# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=28 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 29 --- ## [Gem wheel cylinder replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wheel-cylinder-replacement/25427)
**Author:** [@Gfisher](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gfisher)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wheel-cylinder-replacement/25427 "2022-11-24T15:19:50Z")
I need to replace my 2001 Gem wheel cylinders and shoes. I am pretty handy, how difficult is it, especially the shoes? Any pics or videos? Thanks --- ## [Problem solved…](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-solved/25465)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2022, 1:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/problem-solved/25465 "2022-11-24T13:26:38Z")
Posted a problem about a month ago and thought the members might be interested in the solution. Would drive about 1/2 mile and car would instantly lose all power…no error codes… wait 10 min. And was able to drive the ex… --- ## [OMG that turn signal alarm is annoying](https://community.electricforum.com/t/omg-that-turn-signal-alarm-is-annoying/25439)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2022, 2:40am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/omg-that-turn-signal-alarm-is-annoying/25439 "2022-11-17T02:40:20Z")
The 2008 GEM e4 we have will sound a loud alarm if I leave the turn signal on for too long. Who the heck thought up that solution? Why not just wire up a little tone generator to the turn signal so you are slightly anno… --- ## [Possibly a dumb question...can the roof be swapped to the new panoramic version?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460)
**Author:** [@FUNDAD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FUNDAD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2022, 4:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possibly-a-dumb-question-can-the-roof-be-swapped-to-the-new-panoramic-version/25460 "2022-11-23T04:08:58Z")
Wondering if the roof on a 2016 E4 can be swapped to the new clear panoramic version Polaris offers? Thoughts? --- ## [I am interested Samsung sdi batteries pack](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-am-interested-samsung-sdi-batteries-pack/25326)
**Author:** [@Balone](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Balone)\ **Replies:** 86\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2022, 8:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-am-interested-samsung-sdi-batteries-pack/25326 "2022-11-22T20:04:41Z")
Hello, I am interested Samsung sdi batteries pack. I have a 2006 E2. My AGM batteries are slowing down. I use it for traveling back and forth to golf course about 10 miles round trip. I have a new ride for fun 7hp motor … --- ## [Chevy volt battery hold downs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-volt-battery-hold-downs/25452)
**Author:** [@RogerThat](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RogerThat)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2022, 5:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-volt-battery-hold-downs/25452 "2022-11-21T05:57:17Z")
I need a set of Chevy volt battery hold down brackets. The ones that bolt down and kinda look like L brackets. I somehow missed placed my set . Please let me know if you have any. Thanks --- ## [Adding Running Lights to Turn Signals](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adding-running-lights-to-turn-signals/25441)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 7:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adding-running-lights-to-turn-signals/25441 "2022-11-20T19:35:13Z")
2013 e2 I read a thread where mention was made of an alternate socket for the turn signals that also had running lights Anybody know of these parts? --- ## [Lift Kits for 2002 gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lift-kits-for-2002-gem/25451)
**Author:** [@Rverone](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rverone)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 20, 2022, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lift-kits-for-2002-gem/25451 "2022-11-20T17:08:54Z")
Hi Team, Do any of you have ideas other than purchasing a lift kit for a 2002 gem. At the high school where I teach, I have the ability to cut with a plasma cutter the parts necessary. I would just need schematics or … --- ## [Rear LED lights for 2008 GEM e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-led-lights-for-2008-gem-e4/25419)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-led-lights-for-2008-gem-e4/25419 "2022-11-16T20:23:25Z")
Has anyone seen these lights? The GEM docs mention incandescent lights so I figure these are not stock and besides, there was a pigtail made which mated the light connector/wires to the GEM wiring harness and the spade l… --- ## [2005 gem E2 Charger setting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-charger-setting/25429)
**Author:** [@Sacrcflyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sacrcflyer)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2022, 11:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-charger-setting/25429 "2022-11-16T11:50:01Z")
We have a 2005 Gem E2 all Oem that had gel batteries and we want to change to Agms. I am told our charger will not charge enough to charge them and we need a new charger. We have tried to change the algorithm but can onl… --- ## [2008 e4 - what's this wire](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-whats-this-wire/25424)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 4:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-whats-this-wire/25424 "2022-11-15T04:50:28Z")
Throwing this up incase someone knows of the top of their head what this might be. Otherwise I will dig out the wiring diagram and figure out the wire color code acronyms and try to search for it there. Sorry for the… --- ## [2018 GEM Changing AGM to AGM extended battery pack](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-changing-agm-to-agm-extended-battery-pack/23304)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2022, 3:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-changing-agm-to-agm-extended-battery-pack/23304 "2022-11-15T03:33:24Z")
So I am changing out the battery pack on a 2018 because I got a great deal on a set of 6 volt AGM batteries (shelf pull locally). So far it doesn’t look as easy as changing the Delta Charger algorithm. I did some researc… --- ## [Parking brake adjustment - what not to do and howTo](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parking-brake-adjustment-what-not-to-do-and-howto/25420)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/parking-brake-adjustment-what-not-to-do-and-howto/25420 "2022-11-13T23:33:56Z")
on my 2008 I had to pull the L/R wheel to get to the L/R brake light and so I also checked by brake pads since my parking brake was not holding the vehicle in place on any kind of an incline. Pads were fine and I saw no … --- ## [High voltage with T5 controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-with-t5-controller/15730)
**Author:** [@Hbbill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hbbill)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2022, 2:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-with-t5-controller/15730 "2022-11-13T02:56:42Z")
I installed two volt 12s packs in series to get a hot rod gem. When first installed, had pack voltage of 94.9 total. Got code 16 on dash (overvoltage). Installed 15v spoof on pin 1 and everything works as it should. WOW… --- ## [Looking for tips to free motor from spline shaft](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-tips-to-free-motor-from-spline-shaft/25362)
**Author:** [@Sniff38](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sniff38)\ **Replies:** 42\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2022, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-tips-to-free-motor-from-spline-shaft/25362 "2022-11-12T12:12:46Z")
CULPRIT: 2008 Gem e4 Special Edition with the 7.0hp GE motor ISSUE: Gearbox oil is leaking from the spline shaft into the motor housing. I’m trying to remove the motor but it’s frozen to the shaft. WHAT I’VE DONE SO … --- ## [Polaris Parts Catalog Gone?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-parts-catalog-gone/25367)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2022, 3:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-parts-catalog-gone/25367 "2022-11-10T15:32:04Z")
I hope it is a mistake but right now it looks like Polaris has taken away access to the parts catalog and is referring you to a dealer. --- ## [GEM 2016-2022 Using Digital Wrench (DW) to change ECM settings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2016-2022-using-digital-wrench-dw-to-change-ecm-settings/25404)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2022, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2016-2022-using-digital-wrench-dw-to-change-ecm-settings/25404 "2022-11-09T18:17:46Z")
I have been told by GEM dealers that you can’t change ECM settings just by using DW. The settings are unique to Serial number and stored in a Polaris Gem database. Which means any changes need to be done by the powers th… --- ## [Clip-on wide angle rear view mirror](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clip-on-wide-angle-rear-view-mirror/25400)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 8, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clip-on-wide-angle-rear-view-mirror/25400 "2022-11-08T01:26:24Z")
When I got my 2002 four or five years ago it already had a 17" long wide angle mirror clipped onto the stock mirror. I’ve really become fond of it and love the fact I can see behind me and to the side of me all at one gl… --- ## [2000 E825 - Remove front end as one assembly?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-remove-front-end-as-one-assembly/25181)
**Author:** [@Po6ept](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Po6ept)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 7, 2022, 1:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-remove-front-end-as-one-assembly/25181 "2022-11-07T01:04:16Z")
I thought an axle was bad, but the harsh clunking noises and grinding is apparently coming from the transaxle. Thee manual shows how to pull it apart one piece at a time, but can I remove the entire front end as one asse… --- ## [Bad Chargery BMS?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-chargery-bms/25347)
**Author:** [@cwm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cwm)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bad-chargery-bms/25347 "2022-11-05T23:38:48Z")
I’ve been running this INWO package for about 6 years and been totally satisfied - Chevy Volt, 21S, 47(?)ah with Chargery 24S BMS, no remote display. Recently pulled the seat and found the Voltage Balance Diff at 251mv. … --- ## [Totally Clueless on my GEM, possible electrical issues?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/totally-clueless-on-my-gem-possible-electrical-issues/25100)
**Author:** [@igeek207](https://community.electricforum.com/u/igeek207)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2022, 10:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/totally-clueless-on-my-gem-possible-electrical-issues/25100 "2022-11-05T22:26:07Z")
We have a 2002 GEM E825-4. It was in storage and during that time the batteries completely depleted. We found out that the batteries we no longer salvageable because the liquid had run down and the plates were destroye… --- ## [Why a windshield wiper?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-a-windshield-wiper/25107)
**Author:** [@jonbbrew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jonbbrew)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 11:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/why-a-windshield-wiper/25107 "2022-11-03T23:51:17Z")
So help me out a bit, why did they put a wiper motor/arm on gems with no water spray mechanism? Just for rain? --- ## [NG1 seems to have died](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ng1-seems-to-have-died/23757)
**Author:** [@mattoleriver](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mattoleriver)\ **Replies:** 21\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 9:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ng1-seems-to-have-died/23757 "2022-11-03T21:30:55Z")
I know so little about this stuff I can’t even come right out and say that the charger is the problem. Here’s what happened: Early yesterday afternoon I parked my 2002 E825 w/Zivan NG1. I plugged it in to recharge and e… --- ## [Looking for 2008 e4 accelerator peddle 0148-01000](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2008-e4-accelerator-peddle-0148-01000/25358)
**Author:** [@Oldschoola](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Oldschoola)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 6:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2008-e4-accelerator-peddle-0148-01000/25358 "2022-11-02T06:42:27Z")
looking to replace the peddle on my 08 e4. already had the pedal and seems like its failing. Looking for anyone selling an original peddle. 0148-01000 --- ## [Spacer on bottom of brake shoes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spacer-on-bottom-of-brake-shoes/25370)
**Author:** [@Joegem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joegem)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2022, 2:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/spacer-on-bottom-of-brake-shoes/25370 "2022-11-03T02:37:54Z")
Without spacer wheel and drum spin freely. When install Trapezoid shaped “Spacer” with short side up behind retainer the drum won’t even go on. Where does spacer go behind shoe behind retainer? --- ## [Nd. Gem owner crook scammer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nd-gem-owner-crook-scammer/25313)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/nd-gem-owner-crook-scammer/25313 "2022-11-02T18:45:37Z")
Jay decided he wanted a new battery for free. Claimed ups damage and refused to return battery to @ScottyD and myself. We of course can’t collect from ups without proof of damage and inspection. Case details Case ID: … --- ## [Question about recent battery replacement in 2008 GEM e4 -- Gel to AGM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-recent-battery-replacement-in-2008-gem-e4-gel-to-agm/25295)
**Author:** [@Sniff38](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Sniff38)\ **Replies:** 48\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2022, 3:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-recent-battery-replacement-in-2008-gem-e4-gel-to-agm/25295 "2022-11-02T03:42:05Z")
I have a 2008 GEM e4 special addition that was running six 12-volt East Penn (Deka) Group 31 gel batteries that were over 7 years old. When fully charged, I would get around 6-7 miles before half of the green bars were … --- ## [1999 GEM E825 Charges but](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e825-charges-but/2607)
**Author:** [@siafu](https://community.electricforum.com/u/siafu)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2022, 2:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e825-charges-but/2607 "2022-11-01T02:18:30Z")
99 GEM E825 with the Zivan charger onboard, not the original. I recently replaced all 6 batteries with regular deep cycle batteries, not GEL or AGM. The car runs great and I finally decided to charge up the new batteri… --- ## [GEM Hard Door Locks](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-hard-door-locks/25344)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2022, 1:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-hard-door-locks/25344 "2022-10-31T01:26:43Z")
I realize that a thief can break the door or pop a window I just want to keep the honest people honest :smiley: I don’t see any off the shelf solutions? A cabinet lock can probably be adapted… --- ## [LiFePO4 Cells](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lifepo4-cells/3327)
**Author:** [@CPseudonym](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CPseudonym)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2013, 11:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lifepo4-cells/3327 "2013-05-01T11:18:40Z")
Hello all, Has anyone any experience or insight into retrofitting LiFePO4 cells into GEM vehicles? My lead acid batteries in my 2005 GEM e2 are needing replacement and I'm considering making the change. Craig [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=27) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=29)