# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=73 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 74 --- ## [Gem car trunk latch option](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-trunk-latch-option/16961)
**Author:** [@makomarkos](https://community.electricforum.com/u/makomarkos)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 9:45pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-trunk-latch-option/16961 "2019-08-30T21:45:20Z")
I’ve been following the trunk latch repair post and thought I’d share my way of solving my trunk latch issues. I’m driving offroad alot and broke my latch mechanism. After buying a new lock assembly I decided to “think o… --- ## [Razor Eco Metro lithium upgrade ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/razor-eco-metro-lithium-upgrade/16955)
**Author:** [@ChromisDesigns](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ChromisDesigns)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 30, 2019, 12:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/razor-eco-metro-lithium-upgrade/16955 "2019-08-30T12:50:46Z")
Hi. New here? Looks like a great forum. Just bought a Razor Eco Metro electric scooter. Stock it comes with three 12v SLA batteries running in series for 36 volts about 40 minute run time 16 mph top speed. I’m thinking o… --- ## [1999 e8235 front brake adjustment](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-e8235-front-brake-adjustment/16941)
**Author:** [@parkplace1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/parkplace1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2019, 2:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-e8235-front-brake-adjustment/16941 "2019-08-29T14:11:35Z")
Is there a manual adjustment on the front drum brakes on a 1999 e8235 --- ## [RE: LiFePO Battery install 2001 e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-lifepo-battery-install-2001-e825/16930)
**Author:** [@Rob68cal](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rob68cal)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-lifepo-battery-install-2001-e825/16930 "2019-08-27T21:47:50Z")
First let me start by saying thank you for taking the time to be a part of this forum and helping out the way you do. I’ve been part of several different forums over the years and it’s the members like you that drive thi… --- ## [Stolen Prius battery](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stolen-prius-battery/16927)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 27, 2019, 4:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stolen-prius-battery/16927 "2019-08-27T04:19:29Z")
A woman in San Francisco came out to her car to find that someone had broken in and stole the factory battery that weighs 180 pounds --- ## [2016 GEM E6 cuts our at 68% battery?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e6-cuts-our-at-68-battery/16922)
**Author:** [@E6headaches](https://community.electricforum.com/u/E6headaches)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 7:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e6-cuts-our-at-68-battery/16922 "2019-08-26T19:15:00Z")
I have a 2016 Gem E6 with 6 volt flooded batteries. We use it as shuttle for our hotel in the evenings. I have had a continuous issue with the car dropping down to a crawl soon as the battery meter hits 68%… It acts like… --- ## [Zivan charger and Lithium install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-and-lithium-install/16924)
**Author:** [@Reddevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reddevil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 6:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-and-lithium-install/16924 "2019-08-26T18:14:10Z")
The GEM virus is potent. Just bought another e825 2001 two seater. Has a Zivan charger on board and I am wondering who’s the expert on the forum for this combination? Have ordered a set of LiFePO4 cells from INWO and n… --- ## [Help finding vin on E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-finding-vin-on-e825/16918)
**Author:** [@Docpage](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Docpage)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2019, 3:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-finding-vin-on-e825/16918 "2019-08-26T03:33:51Z")
Just got an E825 can’t find the vin anywhere, not on dash behind steering wheel or inside rear roof. Any other locations to find the year of this vehicle --- ## [2002 E825 Value](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-value/15291)
**Author:** [@Jamieh](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jamieh)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 10:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-value/15291 "2019-08-25T22:06:04Z")
Just getting ready to sell my 02. I have owned this vehicle since 2011. It has gel batteries that are about 3 years old and have a range of more than 20 miles. I have a trunk and a golf club holder for the back. The car … --- ## [Hi / Low voltage cutoff relay](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-low-voltage-cutoff-relay/16912)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hi-low-voltage-cutoff-relay/16912 "2019-08-25T17:02:59Z")
I have been looking for a simple , easy , effective voltage cutoff relay for a battery charger . Last week A guy purchased a set of lithium cells from me for his golf cart . His charger was not programmable and charged t… --- ## [Transmission ID](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transmission-id/16774)
**Author:** [@Reddevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reddevil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 25, 2019, 4:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transmission-id/16774 "2019-08-25T04:31:24Z")
2002 e825, can someone ID the gear ratio based on this tag? --- ## [Hesitation after charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hesitation-after-charging/16908)
**Author:** [@parttimepeddler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/parttimepeddler)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hesitation-after-charging/16908 "2019-08-24T18:20:34Z")
I have an 02 Gem e825 . Does anyone know why after every time I charge the batteries the car will lurch and hesitate for a few seconds when first ran. After that, It runs fine. I have the 9 battery 72 volt upgrade runnin… --- ## [What are the preferred Jacking Points for a 2002 e825?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-the-preferred-jacking-points-for-a-2002-e825/16897)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2019, 1:39am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-are-the-preferred-jacking-points-for-a-2002-e825/16897 "2019-08-24T01:39:03Z")
I’m finally going to try the 2001 Prius wheels and tires on our 2002 GEM and was wondering there the preferred Jacking Points were on the rear? I’ve heard the rear swing arm setup is fragile and I can’t imagine it would… --- ## [Replacing Wheel studs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-wheel-studs/3903)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacing-wheel-studs/3903 "2019-08-23T22:10:04Z")
First Post; I have a 2001 E4, the lug nuts are in bad shape. I can see in the near future replacing them. I removed the drums and can see the Studs are pressed into a spindle. Question; any tricks to replacing wheel … --- ## [Leaking master cylinder](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaking-master-cylinder/16769)
**Author:** [@yannick007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/yannick007)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/leaking-master-cylinder/16769 "2019-08-23T21:46:49Z")
After installing disc brakes ad bleeding the brakes on my (new to me) 2002 e825, I’ve twice noticed significant brake fluid leaks. The first time, I noticed some leaking at the connection of the new front brake lines, so… --- ## [E6 Motor 7.0HP VS 7.5HP](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-motor-7-0hp-vs-7-5hp/12614)
**Author:** [@gotacamaro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotacamaro)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [August 23, 2019, 3:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-motor-7-0hp-vs-7-5hp/12614 "2019-08-23T03:53:18Z")
My 2010 E6 equipped with the stock 7.0 HP motor. I reprogrammed it and it goes about 30 mph (32-35 downhill) it struggles going 25mph up any slight hill. Will upgrading to the 7.5HP motor for $850 give me much additiona… --- ## [DEKA 31 AGM Date code?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deka-31-agm-date-code/16183)
**Author:** [@Gemmy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gemmy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/deka-31-agm-date-code/16183 "2019-08-22T18:32:19Z")
Bought a used '07 with “New” batteries. Not balanced even after multiple chargings. I’m using automotive charger to individually charge them to around 14.5, drive it around,then using onboard charger. Lights on charger i… --- ## [Golf Cart try’s to Commit suicide](https://community.electricforum.com/t/golf-cart-try-s-to-commit-suicide/14887)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 22, 2019, 5:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/golf-cart-try-s-to-commit-suicide/14887 "2019-08-22T17:09:51Z")
I guess this cart lost its brakes or somehow became out of control and came down the driveway and busted through the wood fence & ejected the driver breaking her arm and ribs! Looks like it went over on it’s roof at lea… --- ## [Headlight Upgrade (2013 E6)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/headlight-upgrade-2013-e6/16882)
**Author:** [@RS\_E6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/RS_E6)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/headlight-upgrade-2013-e6/16882 "2019-08-20T19:16:26Z")
I know I’m not alone in thinking the factory GEM headlights left a lot to be desired. Granted they weren’t meant for cruising at 40 MPH but even at low speeds the light on my iPhone performed better. We drive our G… --- ## [Chevy Bolt battery for Gem $2700](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-bolt-battery-for-gem-2700/16881)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 20, 2019, 7:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/chevy-bolt-battery-for-gem-2700/16881 "2019-08-20T19:06:49Z")
I have 2 Bolt packs for Gem’s . One of them is missing the plastic covers on the side that covers the copper connectors on the side . There only purpose is to keep something from touching them and shorting them together … --- ## [Changing rack boot on the car 2008 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-rack-boot-on-the-car-2008-gem/16863)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 19, 2019, 5:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-rack-boot-on-the-car-2008-gem/16863 "2019-08-19T17:56:01Z")
How do you stretch the big end over the knobs? Is it just me or is it a battle? Little room to maneuver, hard to see, and greasy. The small end was easy. I pushed a tapered punch bigger then the rod. Then pushed the pu… --- ## [Help Wiring new heat sink fans](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-wiring-new-heat-sink-fans/16819)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 41\ **Last updated:** [August 18, 2019, 11:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-wiring-new-heat-sink-fans/16819 "2019-08-18T23:19:06Z")
Fans are ready to be wired. Previous owner didn’t use the white gang feed plug but line joined the front wires. So…the main feeds appear to be P, RB, G, B. Oooooops…just realized all those wires are after dash switch… --- ## [Gem E2 Fault 524252 31](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-fault-524252-31/16860)
**Author:** [@Minimember](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Minimember)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2019, 2:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-fault-524252-31/16860 "2019-08-17T14:07:44Z")
Hey guys, I have a 2018 Gem E2 with the 8.9kW ion. It just today threw up a 524252 31. Was wondering if anyone knew what that one was for? Vehicle still runs but the display says the battery is empty (actually at 50%). … --- ## [2001 gem e825 charge light off](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825-charge-light-off/16862)
**Author:** [@38p6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/38p6)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2019, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825-charge-light-off/16862 "2019-08-16T17:13:30Z")
This is a new issue for me my charging light indicator is completely off but I can hear that it is charging. Any thoughts on what could cause this? It was working fine. I did pull the dash to check on something and I don… --- ## [Body parts for '96 Trans 2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/body-parts-for-96-trans-2/16851)
**Author:** [@INSUREDUDE](https://community.electricforum.com/u/INSUREDUDE)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 14, 2019, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/body-parts-for-96-trans-2/16851 "2019-08-14T22:17:19Z")
I’m new to the GEM world and this forum; how hard is it going to be to find body parts for my 96 Trans2 that I bought as a project? I’ve been tearing it all down and want to remove the side panels from the footboard, but… --- ## [Lithium Conversion on 2006 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-on-2006-e4/16529)
**Author:** [@cbepps](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cbepps)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 13, 2019, 1:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversion-on-2006-e4/16529 "2019-08-13T13:19:18Z")
The traditional Gel batteries are up for replacement on our 2006 e4 and are failing to hold a charge so I’m looking at lithium replacement options. I’m not an electrician but am somewhat handy if I have enough informatio… --- ## [Ooops, bought another one. 2000 Model year](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ooops-bought-another-one-2000-model-year/16818)
**Author:** [@manike](https://community.electricforum.com/u/manike)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ooops-bought-another-one-2000-model-year/16818 "2019-08-11T20:37:36Z")
I have always like the look of the older Gems so when I found an older one going for really cheap I figured it was worth a risk to see if I could get it up and running. Turns out an Optimate 6 really is capable of bring… --- ## [New gem performance gear box](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-performance-gear-box/16836)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-gem-performance-gear-box/16836 "2019-08-11T17:17:40Z")
Check it out in Buy Sell --- ## [2018 GEM reviews](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-reviews/14323)
**Author:** [@BeachguyPVB](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BeachguyPVB)\ **Replies:** 34\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2019, 10:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-reviews/14323 "2019-08-11T10:22:29Z")
I have a 2012 e4 that has been a good car and still runs fine. I was wondering if anyone has a new one and what do they think of the improvements in the new Gems? --- ## [New delta q charger not working properly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-delta-q-charger-not-working-properly/15652)
**Author:** [@Hbbill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hbbill)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2019, 6:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-delta-q-charger-not-working-properly/15652 "2019-08-09T18:37:59Z")
2014 e4. My dc-dc converter was bad and it’s part of charger so I Replaced original delta q with a new one from Inwo. Should have lithium profile programmed. Can’t verify due to problem. Will be doing a hot rod volt con… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=72) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=74)