# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=56 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 57 --- ## [Brake pedal sticking](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-pedal-sticking/6410)
**Author:** [@tommy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tommy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-pedal-sticking/6410 "2020-09-15T14:19:25Z")
Is there a way to adjust the pedal? At times the break light is stuck on, I have to lift pedal up. --- ## [DC-DC Converter Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-dc-converter-question/19837)
**Author:** [@hunter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/hunter)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 15, 2020, 2:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-dc-converter-question/19837 "2020-09-15T14:19:11Z")
New question from the guy who bought 11 GEMS! As I mentioned in a previous post, out of the 11 cars I bought, only 2 have DC-DC converters. All have open recalls still and I’ve been assured by Polaris that the dealers … --- ## [Wheel rub rub rub](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-rub-rub-rub/5738)
**Author:** [@cutom825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cutom825)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 14, 2020, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wheel-rub-rub-rub/5738 "2020-09-14T23:02:06Z")
Hello! I recently installed 17's on the my 2002 4 seater, with one person it is great. With two people is rubs. Wondering 2 things, should I try to shim up the rear fender? Should I move to a set of brackets I have for… --- ## [My 2002 E825 starts beeping while driving](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-2002-e825-starts-beeping-while-driving/19627)
**Author:** [@Norcal5](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Norcal5)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 1:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-2002-e825-starts-beeping-while-driving/19627 "2020-09-08T13:57:37Z")
E825 starts beeping while driving. I have to turn off ignition switch then back on to stop it. Starts again about 30 seconds later. Cleaned battery connections, replaced ignition switch. Still does it. HELP:) --- ## [Crown battery 31dtsdc-hd](https://community.electricforum.com/t/crown-battery-31dtsdc-hd/19790)
**Author:** [@Dragcar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dragcar)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2020, 1:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/crown-battery-31dtsdc-hd/19790 "2020-09-08T01:10:07Z")
Batteries are back ordered in most of the Phoenix valley right now due to Covid and everyone going camping and buying batteries for RV’s and carts. Batteries plus told me these are better than the Duracell SLI31MDC’s I … --- ## [POP up sunroof questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pop-up-sunroof-questions/19748)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [September 5, 2020, 4:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/pop-up-sunroof-questions/19748 "2020-09-05T16:14:05Z")
Hey I was thinking of adding a POP up (manual) sun roof to my 2016 E4. It’s hot here in Nor Cal and some times you need additional air threw the Gem. I wanted to take a Pop up sun roof & install it Backwards. Kind of lik… --- ## [Assistance w/ GEM Doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/assistance-w-gem-doors/19600)
**Author:** [@Michael1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Michael1)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 3, 2020, 5:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/assistance-w-gem-doors/19600 "2020-09-03T17:45:02Z")
2018 GEM Polaris Happy Monday Everyone, Any instructions or assistance available with removing the Polaris GEM Hard doors please? Thanks MG --- ## [Innovation Motor Sports are they still in Business](https://community.electricforum.com/t/innovation-motor-sports-are-they-still-in-business/19775)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 6:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/innovation-motor-sports-are-they-still-in-business/19775 "2020-09-02T18:22:05Z")
Hey is IMS still in business. The website is No More?? Can’t find anything on FB or Instagram? --- ## [D&D Torque Motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d-d-torque-motor/18909)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 6:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d-d-torque-motor/18909 "2020-09-02T18:13:01Z")
I have a D&D Torque Motor this is would be a great motor for a E6 or a car with Tall gears Like 9:8 and or tall tires Or a Gem that carry’s heavy loads. I bought this motor for $1000 from OCM it was custom built from D&… --- ## [Aftermarket Wheels and Tires](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aftermarket-wheels-and-tires/5498)
**Author:** [@Joe-Gem\_Car](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joe-Gem_Car)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 2, 2020, 5:26am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/aftermarket-wheels-and-tires/5498 "2020-09-02T05:26:36Z")
Hello Everyone - I'm now looking to replace the old white 12" rims that come standard with hub caps from GEM with some nice aluminum/chrome wheels and tires. I've done some reading from this site and other places to kno… --- ## [Note when buying a GEM car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/note-when-buying-a-gem-car/2850)
**Author:** [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [September 1, 2020, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/note-when-buying-a-gem-car/2850 "2020-09-01T16:46:46Z")
What a Difference the Year Makes Because the exterior look of the cars has remained largely unchanged, it is easy to mistakenly assume that all model years are basically the same. Knowing what has changed over the year… --- ## [Wiring diagram for 2008 e2 ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-diagram-for-2008-e2/16804)
**Author:** [@zuke](https://community.electricforum.com/u/zuke)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2020, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wiring-diagram-for-2008-e2/16804 "2020-08-31T22:17:33Z")
I reacently purchased a 2008 gem e2 with bad batteries, the guy said that the only thing wrong. So I replaced the batteries with Gel batteries just like the car had now the charger does nothing at all. The 2 wires in the… --- ## [Help! Gem Car Not Running](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-gem-car-not-running/19742)
**Author:** [@Bobpie3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bobpie3)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 11:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-gem-car-not-running/19742 "2020-08-30T23:22:44Z")
I purchased a 1999 gem car (Vin number 000001) that sat outside for about 5 years. It was brought in an airplane hanger for about 4 years and not messed with until I purchased it in the past few months I put brand new b… --- ## [GE Motor shaft bumper](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-motor-shaft-bumper/19692)
**Author:** [@Monkeyron](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Monkeyron)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-motor-shaft-bumper/19692 "2020-08-30T17:58:44Z")
Has anybody ever used this bumper? This was sent to me as a Gem car 7hp motor bumper. What’s your thoughts @Old\_Houseboater, @Inwo, @grantwest, @LithiumGods, @MikeKC --- ## [One year better than the other?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/one-year-better-than-the-other/19738)
**Author:** [@bsunccgrd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bsunccgrd)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/one-year-better-than-the-other/19738 "2020-08-30T15:18:01Z")
Hi, looking at buying my first GEM e6. The guy has several, '06, '09, '15. Price wise they vary by 2K, just wondering if there is a difference in reliability between the years? I have a golf cart already so leaning t… --- ## [GEM e2 2009 Deka vs Northstar Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-2009-deka-vs-northstar-batteries/19734)
**Author:** [@juniorp187](https://community.electricforum.com/u/juniorp187)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2020, 12:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-2009-deka-vs-northstar-batteries/19734 "2020-08-30T00:19:55Z")
Hi guys, I have the original Deka GEL batteries that came with the GEM e2 2009. I need replacement of the batteries. I know Trojan AGM batteries are really good choice. Have any of you used NorthStar Batteries? A gentle… --- ## [2002 won't increase speed when switching from turf to run mode. Help please!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-wont-increase-speed-when-switching-from-turf-to-run-mode-help-please/18795)
**Author:** [@Jman1951](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jman1951)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 2:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-wont-increase-speed-when-switching-from-turf-to-run-mode-help-please/18795 "2020-08-29T14:59:56Z")
Hi everyone - I just refurbished this Gem car and it ran perfectly while I had the wheels off the ground. In turf mode it would go about 15mph and about 26 mph in run mode. I took it out on the road and it goes about 13-… --- ## [Change Ballast or Convert to LED](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-ballast-or-convert-to-led/19704)
**Author:** [@rodl1212](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rodl1212)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2020, 7:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/change-ballast-or-convert-to-led/19704 "2020-08-29T07:35:54Z")
I’m looking for opinions with a decission I need to make for my church. We have between 30-40 4’ fluorescent ceiling fixtures that are over 25 years old. I’ve replace some of the ballast thru the past few years and recom… --- ## [Emergency Brake Switch](https://community.electricforum.com/t/emergency-brake-switch/19639)
**Author:** [@GeorgeJetson](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GeorgeJetson)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 3:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/emergency-brake-switch/19639 "2020-08-27T03:56:55Z")
Having an issue with the emergency brake switch on an 02 E825 4 seater. It seems very touchy. Disconnects power if touched or bumped but then returns to power. Does this mean a new switch is in order, or??? --- ## [Neighbors GEM E825 Acceleration Issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neighbors-gem-e825-acceleration-issue/19655)
**Author:** [@tfocker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tfocker)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2020, 2:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/neighbors-gem-e825-acceleration-issue/19655 "2020-08-27T02:09:09Z")
Hello, I’m trying to help my neighbor diagnose and fix her GEM E825. I think it’s a 2001. The issue she’s having is randomly while driving, there’s a loud click (almost a clunk) and the power cuts out. If she lets off … --- ## [Acceleration R4F 2008 T4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-r4f-2008-t4/19666)
**Author:** [@GEMNTONIC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMNTONIC)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 2:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/acceleration-r4f-2008-t4/19666 "2020-08-26T14:23:52Z")
I recently acquired a 2008 GEM, added R4F motor and their tires 185/60/R14, Put fresh gel batteries and its running great. Are there any settings on the controller that need to be updated for the tires from stock GEM. … --- ## [Purchasing new Gem parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-new-gem-parts/19689)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2020, 1:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchasing-new-gem-parts/19689 "2020-08-26T01:13:43Z")
Hey can you purchase Factory Gem parts from Polaris from the website or do you have to go threw a dealer. Looking to buy some sun visors --- ## [2002 GEM E 825 Nor charging, Not running](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e-825-nor-charging-not-running/19716)
**Author:** [@joeblack](https://community.electricforum.com/u/joeblack)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 8:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e-825-nor-charging-not-running/19716 "2020-08-25T20:55:48Z")
Just bought a 2002 GEM E825 Charged the batteries individually. When cable is plugged to the wall start a non stop beeping. Dysplay show a -15 but nothing. Thanks in advance --- ## [Gem 2005 e2 front window](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-e2-front-window/13233)
**Author:** [@defeojack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/defeojack1)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2020, 7:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-e2-front-window/13233 "2020-08-25T07:27:11Z")
Gem 2005 e2 ?strong text --- ## [What to look for when buying a used GEM? Specifically VIN issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-gem-specifically-vin-issues/13359)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-to-look-for-when-buying-a-used-gem-specifically-vin-issues/13359 "2020-08-24T22:06:55Z")
I’ve been shopping for a used GEM here as many of my recent posts have made clear. As I get closer and closer to pulling the trigger, what are some warning signs of a bad GEM to buy? Specifically, VIN wise since I will… --- ## [2017 GEM E4 Fault Code 520549: 4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-e4-fault-code-520549-4/19679)
**Author:** [@Rajishjim](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rajishjim)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2020, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-e4-fault-code-520549-4/19679 "2020-08-24T18:12:31Z")
Hello! Just recently we acquired a 2017 GEM E4 and observed a fault code of 520549: 4 on the dash😟 Can anyone shed any light on what this is and the possible fixes? Thanks in Advance, Jim --- ## [EZ STEER For 1998 thru 2004 Classic's](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ez-steer-for-1998-thru-2004-classics/19479)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2020, 11:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ez-steer-for-1998-thru-2004-classics/19479 "2020-08-23T23:14:54Z")
Is there any interest in EZ STEER? I built a couple for friends last month and they seem very happy with them. rodneyadiehl@aol.com --- ## [Correcting negative/positive camber procedure](https://community.electricforum.com/t/correcting-negative-positive-camber-procedure/19695)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/correcting-negative-positive-camber-procedure/19695 "2020-08-22T18:49:38Z")
90% OF THE TIME EXCESSIVE NEGATIVE OR POSITIVE camber is a result of IMPROPER TOE SETTING. It is NOT due to worn bushings, weak springs etc, To set the toe find a level surface. HAND PUSH THE CAR 8 FEET and set the park… --- ## [Battery load test](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-load-test/19696)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2020, 6:59pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-load-test/19696 "2020-08-22T18:59:24Z")
Put your volt meter on 1 battery, hold your foot on the brake HARD and push the throttle for 2 seconds and note the voltage. Do all 6 batteries. The dud will show up. Rodney --- ## [Where to buy Gem E4 on the West Coast (Las Vegas)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-buy-gem-e4-on-the-west-coast-las-vegas/19672)
**Author:** [@Hottssoss](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hottssoss)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2020, 10:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-buy-gem-e4-on-the-west-coast-las-vegas/19672 "2020-08-21T22:05:24Z")
Hello, Can anyone here tell me where to look for used Gem E4s on the west coast. All my queries tend to bring up Florida, Georgia and New York? Thanks [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=55) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=57)