# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=42 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 43 --- ## [Batteries not showing charged but at 95% (per my external charger)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-not-showing-charged-but-at-95-per-my-external-charger/13527)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2021, 1:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-not-showing-charged-but-at-95-per-my-external-charger/13527 "2021-10-30T01:54:56Z")
I have 2 GEMs with different problems. This GEM we suspected had a bad controller? So I put the controller from the other GEM in and it now RUNS great …yea! HOWEVER, it is showing no bars as far as charge status and … --- ## [Bluetooth Soundbar Installation Help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bluetooth-soundbar-installation-help/22733)
**Author:** [@bobrim](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobrim)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bluetooth-soundbar-installation-help/22733 "2021-10-27T19:49:09Z")
I’m a handy guy, but not very familiar with automotive electrical or AV wiring. I’ve got a 2014 Gem e4s and I’d like to install one of the Wetsounds Bluetooth Sound bars. Two questions… to mount it to the underside … --- ## [NEED ADVICE FAST- Delta-Q Qui-Q DEAD](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advice-fast-delta-q-qui-q-dead/12877)
**Author:** [@Nrapp33](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nrapp33)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [October 27, 2021, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-advice-fast-delta-q-qui-q-dead/12877 "2021-10-27T17:35:57Z")
Hello all. I can out this morning and my 2005 E4 hadn’t charged last night. When I plug it nothing happens. I have checked the outlet and the cord(s) that I use and all are checking out. I checked fuses but don’t see… --- ## [2005 GEM e4 - battery options](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-battery-options/22608)
**Author:** [@databocker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/databocker)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2021, 1:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-battery-options/22608 "2021-10-26T01:37:15Z")
Hi I am new to this forum and it looks like just what I need to better understand my 2005 GEM e4 options and maintenance. I currently have 6 Trojan 30XHS flooded batteries with the DeltaQ QuiQ charger. The yare about 5 y… --- ## [Error Code 81](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-81/4311)
**Author:** [@DMax](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DMax)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 25, 2021, 10:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-81/4311 "2021-10-25T22:53:20Z")
This started yesterday..I push on the accelerator and the car starts to move forward to about 15 MPH then the speed starts dropping off to about 10..I have the Ride 4 Fun 7.5 motor and my top speed before all this starte… --- ## [Battery options in new e2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702)
**Author:** [@TonyRado](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TonyRado)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-options-in-new-e2/22702 "2021-10-22T21:16:34Z")
Hi — I’m so happy I found this site. I’m new to GEM Vehicles and trying to figure out my best options for getting an e2. Ultimately, I’d like to customize it as there are a couple in the ski town I live in that just look… --- ## [Gem a.c. motor conversions 8kw motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-a-c-motor-conversions-8kw-motor/17597)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 89\ **Last updated:** [October 22, 2021, 2:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-a-c-motor-conversions-8kw-motor/17597 "2021-10-22T02:12:59Z")
We have it working pretty well. @MikeKC It should be time to start a public thread on installation and tuning. Mike found that the 8kw motor fit in his Gem with only slight interference to a shock coil. First test show… --- ## [Help with my Chevy Volt Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-my-chevy-volt-conversion/19364)
**Author:** [@drbriney](https://community.electricforum.com/u/drbriney)\ **Replies:** 27\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2020, 8:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-my-chevy-volt-conversion/19364 "2020-09-30T08:01:49Z")
I bought my Gem 2 years ago and the typical frustration with junk batteries has finally gotten me on the Lithium battery train. I just purchased 2 Brand new 48V Chevy Volt batteries, BMS, new charger and cables. I have a… --- ## [New '06 Gem e2 owner, DOA Possible dc/dc converter bad?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-06-gem-e2-owner-doa-possible-dc-dc-converter-bad/22610)
**Author:** [@SV70](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SV70)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [October 21, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-06-gem-e2-owner-doa-possible-dc-dc-converter-bad/22610 "2021-10-21T01:26:45Z")
Greetings all! I recently bought a dead project 2006 Gem and have spent the last month or so searching the forum here to learn what I can on how to repair it. I did get a pdf service manual from Rodney here (a BIG thank … --- ## [2016 GEM E4 error codes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-error-codes/22291)
**Author:** [@Asalom13](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Asalom13)\ **Replies:** 83\ **Last updated:** [October 19, 2021, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-error-codes/22291 "2021-10-19T17:10:28Z")
I recently just I inherited a 2016 e4 that has been sitting for a while and had no batteries. I threw in 4 brand new Optima Red Top batteries (not sure how long they’ll last) and charged the front 12v battery and got it … --- ## [Looking for a new charger or some advice on getting mine repaired](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-new-charger-or-some-advice-on-getting-mine-repaired/22667)
**Author:** [@Gem02](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem02)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2021, 7:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-a-new-charger-or-some-advice-on-getting-mine-repaired/22667 "2021-10-16T19:51:55Z")
--- ## [Want to buy a 2016+ Gem e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/want-to-buy-a-2016-gem-e4/22390)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [October 15, 2021, 4:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/want-to-buy-a-2016-gem-e4/22390 "2021-10-15T16:34:25Z")
Looking for a 2016 or newer Gem, prefer white 4 passenger. Want to start testing performance mods and lithium battery packs and need a Gem to do it. Got some exciting stuff I’m working on but it will require a lot of tes… --- ## [09 GEM Car e2 Brake Pad/shoe question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/09-gem-car-e2-brake-pad-shoe-question/22628)
**Author:** [@Hutch200](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hutch200)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2021, 3:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/09-gem-car-e2-brake-pad-shoe-question/22628 "2021-10-14T15:51:43Z")
Hello, I’m trying to replace front brake pads on gem car. They are disc brakes on front and drums on back. Question, is the main system the disc brakes in front and hand brake the rear drums or other way around? Does an… --- ## [2016 E4 High Voltage Conversion in SD](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e4-high-voltage-conversion-in-sd/22098)
**Author:** [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Replies:** 373\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2021, 9:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e4-high-voltage-conversion-in-sd/22098 "2021-10-13T09:50:47Z")
This is chapter 2 from my earlier planning thread - 2016 e4 - Build Plan? To recap - I bought a 2016 back in March from a Polaris dealership in St. Louis, MO. Looks like it was used as a shop/customer vehicle and came … --- ## [2009 gem front brake caliber?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-front-brake-caliber/22638)
**Author:** [@Hutch200](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hutch200)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-front-brake-caliber/22638 "2021-10-12T17:59:54Z")
Hello, I’m attempting to change front pads myself. I understand that there’s a piston I’ll need to hold down once removal of pads but unsure which bolts to remove to release caliber from discs and to avoid brake line pre… --- ## [Cart won't move](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cart-wont-move/22605)
**Author:** [@MVSteve](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MVSteve)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2021, 2:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cart-wont-move/22605 "2021-10-12T14:14:36Z")
2010 e4 had an 06 and 09 fault codes. We fixed this by cleaning accelerator connections but now the cart won’t move and no codes??? All batteries are new as of May - Trojan deep cell All electronics work - lights, dir… --- ## [Looking to buy a delta q charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-delta-q-charger/22586)
**Author:** [@GD\_Debre](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GD_Debre)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 11:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-buy-a-delta-q-charger/22586 "2021-10-09T23:24:25Z")
Looking to buy a delta q charger for my gem cart 9227200 part have a old one for trading if needed --- ## [Is this normal?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-normal/22611)
**Author:** [@TJC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TJC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2021, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/is-this-normal/22611 "2021-10-09T23:10:04Z")
I have a 2000 GEM 2 seater that I purchased a few weeks ago. Just charged it for the second time. The dash was showing something like 45 -50 % battery. I plugged it in and the dash light was blinking green. Checked it… --- ## [By pass interlock green wire to delta q charger on gem 2014](https://community.electricforum.com/t/by-pass-interlock-green-wire-to-delta-q-charger-on-gem-2014/22585)
**Author:** [@GD\_Debre](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GD_Debre)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [October 8, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/by-pass-interlock-green-wire-to-delta-q-charger-on-gem-2014/22585 "2021-10-08T01:45:53Z")
Trying to take out my deltaq charger and by doing that my car don’t run does any body know how to fix tjis --- ## [Gem car elxd rear brake parts same as dodge neon](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-elxd-rear-brake-parts-same-as-dodge-neon/22578)
**Author:** [@Dukeduke](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dukeduke)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2021, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-elxd-rear-brake-parts-same-as-dodge-neon/22578 "2021-10-07T19:07:32Z")
Hey all. I believe that the rear brake assembly on the E6 and ELXD was taken from a Dodge Neon i thought, I’m in need of wheel cylinders only and Gem only sells them as a complete assembly. I got a 2005 Neon wheel cylin… --- ## [Can a GEM elXD be a carpenter's work truck?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-gem-elxd-be-a-carpenters-work-truck/20237)
**Author:** [@CarpenterPete](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CarpenterPete)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2021, 1:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-a-gem-elxd-be-a-carpenters-work-truck/20237 "2021-10-06T01:45:20Z")
Howdy all. I’m brand new on here. I joined because i have a dream of running my carpentry and home remodeling business with an electric vehicle. Because i will probably need to replace my junky ICE truck soon and beca… --- ## [2013 Gem Front Diff for sale?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-front-diff-for-sale/22463)
**Author:** [@HopOn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/HopOn)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 3, 2021, 2:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-front-diff-for-sale/22463 "2021-10-03T14:08:00Z")
Hey our 2013 has been making noises while driving, we replaced the main motor bearing and it did not solve the issue we believe it is the differential. Anyone know someone who had them/rebuilds them? --- ## [2009 Gem E2 Brakes & Charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e2-brakes-charger/22554)
**Author:** [@Hutch200](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hutch200)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2021, 12:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e2-brakes-charger/22554 "2021-10-02T12:47:35Z")
Hello, I have recently started trying to fix up my Gem after it’s sat for a few months. I replaced all of the original deka batteries with AC delco 12 volt 950 CCA group 31 sealed flooded batteries. I just installed and … --- ## [2014 GEM E6 error 15](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-gem-e6-error-15/22543)
**Author:** [@mdixon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mdixon)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2021, 6:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-gem-e6-error-15/22543 "2021-10-01T06:48:43Z")
Need help! I have a 2014 GEM E6 with about 4,000 miles on it. It has 6 brand new Deka 8G31DTM batteries and a new speed sensor. I made sure the charger was on the correct charge profile. I have made sure all terminals ar… --- ## [2915 gem will not move](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2915-gem-will-not-move/22539)
**Author:** [@Kenny](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kenny)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 11:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2915-gem-will-not-move/22539 "2021-09-30T23:15:51Z")
Hey guys I don’t know if anybody can help me but I have a few of these gems I’ve been working on I have a 2015. I have the display lit up full volume from the batteries. I get the contactor to engage and a brief split-se… --- ## [What Gel Batteries for 2002 E825?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-gel-batteries-for-2002-e825/15327)
**Author:** [@rviguet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rviguet)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2021, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-gel-batteries-for-2002-e825/15327 "2021-09-30T15:18:05Z")
My PO installed Trojan T1275 lead acid batteries and, although they have worked adequately, they are getting long in the tooth and are not holding a charge like they used to. I think it is time to put in new batteries a… --- ## [HELP with batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-batteries/22538)
**Author:** [@lennyl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lennyl)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2021, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-batteries/22538 "2021-09-29T19:21:22Z")
I have a 2016 (early model) E6. I just installed 9 new 8 volt batteries. After charging them for 24 hours, I took it out for a test ride, it performed as it should reaching 25 MPH, after a few minutes it would not go abo… --- ## [2015 GEM Car - Bad Motor?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-car-bad-motor/22504)
**Author:** [@etrizzino](https://community.electricforum.com/u/etrizzino)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2021, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-car-bad-motor/22504 "2021-09-28T23:47:33Z")
Gentleman, I need your help. I might of killed my 2015 GEM motor that I have owned only owned for a little under a year now. I was taking it out the other morning and noticed a sudden drop in power then strange sounds fr… --- ## [2019 Gem E2 - 48V battery charging issue and QuIQ fault](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2019-gem-e2-48v-battery-charging-issue-and-quiq-fault/22519)
**Author:** [@cvvautier](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cvvautier)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2021, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2019-gem-e2-48v-battery-charging-issue-and-quiq-fault/22519 "2021-09-27T20:37:26Z")
Hello, I’ve got a 48V AGM 450Ah (8, 6V batteries in series) configuration on my GEM E2 and the QuIQ charger is displaying insufficient battery level faults. I have tested the battery pack and reading around 46V under no… --- ## [Disassembling Motor & Cleaning Brushes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disassembling-motor-cleaning-brushes/22507)
**Author:** [@northshoreli](https://community.electricforum.com/u/northshoreli)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2021, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/disassembling-motor-cleaning-brushes/22507 "2021-09-26T13:23:57Z")
I am trying to figure out how to remove the back plate with brushes on this Advanced Motors and Drives. The motor sat for a year and every brush is completely stuck in place so it would be easier to access them from the… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=41) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=43)