# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=21 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 22 --- ## [Contactor for rebuild](https://community.electricforum.com/t/contactor-for-rebuild/26813)
**Author:** [@clubcmc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/clubcmc)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 7:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/contactor-for-rebuild/26813 "2023-08-14T19:48:40Z")
Do I need a new contactor for my rebuild with the 89v Lithium setup? My gem came with a 48v one… If so, anyone have one for 2013 Gem e4 they want to part with? --- ## [Ceramic disk brake upgrade](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ceramic-disk-brake-upgrade/23629)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 12:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ceramic-disk-brake-upgrade/23629 "2023-08-14T12:11:44Z")
I love white wheels on white Gem’s but they are a ■■■■■ to keep clean. In a short period of time the front would start turning black. I coated the wheels with Rejex but it didn’t help. I got sick and tiered of cleaning t… --- ## [Lifted](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lifted/5522)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 65\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2023, 9:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lifted/5522 "2023-08-13T21:04:05Z")
Lifted my cart 4 inches and mounted rear fenders to car frame. I took my time and made this clean. Thinking of making up kits. Any interest? http://\[URL=http://s108.photobucket.com/user/user973783/media/HPIM1524\_zpss3m… --- ## [2005 Gem e4 leak from somewhere?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-leak-from-somewhere/26808)
**Author:** [@asulli23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/asulli23)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2023, 1:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-leak-from-somewhere/26808 "2023-08-14T01:45:59Z")
We haven’t taken it apart yet but before we do, does anyone have any ideas what could be the cause of this leak? --- ## [New led turn signal idea!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-led-turn-signal-idea/26785)
**Author:** [@georgevazquez](https://community.electricforum.com/u/georgevazquez)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 5:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-led-turn-signal-idea/26785 "2023-08-11T05:23:46Z")
I can’t stand how big the turn signals are so I am trying out this idea, they are led and were $14.79 on Amazon. I vacant installed them up yet because I want to paint the chrome bezel black. --- ## [Tires for Gem e4?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tires-for-gem-e4/26773)
**Author:** [@asulli23](https://community.electricforum.com/u/asulli23)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2023, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tires-for-gem-e4/26773 "2023-08-11T02:56:59Z")
Hi. We just bought a 2005 Gem e4. First experience with an EV. Anyways, it needs new tires. Any recommendation on brands? I see many people upgrade to larger wheels, necessary? Current tires are 165/70 R12. Thanks! --- ## [2 light Bulbs in side the headlight housing?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-light-bulbs-in-side-the-headlight-housing/26774)
**Author:** [@georgevazquez](https://community.electricforum.com/u/georgevazquez)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2023, 5:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-light-bulbs-in-side-the-headlight-housing/26774 "2023-08-08T05:25:33Z")
My 2015 E4 headlight housing has 2 light bulbs inside. The Large one has 2 filliments one for high and one for low beam. But then you have this little light bulb off to the side that stay on regardless of high or low bea… --- ## [Advice on Rebuild of 2013 E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/advice-on-rebuild-of-2013-e4/26767)
**Author:** [@clubcmc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/clubcmc)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 7, 2023, 3:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/advice-on-rebuild-of-2013-e4/26767 "2023-08-07T15:20:22Z")
My first post was about a FrankenGem that I bought. It turns out the seller had used a golf cart motor(6.1HP, 36V GE), a curtis controller, (4) 12v Trojan batteries. I have removed and sold the parts and would like to re… --- ## [Replacement for 8kw motor kits? 15kw](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-for-8kw-motor-kits-15kw/26456)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2023, 3:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-for-8kw-motor-kits-15kw/26456 "2023-08-06T03:00:06Z")
Any interest in big motors after the 8kw sold out? More money, but now bigger and faster. --- ## [2016 Power Steering install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-power-steering-install/26739)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-power-steering-install/26739 "2023-08-03T05:09:11Z")
I’m working on a Car that has had its power steering wiring messed with. I’m looking for some help returning it to stock. It came with power steering from the factory and it appears to have the factory wire harness but t… --- ## [WANTED - Rear trunk strut --- FOUND ONE!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-rear-trunk-strut-found-one/26751)
**Author:** [@hamsman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hamsman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 3, 2023, 1:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-rear-trunk-strut-found-one/26751 "2023-08-03T01:57:08Z")
Looking for the rear strut that holds the rear trunk open in my 2002 e825 2-passenger. Or where can I buy one. It’s 17" expanded and 10" compressed. I FOUND ONE at a local small RV store on 8/1/2023 --- ## [2016 GEM e4 electrical problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-electrical-problem/25875)
**Author:** [@khoyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/khoyer)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2023, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-electrical-problem/25875 "2023-08-01T15:51:28Z")
Wife used our GEM yesterday, everything normal. She went to use it today, turned key and nothing. Panel doesn’t light up, nothing functioning. Batteries seem to be OK. No fuses blown. When I plug in the charge outlet, pa… --- ## [Wiper Arm Removal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiper-arm-removal/26749)
**Author:** [@hamsman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hamsman)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiper-arm-removal/26749 "2023-07-30T16:47:05Z")
Rookie question. I don’t know how to remove the wiper arm from the motor shaft from my 2002, tried wiggling and pulling but won’t move, any help will be greatly appreciated. I used a screw driver as a wedge from severa… --- ## [Are the required fuse sizes the same for a 2001 and 2002](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-the-required-fuse-sizes-the-same-for-a-2001-and-2002/26743)
**Author:** [@hamsman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hamsman)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2023, 4:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-the-required-fuse-sizes-the-same-for-a-2001-and-2002/26743 "2023-07-30T04:38:22Z")
Continuing the discussion from Wiper stopped, fuse location, and value of car: Are the fuse sizes as indicated in Fig. 17 the same for a 2002 GEM ? --- ## [Why am I getting a -11 code on my 2002 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-11-code-on-my-2002-gem/26731)
**Author:** [@jblove27](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jblove27)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-am-i-getting-a-11-code-on-my-2002-gem/26731 "2023-07-28T16:34:07Z")
I am driving and without warning the -11 code is triggered. Other times it happens when i turn the key before i start to drive even when the accelerator is not pressed down. @AssyRequired told me the following To put y… --- ## [Newbie just bought what appears to be a frankenGEM...Is it salvageable? to upgrade?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-just-bought-what-appears-to-be-a-frankengem-is-it-salvageable-to-upgrade/26737)
**Author:** [@clubcmc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/clubcmc)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 28, 2023, 1:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newbie-just-bought-what-appears-to-be-a-frankengem-is-it-salvageable-to-upgrade/26737 "2023-07-28T01:05:54Z")
Greetings! Newbie(first gem) buyer of what appears to be FrankenGEM(mix of all different parts). After reading about how it was pretty easy to DIY the upgrade to Lithium and add a more powerful motor, I was thinking tha… --- ## [Sealing up battery compartment](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sealing-up-battery-compartment/26702)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2023, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sealing-up-battery-compartment/26702 "2023-07-27T18:54:36Z")
Since more and more people are switching to Lithium based batteries those GEMs no longer need the under-seat battery compartment open to the road underneath. Since often the lithium pack occupies only the center 4 batter… --- ## [Just purchased 2002 e825-4 where to start rejuvenation?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-purchased-2002-e825-4-where-to-start-rejuvenation/12708)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 137\ **Last updated:** [July 25, 2023, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-purchased-2002-e825-4-where-to-start-rejuvenation/12708 "2023-07-25T23:24:34Z")
We upgraded to a GEM from a 2010 Zone/EZ-Go for the consistent speed and 4 front facing seats and with this older GEM there’s work to be done. It jerks a lot when starting and stopping because of a good amount of play in… --- ## [Master cylinder](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-cylinder/26724)
**Author:** [@Thunderbox](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Thunderbox)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2023, 10:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-cylinder/26724 "2023-07-24T22:51:02Z")
I need to find a new master cylinder for a 2006. Will the one from 1999-2004 work? Is there a rebuild kit? Is there a different cylinder that would work? --- ## [JK BMS serial comm protocol if you don't want to use Bluetooth/App](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jk-bms-serial-comm-protocol-if-you-dont-want-to-use-bluetooth-app/26713)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 22, 2023, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jk-bms-serial-comm-protocol-if-you-dont-want-to-use-bluetooth-app/26713 "2023-07-22T17:29:14Z")
I just setup a JK BMS and noticed it had a comm port on it so I decided to look to see if anyone has tried ‘talking’ to the BMS over these comm links instead of through the JK phone app. They have. It seems the port lab… --- ## [Someone stole our 2013 E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/someone-stole-our-2013-e4/26686)
**Author:** [@DanielE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DanielE)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2023, 1:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/someone-stole-our-2013-e4/26686 "2023-07-21T01:52:56Z")
Our White 2013 was stolen while my wife was at work. Miami area, specifically Coconut Grove/Coral Gables. Has the magic magnet. The back storage had stake sides that I built from fence and cedar. If they left it on it’s … --- ## [Gem motors by rodney](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motors-by-rodney/26711)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 7:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motors-by-rodney/26711 "2023-07-20T19:55:56Z")
GEM MOTORS BY RODNEY I have years of experience refurbishing GEM cart motors. There is a lot of opinions of which motor is best. We are talking about GE 7hp fan motor, Advance 7.5hp Fan motor and, D&D 7.5hp (Ride for… --- ## [Optimal T4 Parameters for Maximum Speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/optimal-t4-parameters-for-maximum-speed/18184)
**Author:** [@jloos2020](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jloos2020)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2023, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/optimal-t4-parameters-for-maximum-speed/18184 "2023-07-20T16:34:46Z")
Hi All, I’m running a 2006 e4 with a T4 motor controller and have been able to change some of the settings to increase the speed. I first increased the top speed regulation point (function 21) up to 255, tested it and i… --- ## [1/2" Spat lift( 2008 ) using 3D printed doughnut](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1-2-spat-lift-2008-using-3d-printed-doughnut/26704)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1-2-spat-lift-2008-using-3d-printed-doughnut/26704 "2023-07-19T16:51:25Z")
While I have my TrunkBack and Spat off on the 2008 Franken GEM I was thinking about lifting the spat 1/4" to 1/2" just to get a little bit more space between the wheels and the top of the spat wheel well. The mount is c… --- ## [Display blinking once per sec: temp, turtle, wrench & 3 squares around DH, DL, R](https://community.electricforum.com/t/display-blinking-once-per-sec-temp-turtle-wrench-3-squares-around-dh-dl-r/5609)
**Author:** [@EOppegaard](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EOppegaard)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2023, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/display-blinking-once-per-sec-temp-turtle-wrench-3-squares-around-dh-dl-r/5609 "2023-07-19T16:22:49Z")
Well, just when I thought I got everything fixed, I am stranded at work. Go out to turn the GEM e4 on to head home and on the display the lights are blinking once per sec: temp, turtle, wrench & 3 squares around DH, DL… --- ## [2020 GEM E2 Wheels & Tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-gem-e2-wheels-tires/26681)
**Author:** [@Charlie7](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Charlie7)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-gem-e2-wheels-tires/26681 "2023-07-16T21:53:16Z")
Hello All, Looking for help on aftermarket wheels for a 2020 E2. I am looking at 14" x 6.5" Rims with a -20 Offset. My main concerns are on the rears being so close to the shocks but thinking my calculations with the … --- ## [Accelerator available?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator-available/26691)
**Author:** [@Gem4jc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem4jc)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2023, 6:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator-available/26691 "2023-07-16T18:02:53Z")
Anyone know of an affordable accelerator pedal for a 2008 gem e4? --- ## [BUYING MOTOR CORES $60 up](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-motor-cores-60-up/26692)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2023, 7:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/buying-motor-cores-60-up/26692 "2023-07-15T19:40:55Z")
WANT THESE CORE MOTORS $60 UP 7.5 D&D RFF BLUE motor AMD 7,5 SHORT RAPTOR motor AMD 7.5 FAN motor black or gray GE 7.0 FAN.motor Rodney Diehl --- ## [DIY battery cable crimping](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-battery-cable-crimping/25412)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2023, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/diy-battery-cable-crimping/25412 "2023-07-14T23:15:36Z")
My brother was making a battery cable for a lithium battery welder and didn’t have a battery lug crimper. So he used one half of a pipe flaring tool to hold the lug and then used the cone shaped flaring clamp to crush th… --- ## [Help troubleshooting 2017 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-troubleshooting-2017-gem/26617)
**Author:** [@GEM-Newbie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEM-Newbie)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2023, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-troubleshooting-2017-gem/26617 "2023-07-12T19:31:00Z")
Hello All, I was hoping that I could tap into your knowledge to help troubleshoot a rebuild I am have been doing on a 2017 GEM. I received the GEM as stock and took out the 48V PbA pack and replaced it with a LFP pack.… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=20) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=22)