:13:55Z")
We had a PG&E power failure some months ago and since then my Gem wont charge. I checked the main 400 amp fuse. There is a 15 error code. I manually charged all the batteries to the 65% range. However when I plug in the … --- ## [\-15 Code on 2000 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/15-code-on-2000-gem/2596)
**Author:** [@TopFleet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TopFleet)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 3:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/15-code-on-2000-gem/2596 "2012-06-23T15:13:24Z")
Hi all, Just registered and did a long search.. Found out 15 code means low voltage and charger wont charge. Heres my prob. Just bought the Gem Just installed new batts today. (made all new cables as well) Plug it in and… --- ## [02 Gem front wheel hub](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-front-wheel-hub/2592)
**Author:** [@ed1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ed1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2012, 2:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/02-gem-front-wheel-hub/2592 "2012-06-23T14:41:50Z")
If I take the front axles out will the hub assembly stay together. Or does it need the spline shaft in the hub with the nut to hold it together. Thanks Ed --- ## [Gem car 7.5 hsp motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-7-5-hsp-motor/2593)
**Author:** [@Adamcwwb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adamcwwb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 18, 2012, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-7-5-hsp-motor/2593 "2012-06-18T15:29:46Z")
Anyone have experience with upgraded 7.5 hsp motor on gem car? Do they work and are they worth putting in? Thanks --- ## [Gem creeps along](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-creeps-along/2561)
**Author:** [@acker1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/acker1)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [June 4, 2012, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-creeps-along/2561 "2012-06-04T16:41:17Z")
I am volunteering at a Fl state park. They sort of inherited a 2008 Gem Model EL. Gel batteries. It was working fine but now it just creeps along and sometimes it will go normally and then go back to creeping (as you are… --- ## [Gem Aftermarket wheels](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-aftermarket-wheels/2566)
**Author:** [@Crazycomie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Crazycomie)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2012, 1:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-aftermarket-wheels/2566 "2012-05-31T13:08:43Z")
Howdey! I have a 2002 Gem 4seater. I've been looking at getting some after market wheels for it. I found a set of wheel spacers that convert it to a 4x100 lug pattern which happens to also match the honda civic pattern. … --- ## [2002 Gem Code -43](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-code-43/2267)
**Author:** [@LOMA](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LOMA)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 21, 2012, 5:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-code-43/2267 "2012-05-21T05:44:44Z")
My 2002 Gem car shut down the other day first showing a code 51 then going to a code 43 which it now displays. Suggestions as to where I should start. Thank you. --- ## [My hybrid Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-hybrid-gem/2526)
**Author:** [@murrayeliminator](https://community.electricforum.com/u/murrayeliminator)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-hybrid-gem/2526 "2012-05-16T20:24:56Z")
I have had my Gem Car for a couple of years, to use as a local commuter. but after a month i couldn't leave well enough aloan. So i bought a Ride 4 Fun motor for it, just because the top speed was a mear 25mph.. Well tha… --- ## [1999 Model E825 Parts Manual](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-model-e825-parts-manual/2543)
**Author:** [@John\_Zedic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/John_Zedic)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 16, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-model-e825-parts-manual/2543 "2012-05-16T19:53:23Z")
Does anyone know where to get one? I have a 2002 parts manual, are they the same? Thanks, for any & all replies. --- ## [Gem battery dashboard question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-dashboard-question/2538)
**Author:** [@glmsas](https://community.electricforum.com/u/glmsas)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2012, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-dashboard-question/2538 "2012-05-13T21:11:16Z")
Hello, i have an 2006 GEM E4 and the batteries are a little old. I keep them all up top Volts, i took it out for a long drive today and after about 6mi i still had 4 green bars. I stopped for a STOP sign and then when … --- ## [GEM hard doors... need a little help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-hard-doors-need-a-little-help/2527)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 7, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-hard-doors-need-a-little-help/2527 "2012-05-07T09:16:45Z")
I have a friend with GEM hard doors.. he is in need of the locking body latch as I understand.. think he has all the parts on the door and needs for it to stay closed.. novel idea... the parts from GEM are $129.. part nu… --- ## [Battery gem 2 help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-gem-2-help/2401)
**Author:** [@Photostbarth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Photostbarth)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2012, 7:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-gem-2-help/2401 "2012-05-02T19:19:05Z")
hello I'm new on this forum, I speak French so my English is not great; I am owner of a car Gem e2 and I live on a small island of St Barthelemy french west indies. I have this car for about 3 years and my mechanic told … --- ## [Buying a Gem Car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-gem-car/2458)
**Author:** [@dbtman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dbtman)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2012, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-a-gem-car/2458 "2012-05-01T17:37:45Z")
Hello, I am thinking of buying a Gem Car. I have found a 2000 825 that I am interested in but I am told that it has been sitting for 5+ years. I am sure the batteries will need to be replaced... It may need an entire… --- ## [2001 Gem car (Brake Problem)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-brake-problem/2437)
**Author:** [@1001](https://community.electricforum.com/u/1001)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2012, 3:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-brake-problem/2437 "2012-04-26T03:50:14Z")
The hydraulic brakes are stuck i pressed down on the brake hard and it never came back so i do not know what to do please help thanks --- ## [Erratic Battery Gauge Readings on 2002 e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/erratic-battery-gauge-readings-on-2002-e825/2246)
**Author:** [@Oceansider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Oceansider)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 12:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/erratic-battery-gauge-readings-on-2002-e825/2246 "2012-03-30T12:57:21Z")
When I am driving the gauge will suddenly drop 20%, car runs fine. When it did it this morning I slowed down and switched the ignition off and on several times. Each time I did it the reading came up, eventually coming… --- ## [2002 Gem 4 Seater](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-4-seater/2205)
**Author:** [@Oceansider](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Oceansider)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 30, 2012, 9:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-4-seater/2205 "2012-03-30T09:02:53Z")
I recently bought a GEM 4 seater, 2002. It had Costco deep discharge batteries that were crap. I replaced with Trojan 30XHS and am very happy with the increased performance and range. Issue I have now is the motor h… --- ## [Anyone have a dash for 2002 4 passenger gem?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-have-a-dash-for-2002-4-passenger-gem/2244)
**Author:** [@eyelandgirl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eyelandgirl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-have-a-dash-for-2002-4-passenger-gem/2244 "2012-03-29T18:09:17Z")
Looking for a dash top for my 2002 Gem-4 passenger . also looking for enclosures for the doors. any ideas? --- ## [What size battries do my 2010 Gem use?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-size-battries-do-my-2010-gem-use/2097)
**Author:** [@RonS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RonS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2012, 9:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-size-battries-do-my-2010-gem-use/2097 "2012-03-29T09:18:17Z")
I keep getting the "turtle "low voltage " showing on my Gem car,after around 1 mile of driving.This just started,and I'm pretty sure I need to replace 1 or 2 battries. 2 of them showed lower voltage than the rest. They a… --- ## [05 gem question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-question/2141)
**Author:** [@Delad54](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Delad54)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 25, 2012, 10:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/05-gem-question/2141 "2012-03-25T10:58:09Z")
I have just purchased a 2005 gem it had all gel bat. That were all bad .I installed all new deka acid bat. .....the charger is the delta Q charger. I'm I ok or does my charger have to be reprogramed for acid bat. --- ## [2005 GEM weird problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-weird-problems/2135)
**Author:** [@teosails](https://community.electricforum.com/u/teosails)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2012, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-weird-problems/2135 "2012-03-15T18:20:25Z")
My car quit... I took it to a dealer for diagnostics. They said the voltage controller was bad. I found one online (same manufacturer, etc) and replaced that. All was good for a few hours. Then the charger quit charg… --- ## [Motor kick out when under high demand on GEM 2000](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-kick-out-when-under-high-demand-on-gem-2000/2096)
**Author:** [@cfree3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cfree3)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2012, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-kick-out-when-under-high-demand-on-gem-2000/2096 "2012-03-12T19:28:34Z")
We have a 2000 4 seater GEM. We upgraded the controller in 8-3-09 to a Delta-Q. We just replaced 2 batteries that wouldn't take a charge to 100% anymore but have not replaced the other 4 because they would charge up to… --- ## [I found a heater for my '05 GEM eS](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-found-a-heater-for-my-05-gem-es/2076)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-found-a-heater-for-my-05-gem-es/2076 "2012-03-07T19:56:18Z")
it's cold in CO.. well not today in the 70's but as we say 'if you don't like the weather now.. wait 10 minutes'.. tomorrow it'll be in the low 30's.. I've looked at a bunch of heaters.. most that I kind of like are prop… --- ## [Gem Electric Car Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-electric-car-question/1436)
**Author:** [@rcscode](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rcscode)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2012, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-electric-car-question/1436 "2012-03-07T19:50:07Z")
I have a 2002 Gem and the main contactor does not engage when I release the hand brake. If I push it in manually it works until I turn the key off again. Sometime if I turn it back on again right away it will click and… --- ## [Fusible link on GEM, source?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fusible-link-on-gem-source/2033)
**Author:** [@man-o-war](https://community.electricforum.com/u/man-o-war)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 22, 2012, 11:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fusible-link-on-gem-source/2033 "2012-02-22T11:06:20Z")
\[image\] New Gem owner, problem with this fuse, its blown and i am looking for replacement. Any idea who carries it? Thanks --- ## [2002 GEM wiper arm?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-wiper-arm/1676)
**Author:** [@Taco\_Jeff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Taco_Jeff)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [February 12, 2012, 2:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-wiper-arm/1676 "2012-02-12T14:45:17Z")
Why is it that I cannot find a simple wiper arm for my 2002 Gem? Has anyone ever sourced the arm in the after market? Anyone have a used one they will sell me? Thanks for any help. Jeff [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=130) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=132)