# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=5 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 6 --- ## [So, my question is where do I apply 12V to the motor for test purpose? 2002 ride for fun motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/so-my-question-is-where-do-i-apply-12v-to-the-motor-for-test-purpose-2002-ride-for-fun-motor/29816)
**Author:** [@mb10190](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mb10190)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/so-my-question-is-where-do-i-apply-12v-to-the-motor-for-test-purpose-2002-ride-for-fun-motor/29816 "2025-10-20T15:33:34Z")
Can anyone tell me how to test my ride for fun 2002 GEM cart, the motor is a separately excited (or “sepex”) motor I have replaced the bushes and installed the motor on the cart… The motor passes the continuity test. I … --- ## [Shock upgrade after lithium conversion?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-upgrade-after-lithium-conversion/29625)
**Author:** [@Lndwarrior](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lndwarrior)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [October 17, 2025, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-upgrade-after-lithium-conversion/29625 "2025-10-17T13:56:01Z")
I’ve done a search and cannot find any moderately recent info on shock upgrades after a lithium conversion as a result of reduced battery weight. The car is a 2001 4 passenger Gem with a R4F 125# battery upgrade. So the … --- ## [2015 e-4 won't charge](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e-4-wont-charge/22639)
**Author:** [@Tusk](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tusk)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [October 13, 2025, 10:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e-4-wont-charge/22639 "2025-10-13T22:57:25Z")
My e-4 sat for a year in the garage, tried to charge it yesterday for 24 hours, turn key on, nothing…any ideas? thankl you --- ## [2015 e6 with 8v batteries not charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e6-with-8v-batteries-not-charging/29803)
**Author:** [@earami](https://community.electricforum.com/u/earami)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 12, 2025, 6:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-e6-with-8v-batteries-not-charging/29803 "2025-10-12T18:45:47Z")
None of the lights on the charger and not showing charge on steering. Started this week 2025. Any advice --- ## [2002 GEM e825 Inoperable](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-inoperable/29518)
**Author:** [@xzen](https://community.electricforum.com/u/xzen)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [October 10, 2025, 12:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-inoperable/29518 "2025-10-10T12:17:30Z")
Aloha, I’ve recently acquired a 2002 GEM that is non-running. We purchased new batteries and charged them all individually to 100% (reading 12.8V each) and swapped into the vehicle. Based on some poking around through… --- ## [2018 gem e6 - Stuck in the garage!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-stuck-in-the-garage/29785)
**Author:** [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-stuck-in-the-garage/29785 "2025-10-07T17:54:20Z")
Hello! I’ve got a 2018 Gem E6 that was running great until a few weeks ago. I’m currently stuck in the garage with a car that has no response when turning the key. Additionally, no response from plugging in the charger … --- ## [Error code 51 to 24](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-51-to-24/29777)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2025, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-51-to-24/29777 "2025-10-06T18:41:26Z")
Hello all…2005 E2. Original error code was 51. Checked batteries and all in range. So, turned on key…error 51 Removed dash and depressed main contact and error code 51 is replaced by error code 24. Any suggestions…… --- ## [2005 GEM e4 Brake goes to the floor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-brake-goes-to-the-floor/27107)
**Author:** [@EOppegaard](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EOppegaard)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2023, 12:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e4-brake-goes-to-the-floor/27107 "2023-10-31T00:47:39Z")
I have a 2005 GEM e4 that sat for a while. I got a lithium kit from @LithiumGods , and holy crap does this thing fly now with the AC motor conversion from @lnwo. Fun experience when I was testing it out…the brake pedal… --- ## [Loose Nut behind the (Left) wheel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-left-wheel/29739)
**Author:** [@GemDandy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GemDandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-left-wheel/29739 "2025-09-25T18:07:35Z")
Actually the crown nut didn’t move, but the entire wheel/caliper and axel did. It’s a 2008 E2 GEM, wheel wobble on driver’s front wheel (again). Seriously loose with about an inch of play at top and bottom. Pulled off wh… --- ## [GEM 2002 E825 · · Does not run make offer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-e825-does-not-run-make-offer/29730)
**Author:** [@Bert](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 3:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-e825-does-not-run-make-offer/29730 "2025-09-25T15:23:02Z")
6 Trojan Batteries that check 12v+/72 Ride-4-Fun motor Ride-4-Fun charger 14” tires (like new) Controller rebuilt by Ride-4-Fun and can be reprogrammed for 40+ mph Gem Car manual Gem Electrical Manual Extra DC to … --- ## [2005 higher speed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-higher-speed/29737)
**Author:** [@Kristyjo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kristyjo)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2025, 12:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-higher-speed/29737 "2025-09-24T12:55:54Z")
I currently own a 2000 gem e825. Batteries are dead. I found a 2005 that I’m looking to buy, but the owner says it tops out at 23/25mph. My current car goes up to 33/35. I’m very new to the gem car world and I’m wonderin… --- ## [2002 Gem differential drain plug](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-differential-drain-plug/29717)
**Author:** [@SFD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SFD)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 7:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-differential-drain-plug/29717 "2025-09-23T19:13:48Z")
I am looking for the plug to add oil to my 2002 Gem differential. Picture would be great, but a detailed description would be good too! Thanks --- ## [Zivan Charger no longer works ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-no-longer-works/26912)
**Author:** [@Bernie1027](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bernie1027)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2025, 1:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-no-longer-works/26912 "2025-09-23T13:05:25Z")
I have a 2002 GEM fairly new batteries but the original Zivan NG1 72v charger quit working. The charger is over $500 new! Does anyone has a charger for sale? Or is there an alternative for the Zivan charger? --- ## [2002 E825 Basic electrical questions..make it make sense to me!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-basic-electrical-questions-make-it-make-sense-to-me/29696)
**Author:** [@JockGem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JockGem)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [September 20, 2025, 6:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-basic-electrical-questions-make-it-make-sense-to-me/29696 "2025-09-20T06:26:40Z")
\#1 Probably the most basic question one can ask but can someone please tell me how many volts the hot side of my key switch should read all the time and what both sides would read when i have the key switched on ?? I hav… --- ## [LED Gem Car headlights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 81\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2025, 3:08am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-gem-car-headlights/5289 "2025-09-17T03:08:52Z")
LED Gem Car headlights Hey folks like many of you have found out the stock Gem Car headlights are pretty inadequate . I was searching the web looking for an oval LED headlight that would be a direct replacement. I w… --- ## [2006 seat covers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-seat-covers/29713)
**Author:** [@SFGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SFGEM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 10:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-seat-covers/29713 "2025-09-16T22:09:30Z")
Anyone have any decent seat covers that they have used for the rear bench seat? I know where I can find the full original upholstery but I don’t feel like paying 700 bucks and then another 300 for someone to stitch it ou… --- ## [2002 GEM 2 seater, 2x 36v battery YouTube series](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-2-seater-2x-36v-battery-youtube-series/29707)
**Author:** [@Ryboy98](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryboy98)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-2-seater-2x-36v-battery-youtube-series/29707 "2025-09-16T21:16:09Z")
Putting together a new series on YouTube on a new channel for a refresh on the car I got in a trade. It’s a budget build, so might fit in some people’s wheelhouse. I might do a higher end build later if I end up liking t… --- ## [2002 Gem electrical issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-electrical-issues/28852)
**Author:** [@Dday](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dday)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2025, 1:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-electrical-issues/28852 "2025-09-08T13:09:04Z")
Maybe someone can help me. My neighbors just bought a 2002 gem with lithium batteries. Upon further review it has a blue motor 7.5 horsepowe and Has a battery evo lithium setup. At first the cart ran well. Easily drove … --- ## [Columbia golf Cart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/columbia-golf-cart/29682)
**Author:** [@Michwood59](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Michwood59)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2025, 12:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/columbia-golf-cart/29682 "2025-09-05T00:43:39Z")
Having trouble with a Columbia Su5/MV1 golf cart. This golf cart has EPS steering system and i can’t seem to find out why it’s not working. Anybody work on Columbia Su5 golf carts? --- ## [Hot extension cord](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hot-extension-cord/29678)
**Author:** [@SFGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SFGEM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 4, 2025, 9:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hot-extension-cord/29678 "2025-09-04T21:52:34Z")
So I am new to charging my GEM, I guess I assumed you could simply plug it in using a standard extension cord to a outlet? So I am new to charging my GEM, I guess I assumed you could simply plug it in using a standard e… --- ## [E825 2002 made public](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-2002-made-public/29614)
**Author:** [@Djnasty](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Djnasty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-2002-made-public/29614 "2025-09-03T15:36:23Z")
Hey there… you seem to be the expert / gem god on here lol. recently booted up an old 2002 E825 thats been sitting for 10 plus years.. all she needed was new batteries.. worried about the original charger not maintainin… --- ## [Unknown year Gem car, doesn't run.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unknown-year-gem-car-doesnt-run/29641)
**Author:** [@RandD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RandD)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unknown-year-gem-car-doesnt-run/29641 "2025-09-03T15:16:43Z")
\-So, here is my sad tale of woe. I purchased this Gem car knowing nothing about them. I was told that the batteries were bad, and it just needed new batteries . . . . Two part question: What year is my car? I have … --- ## [Gem Front brakes on a 2014 E6 repair with Chinese parts from Ebay](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-front-brakes-on-a-2014-e6-repair-with-chinese-parts-from-ebay/23425)
**Author:** [@js9354](https://community.electricforum.com/u/js9354)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 2:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-front-brakes-on-a-2014-e6-repair-with-chinese-parts-from-ebay/23425 "2025-09-02T02:17:13Z")
This is for a 2014 Gem E6 with 8400 miles. It was a cart used at the Westin Resort and I picked it up at auction. It needs a lot of repair. The condition of the rotors are horrendous. I am usually a stickler for using o… --- ## [Looking to purchase 2002 GEM E 825 what should I look for?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-purchase-2002-gem-e-825-what-should-i-look-for/29648)
**Author:** [@molaryacht2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/molaryacht2)\ **Replies:** 25\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2025, 1:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-to-purchase-2002-gem-e-825-what-should-i-look-for/29648 "2025-09-02T01:23:44Z")
I’ve never owned a GEM. Owner has done some updates. Brakes, rebuilt motor. Batteries are 2 years old. New controller. It’s a drive (3-4 hours) to get there. I want to be prepared. Thanks for any helpful insight --- ## [Camber good until I back up… Bushings?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/camber-good-until-i-back-up-bushings/29664)
**Author:** [@Missiletm](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Missiletm)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2025, 4:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/camber-good-until-i-back-up-bushings/29664 "2025-09-01T16:04:34Z")
Runs straight, toe set 3/8” in, camber good but when backing up it is very bad with both wheels angled out. Thinking my A arm bushings need replaced. I have new bushings, is there a preferred tool to use or would I be b… --- ## [New Body Gem - Factory Radio - Wire Harness Info](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-body-gem-factory-radio-wire-harness-info/29652)
**Author:** [@FUNDAD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/FUNDAD)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2025, 1:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-body-gem-factory-radio-wire-harness-info/29652 "2025-08-31T01:07:04Z")
Hi, I have a 2022 E4 that came with the upgraded stereo and speakers. That radio sucks and I am in the process of upgrading it to a Boss 7” floating display with wireless car play. Also adding a small amp and sub. Afte… --- ## [Split boot on axel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/split-boot-on-axel/29600)
**Author:** [@gem2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem2002)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/split-boot-on-axel/29600 "2025-08-29T20:55:25Z")
Good morning I have a 2002 GEM E825 and over the weekend I noticed the passenger side axel boot was split. Does anyone know if the sell a replacement boot? --- ## [GEM 2005 Master Cylinder Replacement or Rebuild Kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-master-cylinder-replacement-or-rebuild-kit/24937)
**Author:** [@joe2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joe2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2025, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-master-cylinder-replacement-or-rebuild-kit/24937 "2025-08-29T15:57:50Z")
I’ve been looking to replace my master cylinder. It went out due to bad rear brakes causing it to dry out. Looking for a replacement and unable to find one. Based on the acdelco part number to NAPA and the nearest golf … --- ## [New drive train noise developed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-drive-train-noise-developed/19614)
**Author:** [@PandD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/PandD)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2025, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-drive-train-noise-developed/19614 "2025-08-27T20:20:14Z")
Hello everyone. I’m looking for a little input from the experienced Gem people. I have a 2002 two seater that recently developed a drive train noise at about 20mph. Kinda like a growling noise. My best guess is the di… --- ## [Installing DC to DC converter upgrade on older Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-dc-to-dc-converter-upgrade-on-older-gem/29436)
**Author:** [@Moorenycc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Moorenycc)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2025, 10:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-dc-to-dc-converter-upgrade-on-older-gem/29436 "2025-08-24T22:35:17Z")
Ii need a little guidance please. have a 2002 e825 that has the old DC to DC converter. The cart still runs well. However, I want to upgrade before I have an issue. I came across a guy unloading all his Gem parts and I n… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=4) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=6)