# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=75 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 76 --- ## [Front brakes not working](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-brakes-not-working/16650)
**Author:** [@Gaslol](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gaslol)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-brakes-not-working/16650 "2019-07-21T21:54:34Z")
Got my 2012 Gem E6 about a month ago and just now finding out about some issues with it. I was replacing the half shaft and noticed the front brake rotors we’re a little rusted and sure enough - they aren’t activating. … --- ## [2002 E825 not charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-not-charging/16633)
**Author:** [@tahoeterry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tahoeterry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-not-charging/16633 "2019-07-21T16:15:57Z")
I recently bought a used 2002 E825 and for 2 weeks had no issues charging it. Two days ago I plugged it in and the charger (Zivan) would not start. I get no indicator light and the 6 batteries (SLA) are sitting at 12.4… --- ## [Battery cable specs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-cable-specs/16635)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 20, 2019, 1:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-cable-specs/16635 "2019-07-20T01:03:45Z")
Could someone please post the correct cable to use from the controller to the motor…thanks --- ## [New in Town and was hoping for direction, Thank You in advanced](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-in-town-and-was-hoping-for-direction-thank-you-in-advanced/16626)
**Author:** [@Spottie69](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Spottie69)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 6:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-in-town-and-was-hoping-for-direction-thank-you-in-advanced/16626 "2019-07-19T18:47:56Z")
Hello, I just signed up on the forum. The owner of the company I work at has a 2002 GEM e825 four seat. Since I’m the company fixer I get the dubious honor in fixing his cart when it breaks, which means I will probably… --- ## [2002 Loss of Power after Lithium Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-loss-of-power-after-lithium-conversion/16328)
**Author:** [@chris1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chris1)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2019, 12:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-loss-of-power-after-lithium-conversion/16328 "2019-07-19T00:22:59Z")
Seeing a strange loss of power at intermediate speeds, almost as if a gas motor was missfiring. Ramps up to speed very fast, at about 20mph or so, if I take my foot off to coast then put it back down to regain speed it … --- ## [31DCM Batteries With Schott Charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/31dcm-batteries-with-schott-charger/16622)
**Author:** [@weasle](https://community.electricforum.com/u/weasle)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 11:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/31dcm-batteries-with-schott-charger/16622 "2019-07-18T23:42:14Z")
I have a 2000 e825 which didn’t have batteries when I purchased it. I bought 6, 31DCM batteries from Oreilly per recommendation and the car runs fine now. My question is, is it ok to use the on board Schott charger to ch… --- ## [Weird power issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weird-power-issue/16621)
**Author:** [@redsphynx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/redsphynx)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/weird-power-issue/16621 "2019-07-18T20:23:30Z")
i notice here and there i seem to have a power issue. when i turn the main switch on i get nothing. then i turn it off and wait a bit and sometimes it works fine. but today i had to unplug everything that went to the con… --- ## [New controller 2002 e825 h3lp](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-controller-2002-e825-h3lp/16596)
**Author:** [@redsphynx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/redsphynx)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 8:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-controller-2002-e825-h3lp/16596 "2019-07-18T20:03:13Z")
does anyone have a picture of the wiring that goes to the controller. i screwed up and did label the wires on the top 2 bolts now i cant figure it out. if anyone has a picture of theirs that would be great --- ## [Can not get rid of code 41](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-not-get-rid-of-code-41/16576)
**Author:** [@Bolanger](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bolanger)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 4:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-not-get-rid-of-code-41/16576 "2019-07-18T16:43:42Z")
New motor, new trans, rebuilt controller, batteries check out. Any ideas, thanks --- ## [Do you register and insure your GEM car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-register-and-insure-your-gem-car/16568)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 9:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/do-you-register-and-insure-your-gem-car/16568 "2019-07-18T09:02:12Z")
The ONLY reason I got my GEM is because the Railroad Police have no sense of humor. I used to drive this customized golf cart to work and park it in the parking garage. I may have “pulled over” couple friends. After a c… --- ## [New shoes happy dance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-shoes-happy-dance/16581)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 8:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-shoes-happy-dance/16581 "2019-07-18T08:01:27Z")
Guess what? 17" Mazda MX-5 / Miata rims fit right up. (with a 4" lift mind you) I found a set locally at $220. I really wanted gunmetal and these are black but the price was highly motivating. My old 15" ones were a… --- ## [Charger rebuild](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-rebuild/16609)
**Author:** [@gemcar\_newbie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gemcar_newbie)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2019, 12:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-rebuild/16609 "2019-07-18T00:13:28Z")
I am looking for someone who can repair/rebuild a delta q charger. thank you --- ## [Bumps bring up the "wrench"; Now dead; HELP](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bumps-bring-up-the-wrench-now-dead-help/16601)
**Author:** [@Larry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Larry)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2019, 5:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bumps-bring-up-the-wrench-now-dead-help/16601 "2019-07-17T17:55:59Z")
My 2008 E4 started to die when I hit a bump in the road. If I released the accelerator normal operation resumed. Stupidly I went to the beach yesterday knowing I had a problem. When we were ready to leave I switched t… --- ## [Power surge at house that damaged allot of items GEM was one of them](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-surge-at-house-that-damaged-allot-of-items-gem-was-one-of-them/16551)
**Author:** [@ApacheshoresGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ApacheshoresGEM)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/power-surge-at-house-that-damaged-allot-of-items-gem-was-one-of-them/16551 "2019-07-16T22:10:39Z")
We had a huge power surge due to a lightening strike. We lost most of our appliances, computers, HVAC and i just noticed my GEM E4 no longer runs. Nothing when key is turned on. Removed all the batteries and had them tes… --- ## [Gem Car Dash Mod](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-dash-mod/16582)
**Author:** [@bundcur](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bundcur)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2019, 8:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-dash-mod/16582 "2019-07-16T20:13:41Z")
A few of you have asked about the dash in my Gem that was done this winter so here is a rundown of what I did when installing an Ididit 16” GM column from a 1972 Chevy. First thing I did was remove the locking door on… --- ## [Custom Chrome Tilt Column](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-chrome-tilt-column/16515)
**Author:** [@bundcur](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bundcur)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 9:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/custom-chrome-tilt-column/16515 "2019-07-15T21:56:47Z")
Last year the steering column plastic starting falling apart on my 2000 gem car so I asked around to a few Gem people/builders what could be done or can the column be replaced? I got a few different answers like, yes but… --- ## [Gem programming computer , software and cable](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-programming-computer-software-and-cable/14934)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 9:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-programming-computer-software-and-cable/14934 "2019-07-15T21:47:08Z")
Selling one of my programming computers . This is an old dell computer that has the software loaded and configured , ready to go . The computer comes with the charger , the batteries are older and do work for a short whi… --- ## [Ride 4 Fun or even stock motor case temps](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-or-even-stock-motor-case-temps/16548)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 2:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-or-even-stock-motor-case-temps/16548 "2019-07-15T14:43:34Z")
My new to me Ride4Fun has no thermal sensor so I jumpered it. I know I am pushing things pretty hard with 96-98 volts so I am trying to get a sense of what is good and what is bad. At some point, I’ll grab a temp senso… --- ## [2006 gem going slower and now dead](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-going-slower-and-now-dead/15474)
**Author:** [@newtogem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/newtogem)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2019, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2006-gem-going-slower-and-now-dead/15474 "2019-07-15T11:07:25Z")
My 2006 e4 gem car was running fine. All of a sudden it went slower and slower. No codes were given. Made it home at a snails pace. Plugged it in, and it worked fine for about a mile then entered turtle mode to even sl… --- ## [Bolts for rear fender mounting 2007 G4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolts-for-rear-fender-mounting-2007-g4/16563)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 3:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolts-for-rear-fender-mounting-2007-g4/16563 "2019-07-14T15:47:04Z")
Does anyone know what size bolts these are? They are all rusted and I want to replace them. They mount the rear fender piece. --- ## [GEM T3 controller and high voltage debugging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-t3-controller-and-high-voltage-debugging/16545)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 14, 2019, 10:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-t3-controller-and-high-voltage-debugging/16545 "2019-07-14T10:48:36Z")
Edit It was all a mistake on my part. TL;DR I’ve been upgrading a few things on my GEM and ran into a little quirk with the T3 controller. I’ve been reading over some of the old threads here, I even found the one whe… --- ## [2002 gem beeping](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-beeping/16558)
**Author:** [@Adam333](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Adam333)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 7:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-beeping/16558 "2019-07-13T19:56:32Z")
2002 gem with zivan charger. After a couple of minutes of charging I get a constant beeping yellow light. Apparantly the problem is this: yellow flash with audible alarm: thermal sensor failure thermistor out of ran… --- ## [Delta Q Charger Profile Issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-profile-issue/16559)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 4:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/delta-q-charger-profile-issue/16559 "2019-07-13T16:22:00Z")
I tried to check the current profile on my Delta Q QuiQ on a 2007 Gem G4 with Duracells. I disconnected the positive lead and plugged the charger back into AC and it will just flash the top red light two times then paus… --- ## [Looking at GEM's...Total Newbie at these!!!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-gems-total-newbie-at-these/16554)
**Author:** [@Eugene](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Eugene)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 11:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-gems-total-newbie-at-these/16554 "2019-07-13T11:48:19Z")
Hello Folks, Brand new member and very new to NEV’s I am going to look at this GEM tomorrow, 2004 and he says it has 6 new batteries and title. My questions are: what is a round about price I should be paying. I just … --- ## [Foot Pedal Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/foot-pedal-question/5114)
**Author:** [@shacky4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/shacky4)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2019, 3:01am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/foot-pedal-question/5114 "2019-07-13T03:01:09Z")
The return spring on my foot pedal on my approx 2004 Gem has apparently broken. Reading other threads in this forum, I have learned that it is a 09ASAC-5k Linemaster. It appears that the only way to get into the unit… --- ## [Are my batteries dead?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-my-batteries-dead/16530)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 12, 2019, 3:50am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/are-my-batteries-dead/16530 "2019-07-12T03:50:31Z")
2007 Gem e4, 6 Duracell batts about 2.5 year old and prob 300 cycles. Goes from full charge on the dash immediately to no charge and the turtle after about a mile and a half. I let them all get low on water and put way t… --- ## [Whole GEM Car Electrified when charging 2007 G82](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whole-gem-car-electrified-when-charging-2007-g82/16524)
**Author:** [@Mike\_Skaggs](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mike_Skaggs)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 10:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/whole-gem-car-electrified-when-charging-2007-g82/16524 "2019-07-10T22:12:03Z")
When I am charging my GEM car, all metal is electrified and will shock me it I touch it. Its not a full wall outlet shock, Kida like half an electric fence shock. Everything from the brake lines to the steel baker in bac… --- ## [Total length of battery cables](https://community.electricforum.com/t/total-length-of-battery-cables/16514)
**Author:** [@bundcur](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bundcur)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2019, 4:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/total-length-of-battery-cables/16514 "2019-07-10T04:23:56Z")
Does anyone know how many total feet of battery cables are in a classic 4 seater with 6 12v batteries? Building new cables for entire car due to age and corrosion. Want to make sure to order enough cable. TIA --- ## [Can you upgrade the charger?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-upgrade-the-charger/16452)
**Author:** [@Pops17](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pops17)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 2:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-you-upgrade-the-charger/16452 "2019-07-08T14:52:00Z")
Hello fellow Gem owners, I posted about my new Ride 4 Fun motor possibly using up the batteries faster than the original motor. I thought about a different approach. Can you do anything to the charger, or use a different… --- ## [Quick question on ID’ing 5hp vs 7hp motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-question-on-id-ing-5hp-vs-7hp-motor/16499)
**Author:** [@Jimflorida](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jimflorida)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2019, 1:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/quick-question-on-id-ing-5hp-vs-7hp-motor/16499 "2019-07-08T13:58:18Z")
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