# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=37 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 38 --- ## [Clunk when hitting accelerator](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clunk-when-hitting-accelerator/23937)
**Author:** [@barquey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/barquey)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2022, 4:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clunk-when-hitting-accelerator/23937 "2022-04-11T16:28:34Z")
Hey guys! I have a 2002 E825 and have been researching for answers. Our cart works good, but upon pressing the accelerator regardless of full stop or from a coast, there is a thump or clunk as the motor engages the drive… --- ## [Benchtop Programming of a T2 controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/benchtop-programming-of-a-t2-controller/23509)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 61\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 6:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/benchtop-programming-of-a-t2-controller/23509 "2022-04-10T18:09:49Z")
I’ve installed the Sentry 4.07.00e software, added FTDI driver and see COM1 in Windows hardware device tree but the Sentry software will not show anything when I click Monitor or even “Find device”. Using the kit I got … --- ## [Mileage per kWh?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mileage-per-kwh/23693)
**Author:** [@CarpenterPete](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CarpenterPete)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2022, 12:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mileage-per-kwh/23693 "2022-04-10T00:09:22Z")
Hey GEM friends, i’m curious. Have any of you calculated your miles per kWh? What are you getting? I have an eLXD with a 10kWh gel battery pack but i’m only getting 10-15 miles of range. In efficiency terms, that’s w… --- ## [Help with Zivan charger!!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-zivan-charger/23909)
**Author:** [@barquey](https://community.electricforum.com/u/barquey)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 10:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-zivan-charger/23909 "2022-04-09T22:40:46Z")
Hi guys I just bought a 2002 Gem 825. I swapped the batteries for some flooded lead acid (114 amp hours) now the Zivan charger has the micro updated sticker, with 3 settings labeled. C,D, and F. C - Gel D - PRC F - Tr… --- ## [What model controller is used for a 2008 Gem elXD?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-model-controller-is-used-for-a-2008-gem-elxd/23914)
**Author:** [@hollisvhan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hollisvhan)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2022, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-model-controller-is-used-for-a-2008-gem-elxd/23914 "2022-04-09T14:26:04Z")
What controller s can I use for my Gem elxd.Mine was removed so I dont know what model. Also a T1 can it be used in what model years? How are T1 and T2 different? --- ## [SOC reset for 2019 Gem E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/soc-reset-for-2019-gem-e4/22494)
**Author:** [@Banshee01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Banshee01)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 4:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/soc-reset-for-2019-gem-e4/22494 "2022-04-08T16:57:51Z")
I was doing work on the gem so had everything unplugged. When does the SOC bars reset? I gave it a full charge but nothing. Does it need a few drive and charge cycles? --- ## [Battery Charger Reprograming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-reprograming/23801)
**Author:** [@FluffytheClown](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FluffytheClown)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-reprograming/23801 "2022-04-06T17:44:27Z")
I am in the process of converting my 2007 Gem E2 from Lead Acid battery to Lithium. I have 24 - Docan Power 3.2 Volt 230 Amp (Lifepo4) batteries. I am using a Daly 24s 72v 100a BMS. I figure that I should have a bit m… --- ## ['03 handy homemade tote + plastic repair success](https://community.electricforum.com/t/03-handy-homemade-tote-plastic-repair-success/23850)
**Author:** [@JMac](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JMac)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 5, 2022, 1:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/03-handy-homemade-tote-plastic-repair-success/23850 "2022-04-05T01:37:48Z")
This is a box I made to fit the back seat of my '03 E4. It locks into the otherwise useless “grab bars” on the rear seats with plywood disks that attach with 1/4-20 knobs into T-nuts. Goes in and out fast, and carries a… --- ## [More speed please](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-speed-please/18095)
**Author:** [@drazzi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/drazzi)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2022, 4:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/more-speed-please/18095 "2022-04-01T04:05:50Z")
Hi I have a 2006 E4 which I have totally renovated, I run 24" tires @ 40psi with a Ride for Fun 7.5 hp motor, new gel batteries, I can only run 32mph. Can anyone suggest what I can do to squeeze a few m’sph please --- ## [Need Battery\\Charger Help with 2011 eS with Delta-Q](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-battery-charger-help-with-2011-es-with-delta-q/23837)
**Author:** [@weasle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/weasle)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-battery-charger-help-with-2011-es-with-delta-q/23837 "2022-03-29T21:40:28Z")
Hey folks, I just picked up a 2011 eS model which needs batteries. It currently has a Delta-Q 922-7200-04B with the original but dead 8G31 gel batteries. I have a couple of questions. If I understand this correctly, I s… --- ## [New GEM owner. So slow going uphill?!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-owner-so-slow-going-uphill/18066)
**Author:** [@looooby](https://community.electricforum.com/u/looooby)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2022, 12:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-owner-so-slow-going-uphill/18066 "2022-03-29T00:19:27Z")
We recently purchased a 2001 GEM, it has all kinds of fun cosmetic upgrades including LED lights, roof rack, 14’ fancy wheels, bluetooth music player etc. I enlisted my neighbor to upgrade the brakes to disc brakes whi… --- ## [Can a Delta-q 912-7200-02 be reprogrammed for LiPo4 use?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-delta-q-912-7200-02-be-reprogrammed-for-lipo4-use/23825)
**Author:** [@gleeming](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gleeming)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2022, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-delta-q-912-7200-02-be-reprogrammed-for-lipo4-use/23825 "2022-03-28T23:56:01Z")
Upgrading to LiPo4 and need to know if I need to replace the charger in my E2. Thanks --- ## [Quick Charge Charger Conversion on 2005 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-charge-charger-conversion-on-2005-gem/1554)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 37\ **Last updated:** [March 26, 2022, 1:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-charge-charger-conversion-on-2005-gem/1554 "2022-03-26T01:19:09Z")
When the Chinese made Delta-Q battery charger in our 2005 GEM failed after only four years of modest use, I considered all the repair / replacement options. Factory repairs are by contract with GEM, so I can't just send… --- ## [New to Gem: Bought 2002 E825 for hilly area](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-bought-2002-e825-for-hilly-area/22061)
**Author:** [@mkmkmk](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mkmkmk)\ **Replies:** 50\ **Last updated:** [March 24, 2022, 3:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-gem-bought-2002-e825-for-hilly-area/22061 "2022-03-24T03:25:56Z")
Hi all - Bought a used 2002 E825 4-seater that needs a bit (lot) of love. The batteries were replaced Feb/March 2020 and the previous owner said it’s been “chipped” for extra speed. I hit about 30-35mph on flat roads. I… --- ## [New lithium packs coming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-lithium-packs-coming/23659)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [March 23, 2022, 2:05am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-lithium-packs-coming/23659 "2022-03-23T02:05:49Z")
Lithium battery packs coming soon. Sneak peak, INWO and I are bringing in some new lithium packs. We will have multiple options available, entry level, to the largest packs ever available in a Gem. They have been hard to… --- ## [How did you get your title, and what does it say on it?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-did-you-get-your-title-and-what-does-it-say-on-it/4743)
**Author:** [@rayhaque](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rayhaque)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-did-you-get-your-title-and-what-does-it-say-on-it/4743 "2022-03-22T01:41:30Z")
I called my local title office this morning, asking them about purchasing an NEV (the Mullen Urbee). I got some interesting questions. One reoccurring question was "it this like the little white one I see around town"?… --- ## [2002 E825 Gem Cart Headlights - Can I replace bulb with a LED/brighter subsitute?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-gem-cart-headlights-can-i-replace-bulb-with-a-led-brighter-subsitute/23772)
**Author:** [@Ahayes488](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ahayes488)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 22, 2022, 1:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-gem-cart-headlights-can-i-replace-bulb-with-a-led-brighter-subsitute/23772 "2022-03-22T01:10:22Z")
Hi All! The bulbs in my 2002 E825 are a bit dull and am looking to boost the brightness at night without installing a light bar, etc. Is it possible to replace the bulbs with an LED equivalent, and if so, which bulbs w… --- ## [eM1400 parking brake adjustment procedure - all years (2014-2021), all variants (LSV & non-LSV)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/em1400-parking-brake-adjustment-procedure-all-years-2014-2021-all-variants-lsv-non-lsv/23762)
**Author:** [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2022, 6:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/em1400-parking-brake-adjustment-procedure-all-years-2014-2021-all-variants-lsv-non-lsv/23762 "2022-03-20T06:51:05Z")
How to adjust the parking brake on the GEM eM1400, all years 2014-2021. Making this easier to search for (hopefully). I don’t care if the info exists in both threads, personally, I’d rather that then see posts deleted … --- ## [2002 GEM 285 no longer reaches full speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-285-no-longer-reaches-full-speed/23745)
**Author:** [@Surfercapt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Surfercapt)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2022, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-285-no-longer-reaches-full-speed/23745 "2022-03-17T20:24:32Z")
Hi, I have a 2002 GEM 285 which no longer reaches full speed. Over the last couple of months the top speed has gone from 25/26 mph to 20/21 mph. Batteries check out good, new charger. No error codes. Any Ideas? --- ## [Possible armature melt down?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possible-armature-melt-down/23742)
**Author:** [@ibbbhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ibbbhead)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 9:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/possible-armature-melt-down/23742 "2022-03-16T21:25:55Z")
Pulled a motor to replace input shaft and found this in the armature. Very hard. Motor ran good. Anybody have an answer. --- ## [Need 21 tooth upgraded input shaft kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-21-tooth-upgraded-input-shaft-kit/23741)
**Author:** [@ibbbhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ibbbhead)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 16, 2022, 3:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-21-tooth-upgraded-input-shaft-kit/23741 "2022-03-16T15:21:57Z")
Hey old Houseboater do you still have any 21 tooth upgraded input shaft kits. --- ## [GEM E825 12v. inop. DC DC converter suspect](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-12v-inop-dc-dc-converter-suspect/20160)
**Author:** [@JCR](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JCR)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-12v-inop-dc-dc-converter-suspect/20160 "2022-03-15T22:57:42Z")
I saw a post about the relay on the converter being subject to a recall and stuck. My symptoms are the same. The 10amp (that is what was in there, anyway) is blown and there appears to be a dead short in the circuit s… --- ## [How much is 2008 Gem E2 worth](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-is-2008-gem-e2-worth/23734)
**Author:** [@Dleitzke](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dleitzke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 15, 2022, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-is-2008-gem-e2-worth/23734 "2022-03-15T19:16:02Z")
How much is a 2008 Gem E2 with 634 miles worth batteries need to be replaced they are 5 years old. And what else do I need to check on. They are asking $4850 --- ## [Operating voltage change](https://community.electricforum.com/t/operating-voltage-change/23704)
**Author:** [@krateos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/krateos)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [March 14, 2022, 2:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/operating-voltage-change/23704 "2022-03-14T02:15:35Z")
Good morning, I would like to ask if the gem can work (motor only, and not the rest of the systems) if I replace the speed controller and the battery with 48 volts and leave the same 72volt motor. --- ## [Not sure which direction to go](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-sure-which-direction-to-go/23653)
**Author:** [@Nomo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nomo)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [March 13, 2022, 8:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-sure-which-direction-to-go/23653 "2022-03-13T20:12:24Z")
We wanted a cheap golf cart for cruising the camp ground. I was just given a 2002 gem e82. It has some broken plastic and a broken rear wind screen. The vehicle had no batteries and was told the charger didn’t work. The … --- ## [E2 hard doors for sale](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-hard-doors-for-sale/23546)
**Author:** [@Blake](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Blake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 9, 2022, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e2-hard-doors-for-sale/23546 "2022-03-09T15:03:10Z")
Have E2 hard doors that I took off 2015. Located in The Villages, FL. (near Orlando). Sold the E2 to my uncle in AZ and he didn’t want the doors. After this cold Florida winter, wouldn’t doors be nice? call me. 612-… --- ## ["Neener-neener" said the eM1400](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neener-neener-said-the-em1400/23615)
**Author:** [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neener-neener-said-the-em1400/23615 "2022-03-07T18:59:59Z")
This just makes me chuckle. The M35 is a lot of things, besides very big… Although factory equipped dump truck is not one of them. Alternately titled “R.Lee Emmy is excited” --- ## [Detailing : Restoring the Polaris Gem plastic Shine](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detailing-restoring-the-polaris-gem-plastic-shine/23673)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 7, 2022, 1:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/detailing-restoring-the-polaris-gem-plastic-shine/23673 "2022-03-07T01:38:35Z")
Didn’t see many posts on this condition. I’m restoring and selling a 2014 Gem E6s acquired at auction. The cart spent its days at the Mission Hills Westin resort in Palm Springs. I don’t know what cleaning agent they us… --- ## [2005 lost speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-lost-speed/23663)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2022, 3:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-lost-speed/23663 "2022-03-06T03:51:39Z")
2005 E2 T3 - batteries 3 months - short AMD 7.5 - 37 mph cart. Normal this morning. This after noon 16 mph turtle NO CODE. Checked everything normally checked. Trip to FSIP? --- ## [Wheel vibration](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-vibration/23657)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [March 3, 2022, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-vibration/23657 "2022-03-03T13:50:31Z")
Depends on what year Gem you have. 2000-2004 have horrible suspension. Big wheels make it much worse, rides really hard. 2005 was a big improvement. up to 16", 50 series tires, ride well. 2013+ another big suspension upg… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=36) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=38)