# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=71 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 72 --- ## [Switch for heater](https://community.electricforum.com/t/switch-for-heater/17238)
**Author:** [@ernest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ernest)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/switch-for-heater/17238 "2019-10-07T20:26:53Z")
hi guys, where can I get a switch for my defroster/heater. I broke mine. I have a 2002 e825 e --- ## [Checking out/ picking up at 2007 e4 tomorrow. ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/checking-out-picking-up-at-2007-e4-tomorrow/17147)
**Author:** [@dirtlanes](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dirtlanes)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2019, 3:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/checking-out-picking-up-at-2007-e4-tomorrow/17147 "2019-10-07T03:42:43Z")
I’m looking to pick up a 2007 e4 tomorrow. What should I look for? Battery Voltage (only tells terrible failure), electrolyte levels, drive over a bump, test charger, Anything else I should look for? --- ## [Charge without Controller?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-without-controller/17217)
**Author:** [@Gaslol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gaslol)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 6, 2019, 7:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charge-without-controller/17217 "2019-10-06T07:45:41Z")
I had my controller sent off to be rebuilt and I did not charge the batteries prior to removing the controller. It may take awhile for the rebuild to happen and I don’t want the batteries to get too low to recharge. Can … --- ## [2007 e4 battery question and need help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-battery-question-and-need-help/12489)
**Author:** [@Keith](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keith)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2019, 6:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-battery-question-and-need-help/12489 "2019-10-05T18:49:39Z")
I have a 2007 e4 that I bought from a car dealer that was using it for a customer shuttle. I got the car home on a trailer and test drove it on the street. The car was indicating a full charge but at the 2 mile mark the … --- ## [Need throttle assembly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-throttle-assembly/17134)
**Author:** [@Finnelly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Finnelly)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/need-throttle-assembly/17134 "2019-10-04T16:43:16Z")
For my 2008 ES. Does anyone have a used one for sale? Thanks, Dan --- ## [A Cool story of Trust](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-cool-story-of-trust/17161)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2019, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/a-cool-story-of-trust/17161 "2019-10-01T19:11:11Z")
Ok with out Naming Names. I just wanted to tell this Fourm about a Member here who is Very well know who lent me a huge sum of money to buy a GEM car with no Guarantee of pay back or Securty at all . We have known each o… --- ## [BMS app with GPS](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-app-with-gps/17194)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 11:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bms-app-with-gps/17194 "2019-09-30T23:11:46Z")
This is the original Chinese app from years ago. It acts a little funky with the ne 24s and 32s smart bms. Believe it or not, I never tried the speedometer til today. At first I thought it needed speed sensor input. T… --- ## [2015 GEM e2 for sale in PA](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-e2-for-sale-in-pa/17154)
**Author:** [@rixgem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rixgem)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [September 30, 2019, 11:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-e2-for-sale-in-pa/17154 "2019-09-30T11:09:48Z")
2015 GEM e2 for sale near Pittsburgh PA Has original GEM vinyl doors OEM Heater option Linksback attachment included Brand new (3 month old) Trojan extended life deep cycle lead batteries All original steel wheels a… --- ## [Are these battery voltages ok?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-these-battery-voltages-ok/17173)
**Author:** [@georgevazquez](https://community.electricforum.com/u/georgevazquez)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 29, 2019, 1:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-these-battery-voltages-ok/17173 "2019-09-29T13:06:13Z")
2015 e4 2018 Deka Gel battery #8G31 OLD owner let them die completely a few times in the PAST. After charging all night voltage is as follows 1Battery 13.20v 2 Battery 12.93v 3 Battery 13.27 4 Batter 13.32 5 Batt… --- ## [2001 Gem Car -11 error code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-11-error-code/17168)
**Author:** [@earlk](https://community.electricforum.com/u/earlk)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2019, 9:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-11-error-code/17168 "2019-09-28T21:43:02Z")
I am having issues with my 2001 Gem Car throwing a -11 error code on an intermittent basis. It generally happens after turning the car on releasing the parking brake and then hitting the throttle pedal. If I pump the ped… --- ## [Still having electrical issues (see below)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/still-having-electrical-issues-see-below/17166)
**Author:** [@Gemologist](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemologist)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 5:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/still-having-electrical-issues-see-below/17166 "2019-09-27T17:30:38Z")
The following is a repost from last year. I was out on the GEM a while back and hit a pothole and the electric went dead. I still have accessory power and when I turn the key I get the familiar “klunk” which I assume is… --- ## [New batteries not lasting. 2002 e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-batteries-not-lasting-2002-e825/15665)
**Author:** [@Gary\_Freedline](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gary_Freedline)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 27, 2019, 3:30am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-batteries-not-lasting-2002-e825/15665 "2019-09-27T03:30:18Z")
2002 e825 New Trojan 30xhs Seems to charge well Car runs 10 miles then -15 and no power. Have to let the car sit for about 30 minutes start it back up and get home. Battery seems to drop quickly. Starts quitting at … --- ## [I just saw this ad about Lithium batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-just-saw-this-ad-about-lithium-batteries/17142)
**Author:** [@inspectorudy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/inspectorudy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 11:47am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-just-saw-this-ad-about-lithium-batteries/17142 "2019-09-26T11:47:01Z")
Can anyone tell me if these are suitable for converting a GEM car? --- ## [Bringing a Dead Lithium Battery back to life](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bringing-a-dead-lithium-battery-back-to-life/16390)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 26, 2019, 10:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bringing-a-dead-lithium-battery-back-to-life/16390 "2019-09-26T10:34:05Z")
Any tips to bring a Chevy Spark back from the dead? My buddy let his 24 cell Spark Battery Run Down to 2.5v per cell. What do you think the process should be to bring it back up to voltage? What is the chance it’s gonn… --- ## [GE Sentry Software](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-sentry-software/14922)
**Author:** [@jcdillin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jcdillin)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2019, 2:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-sentry-software/14922 "2019-09-25T02:38:20Z")
Does anyone have a copy of the GE sentry software? I have a cable I just can’t find my copy of the software that came with it originally. Thanks! --- ## [Help make it go!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-make-it-go/17071)
**Author:** [@Finnelly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Finnelly)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 24, 2019, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-make-it-go/17071 "2019-09-24T18:15:44Z")
My new to me 2008 ES has problems. I put in 6 new batteries and charged them fully until I got the green light. No faults, everything looks normal but it will only run about 20 feet then dies like it has low voltage. I h… --- ## [Cover for rear battery access](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cover-for-rear-battery-access/17044)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cover-for-rear-battery-access/17044 "2019-09-23T19:07:10Z")
2005…e2. Under the trunk is a cover for rear battery access. It’s held on by plastic screws screwed into plastic hole inserts. Anybody found a way to reattach the cover…like drywall anchors or such. \* --- ## [Where to find new or used parts](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-find-new-or-used-parts/17096)
**Author:** [@shass](https://community.electricforum.com/u/shass)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 23, 2019, 4:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-to-find-new-or-used-parts/17096 "2019-09-23T16:23:55Z")
Are there any used parts suppliers for GEM carts? My immediate need is difficult to explain. I have a 2010 Gem xL XD with hard doors. I need a replacement window, but also the grooved trim the window slides in. I can… --- ## [Gem Cool Air Kit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cool-air-kit/12736)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 46\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 7:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-cool-air-kit/12736 "2019-09-22T19:02:49Z")
Hey I was wondering where I might be able to get my hands on a cool air kit for my Gem. If you don’t know what they are it’s a Scoop that directs air into the motor to keep it running cool. Also the have a Heat sink for … --- ## [Brake fluid e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-fluid-e825/17099)
**Author:** [@ScottCleff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ScottCleff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-fluid-e825/17099 "2019-09-22T18:53:06Z")
Was hoping someone could walk me through the steps to adding, and bleeding front brakes. And what to look for as far as bad bladder, or discoloration. Not even sure what the right brake fluid should be. Everything is sto… --- ## [2016 and Up Speed Increase to 35 mph Help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-and-up-speed-increase-to-35-mph-help/17041)
**Author:** [@TimGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TimGEM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2019, 11:49am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-and-up-speed-increase-to-35-mph-help/17041 "2019-09-22T11:49:00Z")
Just bought a 2016 E-4 and want to bump it up to 35 mph. In reading this forum, I don’t see much on 2016 and newer. I’m afraid to try the “magic magnet” inexpensive method or the “Ride for Fun” guys expensive method with… --- ## [Error code 82 - Maddening](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-82-maddening/17119)
**Author:** [@cbepps](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cbepps)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-82-maddening/17119 "2019-09-21T22:50:49Z")
Need some help here from the forum. I’m at my wits end with error 82 that I continue to receive when pressing the accelerator on a 2007 e6. I have replaced the speed sensor (was initially getting error 81) and the motor… --- ## [Which AC electric motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-ac-electric-motor/16936)
**Author:** [@Dean\_Powell](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dean_Powell)\ **Replies:** 23\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 3:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/which-ac-electric-motor/16936 "2019-09-21T15:28:24Z")
Which AC or DC electric motor is suitable for charging electric vehicle batteries --- ## [GEM / Chevy Volt Lithium - NO BMS UPDATE after 2 years](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-chevy-volt-lithium-no-bms-update-after-2-years/17088)
**Author:** [@ryan380golf](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ryan380golf)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [September 21, 2019, 5:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-chevy-volt-lithium-no-bms-update-after-2-years/17088 "2019-09-21T05:09:17Z")
I just wanted to say that after 2 years of charging and discharging my 24s Chevy volt batteries I finally got around to checking the individual cell voltages after using NO BMS. Cells are perfectly balanced to the 10th… … --- ## [I have a 2002 E825 and need a little advice!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-2002-e825-and-need-a-little-advice/17110)
**Author:** [@bobuck](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobuck)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 11:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-2002-e825-and-need-a-little-advice/17110 "2019-09-19T23:45:40Z")
Im interested in finding out how to display the mileage or hours. Based on the owners manual the number that comes up is very low.(4) Im wondering with the battery replacement if it lost the memory? Based on tire wear it… --- ## [Turf vs street 2002 e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turf-vs-street-2002-e825/17105)
**Author:** [@ScottCleff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ScottCleff)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turf-vs-street-2002-e825/17105 "2019-09-19T23:40:40Z")
Curious, with new batteries, and even after some cycles, will turf mode drain the batteries faster, or slower than street mode ? Wifey, and I, take slower rides with our puppies, so we want to do anything we can to get … --- ## [Anyone Parting Out E825 Four-Seater?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-parting-out-e825-four-seater/17109)
**Author:** [@Billg501](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Billg501)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 8:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-parting-out-e825-four-seater/17109 "2019-09-19T20:45:56Z")
I’m looking for the floor pan (tub) and right side panel \[0305-00630\] from a 1999-2004 four-seater. Is there anyone out there parting out such a beast who would like to sell those items?? --- ## [Have you driven a 2016 GEM?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-driven-a-2016-gem/5496)
**Author:** [@EvForum](https://community.electricforum.com/u/EvForum)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [September 19, 2019, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/have-you-driven-a-2016-gem/5496 "2019-09-19T19:04:37Z")
We would all be very interested to hear from anyone who has driven a 2016 GEM. --- ## [Chargery BMS24T - Firmware Version](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms24t-firmware-version/17030)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [September 17, 2019, 3:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chargery-bms24t-firmware-version/17030 "2019-09-17T03:37:48Z")
Any one know how to tell what firmware version is installed on your 24T? I see there are some newer (i think) firmware available for the LCD and the main unit but there are no release dates for the firmware and I can’t f… --- ## [Windows for GEMs with Factory Installed Hard Doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windows-for-gems-with-factory-installed-hard-doors/2845)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2019, 6:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/windows-for-gems-with-factory-installed-hard-doors/2845 "2019-09-16T18:29:48Z")
Parts for the factory installed hard doors are not in the parts manual. I have found a list of all the windows and other parts for two and four door GEMs. These windows are expensive and break rather easy in cold weath… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=70) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=72)