# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=132 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 133 --- ## [GEM E 825 2002 long bed odomoter failure](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e-825-2002-long-bed-odomoter-failure/1994)
**Author:** [@Greg9999](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Greg9999)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 11, 2012, 4:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e-825-2002-long-bed-odomoter-failure/1994 "2012-02-11T16:17:35Z")
The odomoter on my 2002 GEM e825 long bed has not changed in about a year. The speedometer does not display at all. Do I need a new controller? If so, where do I get one? HOw do I get it to go 40 MPH? The on… --- ## [Gem e825 issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-issues/1900)
**Author:** [@brookman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/brookman)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2012, 11:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-issues/1900 "2012-01-22T11:30:57Z")
My wife works for a non profit and someone donated an early (pre 2005) gem e825 4 passenger. 6 months ago we put new batteries in it and they have been using it daily without issue. A week ago they let someone wash it,… --- ## [Ins. Gem in NJ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ins-gem-in-nj/1831)
**Author:** [@jm1361](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jm1361)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2012, 4:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ins-gem-in-nj/1831 "2012-01-03T16:37:47Z")
I need some help in finding an insurance Co. in New Jersey that I can afford. My agent quoted me $2000.00 a year for limited liability. There has to be a better way any help would be greatly appreciated. --- ## [Few questions on 2006 model GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/few-questions-on-2006-model-gem/1839)
**Author:** [@atikovi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/atikovi)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2011, 5:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/few-questions-on-2006-model-gem/1839 "2011-12-29T05:17:14Z")
There is auction tomorrow for about 20 of these E825 models. I know nothing about the GEM but did have a Miles for a few months. Is there a mod you can do on the GEM to raise the speed to 35 mph like I had on the Miles? … --- ## [Gem e2 Battery / Charging Issue?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-battery-charging-issue/1799)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2011, 12:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-battery-charging-issue/1799 "2011-12-22T12:25:33Z")
Hi, I put in batteries in July and everything was working great until a couple of weeks ago. Right when the weather got a bit colder the batteries seemed to be at 85% of charge. The car was working great and always sho… --- ## [What to look for when purchasing a used GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-purchasing-a-used-gem/1749)
**Author:** [@flgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/flgem)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2011, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-purchasing-a-used-gem/1749 "2011-11-29T16:51:23Z")
I'm currently in the market for a used GEM car, and was wondering what things to look for in assessing the quality and condition of the vehicle. For example, is there a way to check the state of the battery or the condit… --- ## [Gem throttle problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-throttle-problem/1790)
**Author:** [@Gem\_e2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem_e2)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2011, 6:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-throttle-problem/1790 "2011-11-16T06:35:42Z")
Hi new member,nice forum here :slight\_smile: any chance to repair a accelerator pedal for 2007 Gem car ? the manual says 80-3000 ohm it was little water inside,i have dry it but it will not work good :frowning: new one… --- ## [2000 controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-controller/1792)
**Author:** [@sparkplug](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sparkplug)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2011, 2:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-controller/1792 "2011-11-14T14:37:59Z")
Has anyone had any luck reprograming the ge controller, I am getting tree digit code -105 gen said the controller needs reprograming, or a new one --- ## [GEM Replacement Windscreen](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-replacement-windscreen/1783)
**Author:** [@darrylb](https://community.electricforum.com/u/darrylb)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2011, 5:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-replacement-windscreen/1783 "2011-11-02T05:06:37Z")
I have a 2000 E 825 two seater and need a replacement windscreen. Noticed one seller on E Bay but quoted size is very different from mine. Anyone got a recommendation? --- ## [Main power switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/main-power-switch/1748)
**Author:** [@Fargobill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Fargobill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2011, 4:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/main-power-switch/1748 "2011-10-04T16:02:16Z")
07 gem e2 need to replace main power switch any hints? I have the switch but need to know the"secret" to removing old switch. It appears that there may be some sort of peg on either side as well as plastic clip holding… --- ## [GEM Sputtering](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-sputtering/1419)
**Author:** [@RiskIt007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RiskIt007)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2011, 9:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-sputtering/1419 "2011-10-03T09:08:52Z")
Hello, I got a new (used 2002) 4seater that the other owner said had upgraded motor. I just put in BrandNew Voyager bat's that i fully charged before i put them in. At first nothing happened, no lights, horn etc. Car h… --- ## [Gem Value / what to ask](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-value-what-to-ask/1581)
**Author:** [@SuperBad](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SuperBad)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-value-what-to-ask/1581 "2011-09-29T14:35:07Z")
Interested in a car. It's a 2001 4 seater. Before I call to inquire, could someone tell me what questions I should be asking and maybe what the acceptable answers to said questions would be? Is there an NADA book anyw… --- ## [GEM question about e-meter](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-question-about-e-meter/1632)
**Author:** [@BigRay345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BigRay345)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 2:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-question-about-e-meter/1632 "2011-09-29T14:18:28Z")
I was wondering if someone on here could help me out. We have an existing GEM vehicle and I need to purchase an e-meter. Can i purchase one through GEM or can i buy one somewhere else? please help. -Thanks --- ## [Just bought a GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-a-gem/1650)
**Author:** [@hbrand](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hbrand)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2011, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-a-gem/1650 "2011-09-29T13:57:44Z")
Hello I am new, have just bought this GEM: The Owner stated that the batteries are OK but how can this be? No battery lasts 9 years, or?? Looking forward to get it delivered. Thanks, Harold --- ## [Looking for used GEM in Mid-Atlantic states](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-used-gem-in-mid-atlantic-states/1731)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2011, 2:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-used-gem-in-mid-atlantic-states/1731 "2011-09-28T14:12:33Z")
I am interested in finding a shortbed or longbed GEM when I get home from overseas in a few months. Pre-2005 would be preferred, but any year is fine. Condition is not really and issue so long as not too many parts are… --- ## [Any way to stop 2002 Gem from braking hard at 28mph and or slightly braking at 25?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-way-to-stop-2002-gem-from-braking-hard-at-28mph-and-or-slightly-braking-at-25/1695)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2011, 11:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/any-way-to-stop-2002-gem-from-braking-hard-at-28mph-and-or-slightly-braking-at-25/1695 "2011-09-20T11:02:21Z")
Every time i get near 25 mph the car governs and brakes on and off making the ride really jerky. At around 28mph the car violently brakes and slows you to about 18. Is there a way to turn off the governor or at least m… --- ## [2006 GEM E4 - battery, supercharger problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-e4-battery-supercharger-problems/1644)
**Author:** [@TheClaw](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TheClaw)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2011, 9:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-e4-battery-supercharger-problems/1644 "2011-09-14T09:56:36Z")
I have a 2006 Gem e4 and I have the R4F 7.5 motor. Its been reprogrammed, larger tires and rims, R4F supercharger installed and I just put in Trojan T1275 batteries. I cant seem to get the battery meter on the car to reg… --- ## [Rear window for 2002 Gem 4 seater?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-window-for-2002-gem-4-seater/1696)
**Author:** [@wkennedy74](https://community.electricforum.com/u/wkennedy74)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2011, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-window-for-2002-gem-4-seater/1696 "2011-08-27T12:47:46Z")
Hello all. Does someone make a replacement rear window that is completely sealed? The problem we have is our Gem car is driven in winter and the stock rear window has open space at the bottom near the brake lights. … --- ## [Run 2002 Gem without charger installed?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/run-2002-gem-without-charger-installed/1698)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2011, 11:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/run-2002-gem-without-charger-installed/1698 "2011-08-13T11:21:57Z")
I noticed that the gem needs the green and red wire to be plugged into the charger in order to run. Is there a way around this? I am sending my charger into Zivan to upgrade and was wondering if i could use the gem wit… --- ## [Gem e2 charging inlet hookup (green,brown,purple wire?)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-charging-inlet-hookup-green-brown-purple-wire/1685)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2011, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-charging-inlet-hookup-green-brown-purple-wire/1685 "2011-08-02T20:36:56Z")
erase... figured it out --- ## [GEM Error 49](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-error-49/1664)
**Author:** [@Ohmylord](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ohmylord)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2011, 9:36am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-error-49/1664 "2011-07-27T09:36:52Z")
I have a 2002 4 passenger Gem. Yesterday it quit working and is showing error -49. If you turn the key on and press the pedal it feels like it tries to move but stops. It won't do it again unless you turn the key off… --- ## [GEM front brake hose replacement question - driver side](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-front-brake-hose-replacement-question-driver-side/1646)
**Author:** [@Robar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Robar)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 2, 2011, 12:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-front-brake-hose-replacement-question-driver-side/1646 "2011-07-02T12:21:49Z")
Greetings - I need to replace the drivers side brake hose, and the bolt holding the hose to the the wheel assembly will not come out fully. There is not enough clearance to remove the bolt holding the hose. It seems nu… --- ## [Things to look for, looking at a 2001 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/things-to-look-for-looking-at-a-2001-gem/1604)
**Author:** [@bko](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bko)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2011, 11:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/things-to-look-for-looking-at-a-2001-gem/1604 "2011-06-17T11:18:42Z")
Hello GEM people Are there suggested things to look for (and listen for) when checking out a used four seater that's 10 years old? I've noticed some mentioning wheel bearing noises and other things, I'm going into this… --- ## [Gem accessories don't work](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-accessories-dont-work/1413)
**Author:** [@tomwaite](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tomwaite)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 11, 2011, 9:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-accessories-dont-work/1413 "2011-06-11T09:37:14Z")
All of my accessories on my 2001 Gem car went from intermittent to not working at all. No lights, wipers, horn, turn signals or brake lights. Any suggestions on a fix? Thanks. --- ## [Need Charger for GEM E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-charger-for-gem-e825/1597)
**Author:** [@rayspeed](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rayspeed)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 27, 2011, 10:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-charger-for-gem-e825/1597 "2011-05-27T10:49:08Z")
Hi, I'm in need of a charger for my GEM E825 1999. Thanks, John --- ## [Charging GEM with 2000Watt Gas Generator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-gem-with-2000watt-gas-generator/1582)
**Author:** [@Vindikacione](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Vindikacione)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2011, 11:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-gem-with-2000watt-gas-generator/1582 "2011-04-07T11:37:35Z")
Hi, I would like to use my GEM on camping trips, but that means I can run into charging issues once my battery gets too low. Therefore I need the right Gas Generator to charge it. My GEM is a 2002 with the upgraded ele… --- ## [Help! Every time I plug my gem in its pops the breaker](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-every-time-i-plug-my-gem-in-its-pops-the-breaker/1565)
**Author:** [@tjhappel](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tjhappel)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [February 28, 2011, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-every-time-i-plug-my-gem-in-its-pops-the-breaker/1565 "2011-02-28T12:14:36Z")
I'm not sure why it is doing this, it's been perfect for a long time and has brand new trojan batteries in her. I live in So Cal and recently for the first time I got stuck driving about 3 miles in the rain. I'm sure t… --- ## [Gem Steering Column](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-steering-column/1563)
**Author:** [@jm1361](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jm1361)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2011, 3:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-steering-column/1563 "2011-02-27T15:50:15Z")
I would like to know if you can change the column on a 2002 Gem. Can it be replaced with a newer adjustable column, or modified some way to give more room for the driver. --- ## [Back window for 01 GEM es2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/back-window-for-01-gem-es2/3649)
**Author:** [@jrejr2345](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jrejr2345)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 24, 2011, 2:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/back-window-for-01-gem-es2/3649 "2011-02-24T14:01:52Z")
I have found a window on EBAY.. He says he bought buch of parts from a dealer that went under.. any idea if 01 back glasses are universal with other windows.. here is whats on the window.. americanelectric co. AS2… --- ## [Resurfacing (turning) GEM Drums](https://community.electricforum.com/t/resurfacing-turning-gem-drums/1552)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2011, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/resurfacing-turning-gem-drums/1552 "2011-01-10T22:09:20Z")
I have successfully turned GEM brake drums on a small lathe. The lathe will need to have a swing over the bed of at least 8", preferably 9". The cast iron is easy to cut and no oil or coolant is needed. A rubber silen… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=131) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=133)