# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=68 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 69 --- ## [Gem 2005 E2 More power needed?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-e2-more-power-needed/13388)
**Author:** [@defeojack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/defeojack1)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2020, 1:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2005-e2-more-power-needed/13388 "2020-01-01T01:30:58Z")
I have a 2005 Gem es it’s set for 25 mile a hour can it go faster ? --- ## [Chargery BMS-24T not balancing Chevy Volt cells](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms-24t-not-balancing-chevy-volt-cells/17764)
**Author:** [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 8:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms-24t-not-balancing-chevy-volt-cells/17764 "2019-12-27T20:49:09Z")
I finished up a Chevy Volt lithium conversion about a month ago and the car has been sitting in the garage more than I like because of the holidays and the weather. Every day or so, I’ll pop in to check the BMS mostly o… --- ## [2017 GEM E4 with a slow crawl.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-e4-with-a-slow-crawl/17727)
**Author:** [@leo527](https://community.electricforum.com/u/leo527)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-gem-e4-with-a-slow-crawl/17727 "2019-12-27T15:10:14Z")
First timer here. Any help will be appreciated. I have a 2017 GEM E4 that shows a full battery on the dash and no codes flashing. The cart has no power. It moves forward and reverse but very slow crawl. It’s been fine up… --- ## [Battery, charger and turtle mode problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-and-turtle-mode-problems/17763)
**Author:** [@Tom13](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tom13)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2019, 12:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-charger-and-turtle-mode-problems/17763 "2019-12-27T00:31:11Z")
I just picked up a 2013 gem E4. It has new batteries and the charger is not working correctly, I charged the batteries with large car charger. The battery gage on the cart says they never charged? And it stays in turtle … --- ## [Will pay for assistance $$$](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-pay-for-assistance/17740)
**Author:** [@Gaslol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gaslol)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 26, 2019, 2:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-pay-for-assistance/17740 "2019-12-26T14:28:16Z")
I’ve had issues with my 2012 GEM E6 for the past 4 months and I not the closest dealer can fix the issue. Here is a run down on what’s happened: car was not running - giving me code 21. took it to the dealer and they … --- ## [Issues with a Lithium conversion on LIDO golf cart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-with-a-lithium-conversion-on-lido-golf-cart/17751)
**Author:** [@Villageway](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Villageway)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 2:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/issues-with-a-lithium-conversion-on-lido-golf-cart/17751 "2019-12-24T14:15:41Z")
Hi All, I am converting a 48v LIDO (EZGO-WESTERN) golf cart to lithium. Battery in place and wired up. Issues is NO POWER to motor. I have 57v going into the coil but get no sound when I press the “gas” pedel. (like i… --- ## [Master spreadsheet with T1, T2, T3, & T4 settings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-spreadsheet-with-t1-t2-t3-t4-settings/16693)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 8:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/master-spreadsheet-with-t1-t2-t3-t4-settings/16693 "2019-12-24T08:24:32Z")
I’ve always envisioned how nice it would be if there was a big ole spreadsheet with tabs for each controller type showing the settings and what they do in layman’s speak. With everybody doing so many different things su… --- ## [Stars and Stripes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stars-and-stripes/17746)
**Author:** [@TimGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TimGEM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2019, 12:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stars-and-stripes/17746 "2019-12-24T00:49:00Z")
Here is a pic of my 2016 with new stares and stripes. Had them done from a local sign company for $300 for both sides. My wife used to call it the hearse, so I figured I had to do something. --- ## [Battery Meter Installation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-meter-installation/17732)
**Author:** [@Craigs5711](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Craigs5711)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2019, 5:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-meter-installation/17732 "2019-12-22T17:31:12Z")
I need assistance of where to connect the leads to the battery meter/gauge. I have a 2000 GEM car… I have changed the charger to a Quick Charge charger. I am just not sure where to connect the wires so I get the 72 v … --- ## [1000 kWh consumption in 30 days ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1000-kwh-consumption-in-30-days/17734)
**Author:** [@eDrive](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eDrive)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1000-kwh-consumption-in-30-days/17734 "2019-12-21T14:10:08Z")
In the last 30 days I drove 5073 km with a total consumption of 1000 kWh electric energy. See my video about that: https://youtu.be/Hu28F9RESug And still, I love driving with my electric car every single day. --- ## [Looking for some disc brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-some-disc-brakes/4417)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2019, 6:15am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-some-disc-brakes/4417 "2019-12-21T06:15:32Z")
I'm quite familiar with the disk brake kit NEV Accesories sells. They are great kids but from what I was told by Roger the owner they are out of stock and have kids for another year. I was wondering another source for th… --- ## [Reverse polarity light - Ride 4 Fun charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-polarity-light-ride-4-fun-charger/6289)
**Author:** [@Ccampbell78](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ccampbell78)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2019, 6:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reverse-polarity-light-ride-4-fun-charger/6289 "2019-12-19T06:02:01Z")
First post here on this site and I'm hoping someone can help - I have a 2001 e285 and my Zivan charger went dead so I bought the Ride4Fun charger. The wiring is done according to them (called twice to have them walk me … --- ## [2016+ Gem Keys link](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-keys-link/17665)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 6:20am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-keys-link/17665 "2019-12-18T06:20:12Z")
Sorry Out of stock!!! :frowning: Getting Nuclear Launch keys is easier then getting a key for a new gem. --- ## [Unusual sound when decelerating](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unusual-sound-when-decelerating/16124)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2019, 12:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unusual-sound-when-decelerating/16124 "2019-12-18T00:56:24Z")
2005…7hp. When…and only when…I let up on the accelerator there is a low hum and minor vibration. Same at all speeds. This is not the ying…ying…sound. But a much lower but distinct sort of buzzing sound…and can feel ver… --- ## [Power/charging issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-charging-issues/17677)
**Author:** [@ndw602](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ndw602)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 7:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-charging-issues/17677 "2019-12-17T19:47:17Z")
Hello All, I have owned a 2000 E825 for almost a year. I posted earlier this year explaining a power issue that I was having with what I believed to be my batteries. Long story short (and lots of research), I ended up r… --- ## [GEM Motor Overheating](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-overheating/12981)
**Author:** [@andiesmommy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/andiesmommy)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-motor-overheating/12981 "2019-12-17T19:10:01Z")
I have a 10.5 motor on my '02 E2. I have larger tires and also the 12:1 ? gear ratio. I can only drive about 3 miles in 80 degree heat without the motor overheating. I’m guessing it is a controller reprogram issue. I l… --- ## [Vinyl Wrapping on the roof](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vinyl-wrapping-on-the-roof/17699)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [December 17, 2019, 3:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/vinyl-wrapping-on-the-roof/17699 "2019-12-17T15:45:14Z")
Today’s project is going to be Wrapping the Roof of the Gem. My 2017 has a White Roof (The car is all black). So I wanted to install some black vinyl to the roof. I bought some vinyl from Amazon. I went with the Vivid B… --- ## [2018 Li-ion GEM e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-li-ion-gem-e4/17518)
**Author:** [@itsrixter](https://community.electricforum.com/u/itsrixter)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-li-ion-gem-e4/17518 "2019-12-15T19:07:33Z")
FYI I just posted in the for sale section: New, never registered 2018 GEM with 4 full doors, backup cam, aluminum 14 wheels (highest level wheel option). Fast charger (the plug is the same as public electric car charger… --- ## [New FLAs, rapid drain. frustrated](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-flas-rapid-drain-frustrated/17698)
**Author:** [@IRBGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IRBGEM)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 15, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-flas-rapid-drain-frustrated/17698 "2019-12-15T17:55:39Z")
We recently replaced our “old” FLAs (new in March) because of rapid battery drain, as in dropping 10% or so a mile (and then the GF leaving it unplugged for a month afterward) . Fast forward to today, brand new, fully c… --- ## [Got a GEM! 2014 e4. Thinking about selling the hard doors...any thoughts?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/got-a-gem-2014-e4-thinking-about-selling-the-hard-doors-any-thoughts/16047)
**Author:** [@nateo44](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nateo44)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 14, 2019, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/got-a-gem-2014-e4-thinking-about-selling-the-hard-doors-any-thoughts/16047 "2019-12-14T17:29:44Z")
I pulled the trigger on a 2014 e4 with 650 miles and am picking it up tonight. It comes with factory hard doors. We paid more than we were hoping to, and don’t really need the doors, so I was thinking about maybe selli… --- ## [2003 E4 is having issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2003-e4-is-having-issues/17622)
**Author:** [@Razrbx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Razrbx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2019, 11:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2003-e4-is-having-issues/17622 "2019-12-13T23:18:34Z")
I have a 2003 Gem E4. It was unused for three months while we were out of town. When I returned, the car will not work. It was on a timer to charge the batteries weekly while we were away. When I plug in the car the … --- ## [12V converter hacking from a 120VAC 5A(or more) power supply](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-converter-hacking-from-a-120vac-5a-or-more-power-supply/17681)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 12, 2019, 8:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/12v-converter-hacking-from-a-120vac-5a-or-more-power-supply/17681 "2019-12-12T20:50:26Z")
Has anyone tried something like this? If you don’t know, 120VAC(RMS) is 170V peak voltage. The input can easily handle the battery voltages we see, 75-90V at the input. Most power supplies will convert the AC is recti… --- ## [Multiple bad 1 year old batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/multiple-bad-1-year-old-batteries/17636)
**Author:** [@edcorsaro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/edcorsaro)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 11, 2019, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/multiple-bad-1-year-old-batteries/17636 "2019-12-11T15:55:35Z")
I have a 2011 ELXD. Last year I replaced all 9 of the 8volt batteries. The cart was towed to my garage last week. Seven of the batteries had less than 1 vdc another, battery I charged and performed a discharge test. At 7… --- ## [Cross reference to find where GEM parts were sourced?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cross-reference-to-find-where-gem-parts-were-sourced/17669)
**Author:** [@pasogrande](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pasogrande)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cross-reference-to-find-where-gem-parts-were-sourced/17669 "2019-12-10T15:16:10Z")
I know Chrysler & Polaris didn’t make every part for the GEM; they will have incorporated parts used in other applications. Has anybody compiled a cross reference to help us locate these sources? This would be MOST u… --- ## [Gem e825 2002 light issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-2002-light-issue/17663)
**Author:** [@redsphynx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/redsphynx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 4:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-2002-light-issue/17663 "2019-12-10T04:42:41Z")
All the sudden the two lights behind the seats just stopped working. Im attaching a pic with the lights in question circled. I checked all fuses under the hood and they are all fine. I also doubled checked all wires/bulb… --- ## [2002 e825 Sputtering](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-sputtering/17662)
**Author:** [@jwc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwc)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2019, 3:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-sputtering/17662 "2019-12-10T03:06:32Z")
I am getting very frustrated and would appreciate any advice. We had a sudden rainstorm in Southern California and my cart was not covered all of the way. I had some water by the pedal which had already given me troubl… --- ## [Wrench light comes on and car stalls](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wrench-light-comes-on-and-car-stalls/17646)
**Author:** [@earami](https://community.electricforum.com/u/earami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 11:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wrench-light-comes-on-and-car-stalls/17646 "2019-12-06T23:43:32Z")
2015 GEM E6 the car sometimes stalls for a fraction of second wrench light comes on and then back to norma. Any ideas what is happening? --- ## [2002 e-825 Trunkback latching plate broke, what glue should I use?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e-825-trunkback-latching-plate-broke-what-glue-should-i-use/16853)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 6:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e-825-trunkback-latching-plate-broke-what-glue-should-i-use/16853 "2019-12-06T18:54:16Z")
Got a 2002 so stiff ride and today the two ridges going across the rode caused the trunk latch to break the inside trunk plate on the latching side(right side). The epoxy holding it all to the trunk is intact but two bi… --- ## [Quick Question: New FLAs Help With Zivan Settings (2002 E825)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-question-new-flas-help-with-zivan-settings-2002-e825/17642)
**Author:** [@IRBGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IRBGEM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2019, 1:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-question-new-flas-help-with-zivan-settings-2002-e825/17642 "2019-12-06T01:06:36Z")
Just got new Napa 8231s under warranty and was poking around under the dash, looking at the charger. Currently the charger is set at setting “B” 3.5A, however I think i have read that it should be set at “F” 4.5A. Any he… --- ## [\-04 Wont turn off](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-wont-turn-off/17641)
**Author:** [@turftraders](https://community.electricforum.com/u/turftraders)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2019, 8:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-wont-turn-off/17641 "2019-12-05T20:40:54Z")
First I want to say thank you for adding me, I found some solutions from a post on here that got me to this point, so I am working on 99 e825 that wont run. I had a dead display so I bypassed the small solenoid next to … [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=67) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=69)