# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=82 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 83 --- ## [2014 heater wiring and install assistance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-heater-wiring-and-install-assistance/15375)
**Author:** [@Hbbill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hbbill)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 6, 2019, 12:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-heater-wiring-and-install-assistance/15375 "2019-02-06T00:11:26Z")
I just received a complete heater to install in my 2014 e4. It would be extremely helpful if I could get a wiring diagram and maybe exploded under dash diagram to help with my install. Installation instructs would be eve… --- ## [Shock Bushings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-bushings/4695)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-bushings/4695 "2019-02-05T17:07:03Z")
I had 40 nylon shock bushings made up. Hope this will help you guys out. They are cut out of 12000 psi nylon so should hold up a looooong time. --- ## [2013 Gem es battery change](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-es-battery-change/15046)
**Author:** [@bandit1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bandit1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2013-gem-es-battery-change/15046 "2019-02-05T02:54:05Z")
Want to change from AGM to flooded batteries. How do I change the onboard charger to that charge mode. Been waiting on a AGM replacement battery for over 4 weeks and told will be 3+ more weeks to get it. --- ## [Error 05, but still clicks](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367)
**Author:** [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2019, 8:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-05-but-still-clicks/15367 "2019-02-04T20:27:34Z")
I have an 08 that sat for about 2 months and now it’s showing error code 05 when I press the throttle. I have read that would be caused by the main contactor not engaging but I hear a click from the right side of the da… --- ## [Transmission leak from what appears to be a pressure relief valve?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transmission-leak-from-what-appears-to-be-a-pressure-relief-valve/15289)
**Author:** [@TimFitz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TimFitz)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2019, 11:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transmission-leak-from-what-appears-to-be-a-pressure-relief-valve/15289 "2019-02-01T23:05:21Z")
I have a 2008 GEM E4. I just replaced the motor with the D&D blue motor. There is what appears to be a bolt about 3 centimeters wide with a pin in the center of it, that slides in and out, in the transmission housing r… --- ## [Polaris Gem E6 - good or bad?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-gem-e6-good-or-bad/13289)
**Author:** [@Mikef](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mikef)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 2:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/polaris-gem-e6-good-or-bad/13289 "2019-01-30T14:34:33Z")
I have a 2004 EzGo PDS cart that I stretched and made street legal and it to an AC powered system. I also upgraded it to 48 volts. I am looking to try something new as I am having problems with the EzGo. I am thinking… --- ## [2001 GEM E825 4 seat with soft doors and many upgrades for sale $3250](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825-4-seat-with-soft-doors-and-many-upgrades-for-sale-3250/15310)
**Author:** [@sfbpmike](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sfbpmike)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 30, 2019, 1:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-e825-4-seat-with-soft-doors-and-many-upgrades-for-sale-3250/15310 "2019-01-30T01:07:29Z")
ALAMEDA, CA SF Bay Area 2001 GEM E825 4 seater w/optional removable door kit. This cart is a blast to drive around town and gets thumbs up every time I drive it. The doors are super easy to remove for the summer (off a… --- ## [Battery & Chargers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-chargers/15307)
**Author:** [@jerrystephens364](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jerrystephens364)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-chargers/15307 "2019-01-27T20:53:11Z")
I have a 2001 GEM, model E825 in which I replaced acid batteries with Gells ($1400). However, the batteries continue to fail with bad cells within a month with a high two-tone pitch emitted from the vehicle. Replacing wi… --- ## [2001 Gem. No charge light](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-no-charge-light/15323)
**Author:** [@Chris\_Gooding](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chris_Gooding)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [January 27, 2019, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-no-charge-light/15323 "2019-01-27T20:52:14Z")
I have a 2001 Gem with flooded batteries. The charger is not coming on and neither are any of the charge lights. I have charged all batteries individually and tested each battery with a midtronics tester. All batteries p… --- ## [Trojan Battery introduces Trillium](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trojan-battery-introduces-trillium/15022)
**Author:** [@Gem\_e2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem_e2)\ **Replies:** 16\ **Last updated:** [January 25, 2019, 4:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/trojan-battery-introduces-trillium/15022 "2019-01-25T16:25:07Z")
Trojan Battery Company has introduced the Trillium line of Trojan Intelligent Lithium batteries has not seen any prices yet --- ## [Gem rear fender repair](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-rear-fender-repair/3558)
**Author:** [@descon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/descon)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2019, 7:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-rear-fender-repair/3558 "2019-01-24T07:53:26Z")
Can the GEM plastic rear fender be repaired? Our local streets are very rough and the plastic has cracked in multiple places, but is still intact. I ran across something called "plastifix" on the web has anyone used this… --- ## [Towing a Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/towing-a-gem/1593)
**Author:** [@jm1361](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jm1361)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 6:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/towing-a-gem/1593 "2019-01-19T18:58:58Z")
I would like to tow my Gem on a car dolly. Since the back tires will be traveling at 65 miles /hr. Can we change the bearings in the rear drums to handle this speed. Any advise would be appreciated. --- ## [D&D Blue Motor upgrade Magnet replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d-d-blue-motor-upgrade-magnet-replacement/15199)
**Author:** [@TimFitz](https://community.electricforum.com/u/TimFitz)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [January 19, 2019, 4:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/d-d-blue-motor-upgrade-magnet-replacement/15199 "2019-01-19T16:15:54Z")
I just replaced my GE 5hp stock motor with D&D Heavy Duty Blue motor Part#170-501-0002B on my 2008 GEM E4 with a T4 Controller. It was shipped directly from D&D as the motor only. I went to Ride for Fun site to make sur… --- ## [Insurance for GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance-for-gem/1778)
**Author:** [@L\_L](https://community.electricforum.com/u/L_L)\ **Replies:** 40\ **Last updated:** [January 17, 2019, 2:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/insurance-for-gem/1778 "2019-01-17T02:17:59Z")
I recently bought a used GEM and am having difficulty with my insurance company. For example, they want my wife and I to take a motorcycle safety class. (Every motorcycle safety class that I have found requires you to ri… --- ## [Zivan charger question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-question/14260)
**Author:** [@Bmmoore42](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bmmoore42)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 15, 2019, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-charger-question/14260 "2019-01-15T23:31:47Z")
What is the proper setting for a Zivan charger for 12 volt acid batteries? An also do you adjust the setting with the dial that is on top? It seems to have several numbers and letters. 0 through 9 and A through F. Not su… --- ## [2005 e4 good price?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-good-price/15253)
**Author:** [@Makoman82](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Makoman82)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 8:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-e4-good-price/15253 "2019-01-14T20:33:13Z")
Hi everyone. I’m in the market for a LSV and just found this forum. There is a 2005 GEM e4 for sale here. It has 2017 batteries, and recently fully serviced. I’m not sure what the service entailed but am finding out. … --- ## [Just bought my first GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-my-first-gem/3895)
**Author:** [@simplesam](https://community.electricforum.com/u/simplesam)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 14, 2019, 7:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/just-bought-my-first-gem/3895 "2019-01-14T19:33:39Z")
Hello all, I just bought a 2000 GEM e4, I work as a Farrier (horse shoer) and found this in one of my customers barns. It was covered under about inch of hay and horsecrap. It's been parked for a year and a half, but … --- ## [Unknown plug in 2002 GEM e825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unknown-plug-in-2002-gem-e825/15191)
**Author:** [@SJRJr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SJRJr)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 6, 2019, 6:27pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/unknown-plug-in-2002-gem-e825/15191 "2019-01-06T18:27:43Z")
I recently bought a 2002 e825 E4. Its a project…pulling it apart and going through it, trying to figure out what’s missing. We took the body apart for fiberglass repair and dove under the dash to get a good look at the… --- ## [Charging cycles](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-cycles/15184)
**Author:** [@melafriend](https://community.electricforum.com/u/melafriend)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 5, 2019, 4:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-cycles/15184 "2019-01-05T04:25:46Z")
I have heard innumerable ideas on recharging a GEM car deep cycle gel cell…, Some say let it go down to 50%; other 60%; some 80%… my experience with seep cycle batteries ( mainly on boats ) is let them go way down, the… --- ## [High end battery monitor? Lead acid 2 to 9 batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-end-battery-monitor-lead-acid-2-to-9-batteries/12598)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 3:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-end-battery-monitor-lead-acid-2-to-9-batteries/12598 "2019-01-01T15:56:51Z")
There was some discussion previous about the lack of a bat-9 to work with 9-8v as bat-6 works with 6-12v. Is there interest in a high end monitor that works with lead acid? Possible flash back to lithium bms for future… --- ## [Winter storage for Gel batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-for-gel-batteries/15044)
**Author:** [@Pops17](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pops17)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 1, 2019, 3:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/winter-storage-for-gel-batteries/15044 "2019-01-01T15:10:29Z")
Hello everyone, I’m putting my 2013 Gem E4 up for the Winter. I have new (this year) gel batteries and wanted to know what is recommended for Winter storage in an ambient temperature garage. Should I leave the battery ch… --- ## [Gem e2 2005 Need calipers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-2005-need-calipers/14941)
**Author:** [@defeojack1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/defeojack1)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e2-2005-need-calipers/14941 "2018-12-31T20:26:00Z")
Hi, looking for calipers for my 2005 Gem e2 shortbed front right and left calipers ? --- ## [Lubrication of a GEM E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lubrication-of-a-gem-e4/15166)
**Author:** [@Parker1144](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Parker1144)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 31, 2018, 2:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lubrication-of-a-gem-e4/15166 "2018-12-31T14:29:48Z")
I have a 2010 E4. The owners manual says nothing about lubrication anywhere. I can get to some of the obvious places, but I am concerned about the trans axle and diffirencle. Any info would be appreciated. TIA Gary --- ## [2015 Gem ELXD new batteries code 57 still showing](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-elxd-new-batteries-code-57-still-showing/15133)
**Author:** [@sbshedd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/sbshedd)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 29, 2018, 1:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2015-gem-elxd-new-batteries-code-57-still-showing/15133 "2018-12-29T01:51:22Z")
Just purchased a 2015 Gem ELXD with 1039 miles. Vehicle was parked for a few months . Replaced batteries and code 57 is still appearing. Any help on this would be a plus. Thanks --- ## [2002 Gem steering rack needed](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-steering-rack-needed/12112)
**Author:** [@Kris](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kris)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-steering-rack-needed/12112 "2018-12-25T20:26:44Z")
Hello all! I'm new to the forum and am looking forward to knowing more about my new Gem. I bought a 2002 Gem four seeter today and it need a new steering gear/rack. The one that is in it has broken into pieces. Does anyo… --- ## [2018 GEM E4 startup problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e4-startup-problem/15141)
**Author:** [@rodgod45](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rodgod45)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2018, 2:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e4-startup-problem/15141 "2018-12-25T02:53:50Z")
I been driving a brand new 2018 GEM E4 for six months and I keep having a recurring issue with the battery. I go out everyday with a full charge, yet at least once every two weeks when turning it back on it goes through … --- ## [Cheap steering wheel upgrade GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheap-steering-wheel-upgrade-gem/15131)
**Author:** [@Don\_Goll](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Don_Goll)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 24, 2018, 12:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cheap-steering-wheel-upgrade-gem/15131 "2018-12-24T12:18:16Z")
My OEM steering wheel was in bad shape and I was having a rough time finding another. Did not want to spend a ton of $. This was $15 with shipping on eBay. From a Polaris ranger (2008/2009). It’s slightly larger than ori… --- ## [Joining the Volt club](https://community.electricforum.com/t/joining-the-volt-club/14626)
**Author:** [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Replies:** 31\ **Last updated:** [December 20, 2018, 1:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/joining-the-volt-club/14626 "2018-12-20T13:25:46Z")
Thanks to this forum and eBay coupons I have 4 6p3s Chevy Volt modules on their way! Still trying to figure out what BMS to use, really want one with Bluetooth and android app as I have a Fire Tablet that will be mounte… --- ## [2016Gem eLXD No power to accessories (lights wiper display)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016gem-elxd-no-power-to-accessories-lights-wiper-display/14990)
**Author:** [@KevinMcK](https://community.electricforum.com/u/KevinMcK)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2018, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016gem-elxd-no-power-to-accessories-lights-wiper-display/14990 "2018-12-19T14:30:23Z")
No lights, turn sig, display, wipers. Blowing 30amp 48v fuse under converter. Local Polaris rep useless. New to electric vehicles so bear with me. GEM eLXD Type LSV/VBV. Need assistance please. PS, Now have another veh… --- ## [Guess the Broken part? (Transmission)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/guess-the-broken-part-transmission/15008)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 5:27am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/guess-the-broken-part-transmission/15008 "2018-12-13T05:27:35Z")
In the spirt of CSI or some sort of investigation from the comfort of your computer here is my question . I bought a 2008 E4 with what I thought had just a broken driveshaft. Put a new driveshaft in it and found out th… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=81) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=83)