# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=3 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 4 --- ## [Gem Wheels- I have some Questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wheels-i-have-some-questions/12950)
**Author:** [@Dragcar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dragcar)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2026, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wheels-i-have-some-questions/12950 "2026-03-02T18:07:32Z")
Hi, I just ordered some Wheels and tires. Pro-Fit 14" Black Mamba’s with 215/35r14 tires. Putting them on a 2001 4 Seat Gem. They come with standard lug nuts. Research points to needing metric, and possibly some wheel… --- ## [Motor upgrade info](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-upgrade-info/30181)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 14, 2026, 8:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-upgrade-info/30181 "2026-02-14T08:58:26Z")
Will a 7 hp motor out of a 2010 fit in a 2002 --- ## [\-77 error on 96v Lithium setup](https://community.electricforum.com/t/77-error-on-96v-lithium-setup/26109)
**Author:** [@Jrich1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jrich1)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [February 10, 2026, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/77-error-on-96v-lithium-setup/26109 "2026-02-10T15:35:04Z")
Hey Everyone, I did a 96v lithium swap last year from @lithiumgods and everything has been working great but I was never able to fully figure out the -77 error code that occurs when the batteries are fully charged. I ei… --- ## [2001 Motor Noise](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-motor-noise/28070)
**Author:** [@sunol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunol)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [February 8, 2026, 12:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-motor-noise/28070 "2026-02-08T00:44:09Z")
New to me 2001 rebuild is going well. New brakes, wheels, half-shafts, etc. I am down to thinking about the motor. I’m surprised how loud it is. No grinding, just a loud high-pitched electric motor noise. I don’t know wh… --- ## [Gem motor replacement options](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-replacement-options/29350)
**Author:** [@EVBenny](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EVBenny)\ **Replies:** 71\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-replacement-options/29350 "2026-02-05T18:22:01Z")
Hi All, I’m on my 3rd ride-4-fun motor, and I keep burning them out on the hilly roads where I live. Does anyone know of any good motors that I can buy instead? I just don’t know which manufacturers offer quality motor… --- ## [2007 Gem Car Turtle mode issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-gem-car-turtle-mode-issues/13652)
**Author:** [@smitty9](https://community.electricforum.com/u/smitty9)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2026, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-gem-car-turtle-mode-issues/13652 "2026-01-25T18:45:44Z")
I have a 2007 Gem Car E4 I Purchased from a car dealer. They installed new gel batteries before I purchased and put it up for sale. I trailer-ed it home and put a full charge on the batteries. I drove it less than 2 m… --- ## [Dash Lights go Dim](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dash-lights-go-dim/25390)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dash-lights-go-dim/25390 "2026-01-21T14:17:00Z")
When I turn on the headlights & beacon, the dash goes dim It’s fine at night, but in the daytime I can barely tell how fast I’m going Anyone have any insight? My best guess is having a lo or high \[j or h\] headlight on… --- ## [2016+ main wiring harness](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-main-wiring-harness/30063)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-main-wiring-harness/30063 "2026-01-20T16:56:53Z")
Looking for a 2016+ wiring harness for a project I am working on :slight\_smile: --- ## [New 2008 type throttle repair/upgrade](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-2008-type-throttle-repair-upgrade/30098)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 16, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-2008-type-throttle-repair-upgrade/30098 "2026-01-16T15:31:40Z")
New 2008 type throttle repair/upgrade. In theory, no need to open potbox. Not ready for prime time. @AssyRequired --- ## [Anyone with 18+ DeltaQ 48V chargers with LFP profile](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-with-18-deltaq-48v-chargers-with-lfp-profile/30103)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 9:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-with-18-deltaq-48v-chargers-with-lfp-profile/30103 "2026-01-15T21:29:57Z")
I guy on a solar forum had some inverter issues and now need to mount external 48V chargers on his/or his customers batteries. He’s saying he’s got a $300/ea budget so gonna be used most likely. Req were 120VAC input on… --- ## [2013 Gem E2 error 64 Please Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e2-error-64-please-help/30101)
**Author:** [@luanagos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/luanagos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2026, 4:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-e2-error-64-please-help/30101 "2026-01-15T04:24:41Z")
(topic deleted by author) --- ## [2016+ 72v conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-72v-conversion/21805)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 13, 2026, 5:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-72v-conversion/21805 "2026-01-13T17:05:16Z")
Several members are starting 72v coversions. Moving some of the messages to here. Those of us that paved the way are doing it the same. I’m sure there are simpler ways by programming can control. I’m a hardware guy, so… --- ## [Driving max time](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-max-time/24621)
**Author:** [@Tariqm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tariqm)\ **Replies:** 230\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2026, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/driving-max-time/24621 "2026-01-10T15:31:17Z")
Hello guys, Could you pls inform the max driving timing for gem e4 model 2005? I was told that it can’t be driven more than 35 mins continuously! Then I must turn it off for a period so that I can resume driving again fo… --- ## [FUSE #9 keeps blowing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fuse-9-keeps-blowing/26342)
**Author:** [@ibbbhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ibbbhead)\ **Replies:** 111\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2026, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/fuse-9-keeps-blowing/26342 "2026-01-06T23:33:40Z")
Working on a 2007 E2. It runs fine but if any of the accessories are used it blows the 1 amp fuse number 9. The turn signals won’t trip it. But the horn,heater,overhead light bar,head lights and even the brake light will… --- ## [Barrel fuse removal in 2006 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/barrel-fuse-removal-in-2006-gem/30074)
**Author:** [@Gem2006](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem2006)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 4:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/barrel-fuse-removal-in-2006-gem/30074 "2026-01-03T16:07:39Z")
I am unfamiliar on how to get to the barrel fuse with the plastic cover on it in the fuse box of my 2006 e4 Gem. Please advise. Thank you --- ## [2012 GEM Troubleshooting- No movement ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-troubleshooting-no-movement/30058)
**Author:** [@Coastalev](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Coastalev)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2025, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-gem-troubleshooting-no-movement/30058 "2025-12-31T23:18:09Z")
Good evening, I am relatively new to GEMs but in my short time I have enjoyed getting to work on them. I have one that came into my shop that has had me stumped for a little bit so I am reaching out for some help. Its … --- ## [Is the Oversight Effective?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-oversight-effective/25477)
**Author:** [@Garthhh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Garthhh)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 30, 2025, 2:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-the-oversight-effective/25477 "2025-12-30T14:56:51Z")
Anyone ever gotten a ticket for Driving a GEM on a road with a speed limit higher than 35? What about for driving over 25? --- ## [2018 E6 as test car!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-e6-as-test-car/30012)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2025, 5:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-e6-as-test-car/30012 "2025-12-27T17:01:40Z")
I have a 2018 I just bought for some parts so if anyone is looking to beta test any ideas on a 2018 E6 let me know happy to help out on trying things out as a guinea pig. --- ## [Wetsounds Soundbar install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wetsounds-soundbar-install/29795)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 104\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2025, 12:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wetsounds-soundbar-install/29795 "2025-12-24T00:07:02Z")
Hey I installed a Wetsounds Soundbar in my 2016 Hot Rod Gem. Super easy install & the Wire hook up for mine is Temp. But I just hooked the power and ground to the cars Constant 12v power & Ground. Well after I installed… --- ## [Gem Lost 5 mph after 26 mph trial run](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-lost-5-mph-after-26-mph-trial-run/30019)
**Author:** [@dwfman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dwfman)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-lost-5-mph-after-26-mph-trial-run/30019 "2025-12-23T20:55:09Z")
I just installed a Mighty Mite battery pack in my 2000 Gem e825 (4 seater). My trial run went well, top speed of 26 mph. Charged the battery pack and a few days later the speed was only 19-20mph. Nothing is dragging, … --- ## [Upgrading braking power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-braking-power/30003)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-braking-power/30003 "2025-12-19T12:31:19Z")
hey all - going around at ~40mph seems to wear out your brakes a lot faster. I am looking for the best brake upgrade for a 2018 E6. If this has already been discussed please link me. I did a search and didn’t see anythi… --- ## [Hotwire '14 E2 (lost key)?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hotwire-14-e2-lost-key/30026)
**Author:** [@Gemmy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemmy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 12:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hotwire-14-e2-lost-key/30026 "2025-12-19T12:12:36Z")
Im looking at this from Craigslist. Key lost/dead batteries/unknown history, so I know its a pig in a poke. I can buy a new switch/key but I want to see if it will ‘come alive’ before I sink any $$$ into it. 3 wires on… --- ## [Programming cable](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming-cable/19340)
**Author:** [@Ljtoro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ljtoro)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 9:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/programming-cable/19340 "2025-12-19T09:45:04Z")
Good morning all I misplaced my programming cable and need one ASAP … who has one for sale or knows where I can get one Thank you --- ## [2018 Polaris GEM radio replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-polaris-gem-radio-replacement/19784)
**Author:** [@TheVillager](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TheVillager)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2025, 4:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-polaris-gem-radio-replacement/19784 "2025-12-18T04:32:45Z")
My factory-installed radio (Lightning Audio-1500BT) died and I need a replacement and hopefully upgrade to better model. The model installed is only 4 inches deep but I think I need a larger (i.e. deeper) radio. Has anyo… --- ## [2008 e4 for sale ride4fun + lithium conversion - $8200](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-for-sale-ride4fun-lithium-conversion-8200/29908)
**Author:** [@Oldschoola](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Oldschoola)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2025, 2:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-e4-for-sale-ride4fun-lithium-conversion-8200/29908 "2025-12-15T14:06:54Z")
I am selling our 2008 Gem E4 golfcart. This thing is seriously fast. Has 2 speeds, regular(30mph+) and fast(40mph+). The moonroof is a great addition and makes the cart feel very open. The cargo box is great for carryi… --- ## [2022 e6 speed upgrade ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2022-e6-speed-upgrade/26666)
**Author:** [@Gfantsimon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gfantsimon)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2025, 7:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2022-e6-speed-upgrade/26666 "2025-12-14T19:25:28Z")
Greetings all, I’ve been reading through the forums, but I’m confused whether the magic magnet will work or what we need to do to increase the speed of our GEM. Any help is much appreciated! My email is gina@fantsimon.… --- ## [Tonight is the night!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tonight-is-the-night/29969)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 5:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/tonight-is-the-night/29969 "2025-12-08T17:36:58Z")
It is finally here. Tonight is the light parade here is Elk Grove were I will do my parade premier of my highly modified 2002 e825 four seat GEM. --- ## [Has anyone hacked this for a 2018 yet?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-hacked-this-for-a-2018-yet/29944)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-hacked-this-for-a-2018-yet/29944 "2025-12-06T21:05:42Z")
--- ## [Where is the 2016+ stock windshield washer nozzle mounted?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-is-the-2016-stock-windshield-washer-nozzle-mounted/29952)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-is-the-2016-stock-windshield-washer-nozzle-mounted/29952 "2025-12-05T02:32:04Z")
If anyone could post pictures that would be greatly appreciated! --- ## [Lithium Conversion Trouble “Help Me” 2008E6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-trouble-help-me-2008e6/29957)
**Author:** [@Casanova8](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Casanova8)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 2, 2025, 2:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-trouble-help-me-2008e6/29957 "2025-12-02T14:58:07Z")
Hello everyone, I just picked up a 2008 Gem Car E6. I bought it from the marketplace and the description said the batteries died on them and want to get rid of it. I immediately purchase a 72V lithium battery from Amaz… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=2) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=4)