# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=26 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 27 --- ## [Lights and panel will go off after applying brakes.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-and-panel-will-go-off-after-applying-brakes/25843)
**Author:** [@Coyiholic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Coyiholic)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 5:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lights-and-panel-will-go-off-after-applying-brakes/25843 "2023-02-10T05:52:11Z")
Hello guys and thanks for your help before hand, so I have a 2008 GEM es and for quite some time every now and then I use the brakes the lights will shut off and will start beeping, it will stop when I take the foot of t… --- ## [Dual shock suspension setup for first gen and lithium upgrade](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dual-shock-suspension-setup-for-first-gen-and-lithium-upgrade/25839)
**Author:** [@Samwich](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Samwich)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dual-shock-suspension-setup-for-first-gen-and-lithium-upgrade/25839 "2023-02-10T05:34:22Z")
I have a 2003 Gem, with a DIY 3" lift. I ordered 4 discounted 412 Progressive Suspension shocks (initially 1 for each wheel) and found them to be too soft for the front. It messed up the wheel camber even at max preload… --- ## [Rear Sway Bar 2016 +](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-sway-bar-2016/25596)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-sway-bar-2016/25596 "2023-02-09T18:29:57Z")
Anyone have any suggestions. My 2016 could use with a Rear Sway Bar. When I took out the stock lead acid battery’s the cars rear suspension jacked up quite a bit (1-3) inches The ride is fine but the handling could use … --- ## [Welding on 2005 GEM el Longbed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welding-on-2005-gem-el-longbed/25834)
**Author:** [@Zack](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Zack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 4:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/welding-on-2005-gem-el-longbed/25834 "2023-02-09T04:14:03Z")
My employer just purchased a 2005 GEM 2dEL Longbed and the aluminum bed welds are cracking at the stake attachment locations. I’d like to clean-up and repair the areas. What is the protocol for welding on one of these?… --- ## [Error code 16 on 2005 e2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-16-on-2005-e2/25818)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 7, 2023, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-16-on-2005-e2/25818 "2023-02-07T17:01:35Z")
Over charge….but….if I plug in at end of the day everything ok in morning. If I plug in and then unplug for immediate use…error 16. And this sometime appears when bars indicate high partial charge. Appears to be happe… --- ## [In need of gem DC inverter harness](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-gem-dc-inverter-harness/25811)
**Author:** [@Dlemorande](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dlemorande)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2023, 1:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/in-need-of-gem-dc-inverter-harness/25811 "2023-02-04T01:49:59Z")
I have a 1999 e825 with the old (open) style DC inverter. I am upgrading to Lithium batteries but first need to change the old style DC inverter out for the new enclosed style. I already have the new inverter but don’t h… --- ## [Help with factory doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-factory-doors/25800)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2023, 9:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-factory-doors/25800 "2023-02-01T09:25:20Z")
2007 2 seater…factory doors. The drivers side door failed to open. Took the door apart and the exterior handle mechanism broke at the round angled 90deg that goes in a hole also serviced by the interior handle. Tough … --- ## [Selling 2018 E4 w lithium, doors and more](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-2018-e4-w-lithium-doors-and-more/25614)
**Author:** [@itsrixter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/itsrixter)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 11:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-2018-e4-w-lithium-doors-and-more/25614 "2023-01-30T23:28:04Z")
Hey guys, I think we are going to sell our cart. My daughter is driving so our cart doesn’t get used that much. it has 350 miles. Golf cart seat added to the rear so 6 passengers. Factory lithium-ion battery. 4 full… --- ## [Fast charger J1772](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fast-charger-j1772/25781)
**Author:** [@Af8](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Af8)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fast-charger-j1772/25781 "2023-01-30T20:27:28Z")
Hi all new to forum and in the hunt for a Gem. I have an opportunity to buy a Gem and it comes with the fast charger. The Gem manual is really lacking any details. Question, since this is fast charge capable with J1772… --- ## [How many amps does e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-amps-does-e825/23696)
**Author:** [@Adam333](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam333)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2023, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-many-amps-does-e825/23696 "2023-01-30T20:06:43Z")
2003 stock e825. how many amps does the motor draw? reason I ask, I found a lithium battery that can put out 80amps continuous. and 180amps for 10 seconds. the amp hours are low…only 60, but I don’t need range. I … --- ## [2005 GEM Lithium Install / 12v power source issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-lithium-install-12v-power-source-issues/25706)
**Author:** [@BuckeyenDE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BuckeyenDE)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-lithium-install-12v-power-source-issues/25706 "2023-01-27T16:09:44Z")
I recently bought a plug and play a package from Inwo, It installed nicely and my speed increased from 25 to 30 MPH, I was hoping to get 35MPH but it seems I have a T3 controller and I need a T4 controller that can be r… --- ## [Best 72v Battery % Display for 99-04 Gems?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-72v-battery-display-for-99-04-gems/25736)
**Author:** [@Ahayes488](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ahayes488)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2023, 12:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-72v-battery-display-for-99-04-gems/25736 "2023-01-27T00:56:00Z")
Hi All, Does anyone recommend a battery display that I can DIY into the dash of my gem’s? I installed a 72v display which correctly displays voltage but does not accurately show battery %. All of my gems are 72v, lead… --- ## [Selling my 2008 e4 ( needs batteries) Huntington Beach](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-my-2008-e4-needs-batteries-huntington-beach/25754)
**Author:** [@ldsouders](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ldsouders)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 4:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/selling-my-2008-e4-needs-batteries-huntington-beach/25754 "2023-01-25T04:27:41Z")
Details in link only selling because i purchased a e6 instead Check out this item on OfferUp. 2008 Gem Car Street Legal Golf Cart for Sale in Huntington Beach, CA - OfferUp I am selling my 2008 gem car e4. In… --- ## [2016 E6 Fault Codes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e6-fault-codes/6115)
**Author:** [@WallaceL](https://community.electricforum.com/u/WallaceL)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2023, 1:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e6-fault-codes/6115 "2023-01-25T01:19:36Z")
Hey guys, I'm as much as a rookie as it gets when it comes to electric cars so any help would be great! We recently got three 2016 GEM e6's at my job to shuttle guests around in and things have been going pretty well un… --- ## [New ideas inventing hacking](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ideas-inventing-hacking/25730)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2023, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-ideas-inventing-hacking/25730 "2023-01-23T21:02:06Z")
We talked about this last time you built a sway bar. It looks like we have engineers watching this time. Has someone invented a cross connected air shock or hydraulic shock/cylinder to replace a torsion bar? By cross c… --- ## [Roll Away Brake on Demand](https://community.electricforum.com/t/roll-away-brake-on-demand/25456)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2023, 7:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/roll-away-brake-on-demand/25456 "2023-01-22T07:31:51Z")
2013 e2 Is there any way to invoke the roll away safety brake? I’m after hill holder at a light --- ## [Help with Zivan Charger Replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-zivan-charger-replacement/25206)
**Author:** [@barquey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/barquey)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2023, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-zivan-charger-replacement/25206 "2023-01-21T20:03:53Z")
Hey guys, my Zivan charger in my 2002 e4 cart has gone bad. It is tripping the circuit breaker when I plug it in. I have removed the charger from the cart and when I plug it in the breaker still trips. I’m looking either… --- ## [Is $650 too much to pay for 48V DC 3 phase 6.5KW motor rebuild?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-650-too-much-to-pay-for-48v-dc-3-phase-6-5kw-motor-rebuild/25713)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 10:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-650-too-much-to-pay-for-48v-dc-3-phase-6-5kw-motor-rebuild/25713 "2023-01-20T10:43:03Z")
I’m repairing a few of the Ian hurricane damaged Gems. One of the Gems had a locked motor. (Only 325 miles on the cart! ) I pulled the motor and took it to "Cordova and Sons Electric Motor Repair in Garden Grove. They be… --- ## [Code 11 and now fast battery drain 2001 E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-11-and-now-fast-battery-drain-2001-e825/15728)
**Author:** [@IRBGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IRBGEM)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2023, 2:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-11-and-now-fast-battery-drain-2001-e825/15728 "2023-01-20T02:46:46Z")
I hit a bump in the road the other day and got a code 11. Car died but a simple turn of the key and the car was back and running. Now, however, the batteries seem to be draining VERY quickly. A 1/2 mile run and I am seei… --- ## [Rear Seating Solution](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seating-solution/25717)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seating-solution/25717 "2023-01-19T00:06:55Z")
Being in Nevada, the law for passengers in the back is: Must be over 18 year old I’m going a bit beyond that The seats are boat seats on a pedestal I tapped & bolted through the deck & frame for 2 bolts, 1 bolt lagge… --- ## [2018 Gem - just delivered (San Diego)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-just-delivered-san-diego/25688)
**Author:** [@twg1317](https://community.electricforum.com/u/twg1317)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-just-delivered-san-diego/25688 "2023-01-16T14:05:04Z")
Hello, just got my 2018 Gem delivered last night from Phoenix. I don’t post here often as there is an excellent GEM guru in San Diego who you all know but I plan to post more in the near future. Thanks! (Cardiff-by-th… --- ## [GEM moss growing all over](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-moss-growing-all-over/25633)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2023, 4:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-moss-growing-all-over/25633 "2023-01-13T04:28:32Z")
Speaking of water, do any of you get this growing on your GEMs? Am I not driving it fast enough or what and how to stop it from growing? --- ## [2005 E4 Wheel Bearings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-wheel-bearings/25617)
**Author:** [@nctrader](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nctrader)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2023, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-wheel-bearings/25617 "2023-01-10T16:40:51Z")
I have several new wheel bearings that fit 2005 E4 GEM. Will sell for $20 ea.\*\* --- ## [New electric Squad at Vegas CES show](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-squad-at-vegas-ces-show/25642)
**Author:** [@Blake](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Blake)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 2:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-electric-squad-at-vegas-ces-show/25642 "2023-01-09T02:14:32Z")
Showing the new Squad car at the Vegas Consumer Electronics Show --- ## [2008 e4 batt display shows ~50% but battery measured 13.0V](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-batt-display-shows-50-but-battery-measured-13-0v/25458)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [January 9, 2023, 12:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-batt-display-shows-50-but-battery-measured-13-0v/25458 "2023-01-09T00:33:42Z")
On the 2008 e4 with gel batteries this is the 2nd time I noticed the dash display shows much less than full after leaving it plugged in for a few days( ~4 days ). I was surprised today to see ~50% charge on the display … --- ## [HELP! - Leaking spline shaft after Lithium upgrade and new spline shaft kit installed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-leaking-spline-shaft-after-lithium-upgrade-and-new-spline-shaft-kit-installed/25635)
**Author:** [@Sniff38](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sniff38)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [January 7, 2023, 3:46am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-leaking-spline-shaft-after-lithium-upgrade-and-new-spline-shaft-kit-installed/25635 "2023-01-07T03:46:10Z")
I completed my SDI-22 lithium install last month (with Magic Magnet) on my 2008 e4. Just prior to that I had my 7.0hp GE motor rebuilt and purchased a new gearbox spline shaft kit from @Old\_Houseboater because my origin… --- ## [Water, which parts need extra attention \[Aqua Anxiety\]](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-which-parts-need-extra-attention-aqua-anxiety/25620)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2023, 12:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-which-parts-need-extra-attention-aqua-anxiety/25620 "2023-01-05T00:39:19Z")
2013 GEM e2 Reading through the archives, I see mostly older cars having issues with water fouling the electronics A few throttles going bad from water, probably leakage where the wires go through the firewall My car … --- ## [Flooded on Sanibel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flooded-on-sanibel/25434)
**Author:** [@Razrbx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Razrbx)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2023, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/flooded-on-sanibel/25434 "2023-01-02T17:07:35Z")
I have (had?) a 2002 E825 on Sanibel. It was our going to the beach car and we loved it. It was submerged in 6 ft of water during Ian. I had considered making this a project car and upgrading the motor/batteries/brakes/… --- ## [Rear brake line interference with hand brake](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-brake-line-interference-with-hand-brake/25619)
**Author:** [@GemDandy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GemDandy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2022, 5:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-brake-line-interference-with-hand-brake/25619 "2022-12-31T17:20:12Z")
2012 GEM E2; pulling on the handbrake brings the cables and levers into contact with the brake lines on both rear wheels. It’s just a matter of time before they cut the brake lines. Photo to follow. I pulled apart the dr… --- ## [Delta Q 910-7200 wont change modes?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-910-7200-wont-change-modes/25604)
**Author:** [@BoonDoctor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BoonDoctor)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 28, 2022, 11:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-910-7200-wont-change-modes/25604 "2022-12-28T23:20:34Z")
I have the a GEM and a half, 1999-2001 I believe. I did make my own lithium pack of 24 105AH primary cells. This has been working ok for almost a year. The one issue is charging battery to full ~86v is tough. The 1/2 Ge… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=25) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=27)