# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=40 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 41 --- ## [Adjusting Rear camber on a 2016# Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adjusting-rear-camber-on-a-2016-gem/23212)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 8:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adjusting-rear-camber-on-a-2016-gem/23212 "2022-01-08T20:21:29Z")
So the other day I noticed my Rear Tires have been wearing UN even on the inside edge. To the naked eye it looks like the tires are sitting straight up & down and everything is fine. Just wondering if the rear camber i… --- ## [Trunkback upper foam rubber bumpers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trunkback-upper-foam-rubber-bumpers/22882)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2022, 6:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trunkback-upper-foam-rubber-bumpers/22882 "2022-01-08T18:31:26Z")
So the 2002 not only rides like a truck but it rattles like a cattle car with most of the sounds coming from the trunkback. I’ve added bumpers on the lid to help but most all the sound is because the 2 large rubber pill… --- ## [Ford think issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-issue/23183)
**Author:** [@Rancentyre](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rancentyre)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2022, 12:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ford-think-issue/23183 "2022-01-06T00:57:40Z")
I have a 2002 ford think, beforehand I had no accessories, I replaced dc dc box, now everything works. However a week afterwards my batteries started getting hot when charging, and battery power was failing fairly fast. … --- ## [Paniting a GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/paniting-a-gem/4631)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [January 4, 2022, 5:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/paniting-a-gem/4631 "2022-01-04T17:44:39Z")
For those of you brave enough to paint your GEM let us know how you did it and what you used and how it's been holding up. I have a friend that owns a body shop. He bought a Gem well it was a Trans 2 to be accurate. Th… --- ## [Lithium Conversion - A Novice View](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-a-novice-view/16766)
**Author:** [@cbepps](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cbepps)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2022, 9:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-a-novice-view/16766 "2022-01-03T21:40:54Z")
With the help and guidance of others (@Inwo, @kinghappy, @Reddevil) here in the forum, I’ve just completed a conversion to Lithium using a 25cell pack (aka green cells). I’ve got a 2006 e4 with a stock DeltaQ charger th… --- ## [E6 Gem Cars for sale - 2012 & 2013](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-gem-cars-for-sale-2012-2013/21030)
**Author:** [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 2, 2022, 7:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-gem-cars-for-sale-2012-2013/21030 "2022-01-02T19:30:59Z")
Selling 3 E6 Gem Cars - 2 are 2013’s and 1 is a 2012. One of the 2013’s has damage to the roof and windshield from a tree branch falling on it also causing some damage to the plastics. I can send more pictures of e… --- ## [Gem car lithium batteries?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-lithium-batteries/22194)
**Author:** [@Jatgm1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jatgm1)\ **Replies:** 45\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2022, 12:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-lithium-batteries/22194 "2022-01-01T00:51:10Z")
So what is the maximum range you can achieve with lithium batteries in a gem electric car? What batteries have a good amount of power for a reasonable price and some sort of explanation of how to wire it up with a bms an… --- ## [Lower Control Arm to yoke connection SNAFU](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lower-control-arm-to-yoke-connection-snafu/23159)
**Author:** [@Reddevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reddevil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2021, 10:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lower-control-arm-to-yoke-connection-snafu/23159 "2021-12-27T22:22:56Z")
Nothing better than having the kids home for the holidays… trying to do an emergency stop he locks the brakes and learns the physics lesson that light vehicles skate even on dry pavement (you guys pining for 50 mph GEMs… --- ## [GEM - Popular Topics](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-popular-topics/11836)
**Author:** [@emiliofcastillo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/emiliofcastillo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 23, 2021, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-popular-topics/11836 "2021-12-23T23:56:59Z")
POPULAR TOPICS in GEM FORUM --- ## [How to reprogram controller yourself?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-reprogram-controller-yourself/23130)
**Author:** [@Jatgm1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jatgm1)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2021, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-to-reprogram-controller-yourself/23130 "2021-12-22T17:37:47Z")
So I would like to find out what equipment is needed to reprogram a gem yourself. Could someone help me figure out how it works? Also preferably a way of understanding how the components in the controller work as well. I… --- ## [Mystery wires! anybody want to educate me?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mystery-wires-anybody-want-to-educate-me/23105)
**Author:** [@JMac](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JMac)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mystery-wires-anybody-want-to-educate-me/23105 "2021-12-18T17:51:43Z")
Tracking down Gremlins. Discovered a 2 wire harness. one 12 gauge black wire is attached to battery 6- terminal and controller B- lug. 2nd wire parallels 1st , and is unattached, hanging out near the controller & has … --- ## [Looking for help with a Delta Q Model 922-7200-04B](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-a-delta-q-model-922-7200-04b/23107)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2021, 12:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-help-with-a-delta-q-model-922-7200-04b/23107 "2021-12-18T12:02:41Z")
I acquired a project GEM 2014 E6s from an auction this week. For starters no lights on the Delta Q charger. I dissassembled it and it has a bad ceramic fuse. I could replace the fuse, but feel likely there is a bad compo… --- ## [2017 Gem em 1400 questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-em-1400-questions/22910)
**Author:** [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2021, 1:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-em-1400-questions/22910 "2021-12-14T01:13:54Z")
I’m looking to get some info on these, I found one a couple hours away for sale for $2500 with 3400 miles. The owner says the batteries might be starting to show their age and there’s an intermittent error code that pop… --- ## [Rear wheel bearing removal procedure](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-removal-procedure/23065)
**Author:** [@boodab71](https://community.electricforum.com/u/boodab71)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2021, 4:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-wheel-bearing-removal-procedure/23065 "2021-12-12T04:21:13Z")
Hello!, Im looking to find the procedure for replacing a 2002 Gem E825 rear wheel bearing. It doesnt seem to be in the service manual that I obtained online. Does anyone have this procedure? Thanks, Bruce --- ## [2001 Gem no power to BDI](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-no-power-to-bdi/23063)
**Author:** [@hollisvhan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hollisvhan)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2021, 1:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-no-power-to-bdi/23063 "2021-12-11T13:42:03Z")
2001 Gem E825 no power to BDI , lights dont work. It buzzes when break is released. Checked fuses, controller, DC DC converter, relay, interlock. I did check voltage to main contactor and it read only 36 volts. --- ## [Controller swap 2016+ part trois](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-swap-2016-part-trois/22522)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/controller-swap-2016-part-trois/22522 "2021-12-10T17:47:53Z")
Giving this another go. --- ## [The Best Heater for your GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-heater-for-your-gem/23046)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2021, 5:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-best-heater-for-your-gem/23046 "2021-12-10T05:59:11Z")
First off if you don’t have Doors on your car I think “your pushing a Train Uphill” as far as trying to keep warm with a Heater. But with that said you perhaps have other options. I’ll talk about them later. This i… --- ## [Early Gem compared to what?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/early-gem-compared-to-what/23029)
**Author:** [@png](https://community.electricforum.com/u/png)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 11:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/early-gem-compared-to-what/23029 "2021-12-09T23:16:50Z")
I’m considering buying a 2002 Gem but I’ve been reading this forum and see a number of warnings regarding ride, brakes, and steering. I understand this when compared to newer models but how do the early models compare to… --- ## [GEM E825 No power to BDI](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-no-power-to-bdi/23045)
**Author:** [@hollisvhan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hollisvhan)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2021, 3:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-no-power-to-bdi/23045 "2021-12-09T15:22:45Z")
Hi: I am new to your forum and stumped with no power to my 2001 Gem car. When you turn on the main switch BDI lights briefly then goes blank. Lights wiper do not work. When you release the brake it buzzes. Batteries a… --- ## [Delta-q QuiQ charger for 2018 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-quiq-charger-for-2018-gem/23016)
**Author:** [@TheVillager](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TheVillager)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-quiq-charger-for-2018-gem/23016 "2021-12-08T18:49:13Z")
I upgraded my 2018 Gem to lithium batteries and replaced the charger with one provided by the battery manufacturer. So, I have this charger (Model 912-4854-05; Input 100-240V–50-60Hz; 12-6A; Output 48’V-18A; Battery Lead… --- ## [The future- No Brakes?!?!?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-future-no-brakes/23026)
**Author:** [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 6:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/the-future-no-brakes/23026 "2021-12-08T18:46:34Z")
Not really a Gem only topic, but thought I’d share here for thoughts. It seems like neat tech, but… My neighbor just took delivery of his new rebuilt EZGo and he brought it over to show it off. I say “rebuilt” because … --- ## [GEM powered with (7) 12v gel batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-powered-with-7-12v-gel-batteries/23039)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-powered-with-7-12v-gel-batteries/23039 "2021-12-08T14:14:33Z")
As the title reads, I have (7) Deka 8G31 batteries in my gem. Long story short, guy said I needed (6) 12v batteries when I really needed (9) 8v batteries. Nonetheless, it is what I have in there now. I have a Delta Q cha… --- ## [Heater options?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-options/5555)
**Author:** [@IssaquahWA1979](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IssaquahWA1979)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2021, 12:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heater-options/5555 "2021-12-06T00:51:38Z")
I have found the stock heater for $675 does anyone have a better priced source or other heater options that they have installed that have worked well? I live in Washington State so it is rainy and cool here a lot. The … --- ## [E825 Heater Switch Wiring](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-heater-switch-wiring/23014)
**Author:** [@Tjim01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tjim01)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2021, 3:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-heater-switch-wiring/23014 "2021-12-05T15:29:31Z")
Hello All - I’ve replaced my Heater Switch which would no longer remain in the up/down position with a new switch. That’s all good, however the switch does not light up as it should. Wondering if anyone could provide t… --- ## [Heatcraft how to install or pictures needed? 2005 is mine](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heatcraft-how-to-install-or-pictures-needed-2005-is-mine/12835)
**Author:** [@defeojack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/defeojack1)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2021, 6:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/heatcraft-how-to-install-or-pictures-needed-2005-is-mine/12835 "2021-12-03T18:55:58Z")
Does anybody have pictures of a “heater craft” heater being installed or directions how to install? Please help --- ## [Anyone rewire a 2013 GEM to use external DC to DC converter and Charger?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-rewire-a-2013-gem-to-use-external-dc-to-dc-converter-and-charger/22988)
**Author:** [@Dougcm6875](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dougcm6875)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2021, 3:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-rewire-a-2013-gem-to-use-external-dc-to-dc-converter-and-charger/22988 "2021-12-01T03:15:14Z")
Has anyone considered rewiring a GEM to use external DC to DC converter and Charger? --- ## [2005 e4 buzzer issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-buzzer-issue/20921)
**Author:** [@marshmlow](https://community.electricforum.com/u/marshmlow)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 30, 2021, 1:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-buzzer-issue/20921 "2021-11-30T13:00:41Z")
Hi everyone, I ran into an issue today that I’m hoping you all can help me with. I have a 2005 GEM e4. I’m in the process of doing a light refurbishment to it. One of the big things I did was repair the display since… --- ## [I live in Fla and can pick up a](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-live-in-fla-and-can-pick-up-a/22985)
**Author:** [@Marksz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Marksz)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 29, 2021, 6:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-live-in-fla-and-can-pick-up-a/22985 "2021-11-29T18:50:11Z")
Continuing the discussion from Gem car parts available: I live in south Fla and can pickup a hood 561-252-3306 --- ## [2002 - Fixing the 'Swinging Gate' rear suspension, or Not](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-fixing-the-swinging-gate-rear-suspension-or-not/22974)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-fixing-the-swinging-gate-rear-suspension-or-not/22974 "2021-11-28T23:11:13Z")
I’d fixed some rattling of the trunkback on our 2002 and while it didn’t change the ride it greatly changed the perception of the ride. Less rattling equals the sensation of a smoother ride. But reality is, it’s a very … --- ## [2002 GEM - looking to upgrade to 35mph/45mph](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-looking-to-upgrade-to-35mph-45mph/16617)
**Author:** [@twg1317](https://community.electricforum.com/u/twg1317)\ **Replies:** 55\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2021, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-looking-to-upgrade-to-35mph-45mph/16617 "2021-11-28T17:43:39Z")
Can someone tell me how to get my GEM to go about 10 mph faster. I have heard about Ride-4-Fun and others sites that will reprogram and also send you a new motor. I have also read the other answers on this forum but st… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=39) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=41)