# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=4 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 5 --- ## [Question about factory GEM Li-ion batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-factory-gem-li-ion-batteries/29937)
**Author:** [@Paul\_Tr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Paul_Tr)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 7:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/question-about-factory-gem-li-ion-batteries/29937 "2025-12-01T07:22:14Z")
Hello, I sold my 2002 GEM this year after owning it for 19 years. I am now the proud owner of a 2025 GEM e4 with a factory 8kW lithium battery, and I love it! I am a retired NASA mechanical design engineer, but have l… --- ## [Dave’s Magic Magnet vs others](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dave-s-magic-magnet-vs-others/19565)
**Author:** [@Red1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Red1)\ **Replies:** 49\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 5:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dave-s-magic-magnet-vs-others/19565 "2025-12-01T05:08:44Z")
Dear Sir, Hope you can provide your expertise on this matter. I have an 06 Gem and looking to increase my MPH by 7-10 from the standard 25 MPH. I would appreciate your input and any comments or suggestions Thank you ve… --- ## [Error code 81 on 2008 e2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-81-on-2008-e2/29669)
**Author:** [@cwm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cwm)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-81-on-2008-e2/29669 "2025-12-01T00:49:14Z")
2008 e2, INWO Chevy Volt pack, Rodney’s rebuilt D&D blue 7.5 hp motor. I’ve owned it 13 years and it is run several times a week year round. About 7 miles into my ride running about 25 mph and motor quit. Coasted off th… --- ## [2017 E6 windshield super "foggy" at night](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-e6-windshield-super-foggy-at-night/29938)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-e6-windshield-super-foggy-at-night/29938 "2025-12-01T00:13:48Z")
Is anyone else having any an issue where the front windshield gets super foggy at night where you can’t even see out of it when driving at night. Just got a this GEM and since got it the windshield has been doing this i… --- ## [I’m a Big Fan of these](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-m-a-big-fan-of-these/24329)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2025, 7:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-m-a-big-fan-of-these/24329 "2025-11-30T07:04:46Z")
:slight\_smile: these CaFramo Fans are great. They swivel 360 & provide a nice breeze. The blades are soft & safe if and when you come in contact with them. We discovered them while boating and decided to use them in the … --- ## [Drum brakes on 02 gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/drum-brakes-on-02-gem/29904)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 7:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/drum-brakes-on-02-gem/29904 "2025-11-27T19:23:19Z")
Anyone know what size the brakes are , or were to get compatible parts --- ## [What’s up with all the ADDS](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-s-up-with-all-the-adds/29933)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 27, 2025, 2:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-s-up-with-all-the-adds/29933 "2025-11-27T02:18:33Z")
On my I phone the adds are SUPER annoying they are like flys that you have to swat. Many of the adds that pop up Block the REPLY button you have to close the add to even hit the reply button. Super Lame --- ## [Gem tires and rims](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-tires-and-rims/29928)
**Author:** [@Reggie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reggie)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-tires-and-rims/29928 "2025-11-25T17:09:37Z")
I’m looking For mag rims and tires for a 2011 e2. Anyone have them for sale? 303-877-3323 Reggie --- ## [Looking to buy a 2016+ GEM e6 with Doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-2016-gem-e6-with-doors/29917)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2025, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-2016-gem-e6-with-doors/29917 "2025-11-25T16:09:00Z")
I am new to the forum so I hope this is okay (if not please let me know). If anyone is looking to sell a 2016+ GEM e6 with doors in San Diego region please let me know! Thanks! --- ## [GEM 4 2020 Battery Problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-4-2020-battery-problem/29925)
**Author:** [@Benni](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Benni)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2025, 10:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-4-2020-battery-problem/29925 "2025-11-23T22:07:20Z")
Hi, I am from germany and bought a GEM 4 from 2020 with just 7km . At first I change the „old“ batterys. Now I installed a new battery pack. The Charger just load 2-3h with 20A. After losding the ODO Shows just around 3… --- ## [Some weight specs now that the train is done](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-weight-specs-now-that-the-train-is-done/29813)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2025, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/some-weight-specs-now-that-the-train-is-done/29813 "2025-11-21T11:07:26Z")
I weighed each pair of wheels with a scale under each of the back wheels then the front wheels. Here’s the picture with no people and then +400 lb at ~24″ aft (L≈70″): Rear (measured): 465 + 450 = 915 lb Front (measur… --- ## [Seat covers needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/seat-covers-needed/29910)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 9:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/seat-covers-needed/29910 "2025-11-17T21:41:27Z")
looking for black seat covers for my 2002 gem four seater any help --- ## [Rear seat mount , works](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seat-mount-works/29882)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seat-mount-works/29882 "2025-11-17T15:23:04Z")
--- ## [Gen 3 (2016) vs Gen 2 and 1 (2015 and older) GEMs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gen-3-2016-vs-gen-2-and-1-2015-and-older-gems/29869)
**Author:** [@raceman95](https://community.electricforum.com/u/raceman95)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 4:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gen-3-2016-vs-gen-2-and-1-2015-and-older-gems/29869 "2025-11-17T04:38:53Z")
New member here, and I’ve done some searching, although maybe I wasn’t searching right, but I couldn’t find a ton of info from people that have good long term experience with both the newer and older models. Hoping yall … --- ## [GEM 2005 ES Rear Brake lights staying lit, no rear turn blinkers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-es-rear-brake-lights-staying-lit-no-rear-turn-blinkers/29847)
**Author:** [@UncleGemmy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/UncleGemmy)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2025, 3:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-es-rear-brake-lights-staying-lit-no-rear-turn-blinkers/29847 "2025-11-17T03:07:17Z")
I’ve got a new to me 2005 GEM ES that seems to have some wiring issues going on with it’s rear lights. • Brake lights and turn signals are not working on any of the 4x rear lights. • When I turn on the headlights, a… --- ## [Disable Backup Beeper 2005 Gem e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disable-backup-beeper-2005-gem-e4/29837)
**Author:** [@mike7959](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mike7959)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2025, 4:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disable-backup-beeper-2005-gem-e4/29837 "2025-11-15T04:25:16Z")
The backup beeper on this model is internal to the PSDM (fuse box) located under the dash. I would like to silence it either entirely or cut the annoying sound way down however I cannot pinpoint the exact location on the… --- ## [2002 gem lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-lithium-conversion/29864)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 38\ **Last updated:** [November 13, 2025, 6:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-lithium-conversion/29864 "2025-11-13T06:30:19Z")
Looking at all these lithium batteries swaps , I’m seeing the con is they don’t fit in the front hood , I don’t mind doing the modification to save money is there any brands people have used and had success with and then… --- ## [2002 gem electric car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-electric-car/29888)
**Author:** [@Emoney727](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Emoney727)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 8:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-electric-car/29888 "2025-11-11T08:26:48Z")
Continuing the discussion from Just purchased 2002 e825-4 where to start rejuvenation?: I got a 2002 for 2k with dead batteries. $720 for 6 new 12v and she does 32mph easy. --- ## [2016 E4 4sale 20k](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e4-4sale-20k/29037)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 7:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e4-4sale-20k/29037 "2025-11-09T19:14:02Z")
--- ## [2001 GEM 825 Master Switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-825-master-switch/29081)
**Author:** [@Rose88](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rose88)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 3:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-825-master-switch/29081 "2025-11-09T15:42:30Z")
Ok i have aquired a 2001 E-825 2 seater. 72v has been sitting in a garage for almost 10yrs. Got it home and started with 6 new batteries. All went well at this point. Had no key so i used a paperclip to join the 2 wires … --- ## [Rear seat fab, coming along](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seat-fab-coming-along/29875)
**Author:** [@Bigeric619](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bigeric619)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2025, 12:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-seat-fab-coming-along/29875 "2025-11-09T12:00:24Z")
--- ## [Wetsounds Stealth 12 Sound Bar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wetsounds-stealth-12-sound-bar/29858)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2025, 7:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wetsounds-stealth-12-sound-bar/29858 "2025-11-06T19:24:20Z")
Hey I have a Stealth 12 Soundbar for sale $500 fits new and old gems . 34 across and 4 inch high 4 inch deep --- ## [2002 GEM E825 2 Seater NOT WORKING (Kinda)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-2-seater-not-working-kinda/29834)
**Author:** [@MyVibeworks](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyVibeworks)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-2-seater-not-working-kinda/29834 "2025-11-05T15:16:32Z")
Hello, We will start this story off a long time ago (no not in a galaxy far far away). But when i purchased an 2002 GEM last year, I didn’t get to drive it much, but when I did i didn’t use the radio until one day, and … --- ## [2002 Gem car. 72v to 12v converter Q&A](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-72v-to-12v-converter-q-a/29854)
**Author:** [@Emoney727](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Emoney727)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 3, 2025, 11:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-72v-to-12v-converter-q-a/29854 "2025-11-03T23:33:16Z")
So I know that the 2002 gem car has a 72 volt to 12 volt DC converter to run all the 12 volt accessories. I recently bought some 60 watt LEDs and they come with a relay. I understand the reasoning and the method of the r… --- ## [2005 Gem e2 time for Li Ion Battery Upgrade - Suggestions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-time-for-li-ion-battery-upgrade-suggestions/29828)
**Author:** [@RonaldS](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RonaldS)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 2, 2025, 2:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-time-for-li-ion-battery-upgrade-suggestions/29828 "2025-11-02T02:44:32Z")
My Gem e2 gel batteries are finally dying, after many years of faithful service. I have the R4F blue motor but everything else is stock. Used primarily for going around the neighborhood and for golf. Looking for suggest… --- ## [GEM ES Percent Charge Meter Reads Incorrectly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-es-percent-charge-meter-reads-incorrectly/21768)
**Author:** [@Up-N-Over](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Up-N-Over)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [November 1, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-es-percent-charge-meter-reads-incorrectly/21768 "2025-11-01T21:22:51Z")
I just purchased a 2005 GEM ES that did not have any batteries and was missing the DC to DC converter and did not have the QuiQ charger installed. I installed a good DC to DC converter and the battery charger, as well as… --- ## [Quiq charger installation on e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quiq-charger-installation-on-e825/29842)
**Author:** [@Jporter1997](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jporter1997)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quiq-charger-installation-on-e825/29842 "2025-10-30T23:14:33Z")
Trying to replace the old zivan charger for this 912-7200. I’m just not certain where to connect all these wires to safely. --- ## [T1 controller programming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/t1-controller-programming/29839)
**Author:** [@sunol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sunol)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/t1-controller-programming/29839 "2025-10-30T19:50:56Z")
Any recommendations on getting a T1 controller programmed? Are there still handheld programmers for rent? I had mine reprogrammed a few years ago. Now I just want to eliminate the 35 mph speed limit I put in place now th… --- ## [2015 E4. Code 05](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e4-code-05/29732)
**Author:** [@DanielE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DanielE)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2025, 3:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e4-code-05/29732 "2025-10-30T03:55:38Z")
Everything acts normal until I press the gas pedal and get a code 05. No clunk sound from the clunk sound maker. Hot battery leads at the PTSDM read 79-80v. Where should I start diagnostics? How to check the go-pedal p… --- ## [01 E825 NO GO just master click](https://community.electricforum.com/t/01-e825-no-go-just-master-click/29811)
**Author:** [@Rose88](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rose88)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2025, 8:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/01-e825-no-go-just-master-click/29811 "2025-10-24T20:54:59Z")
Car sat for 10 yrs, we got it and replaced all 6 batteries and got it to run. Ran great for about 2 months and NOW it was barely creeping and % of batteries was around 60%. Brought it to shop charged batteries to 95% wou… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=3) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=5)