# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=83 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 84 --- ## [Electrical Gremlins](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-gremlins/15065)
**Author:** [@chris1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chris1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 3:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-gremlins/15065 "2018-12-10T15:41:06Z")
Any info would be appreciated… While lifting my 2002 e825 I took the front two batteries out, rebuilt the gearbox and painted the subframe. I also took the steering column out and painted the plastic as well. Yesterda… --- ## [I lifted my 2005 GEM 4" and boy does my back hurt](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-lifted-my-2005-gem-4-and-boy-does-my-back-hurt/14952)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2018, 12:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-lifted-my-2005-gem-4-and-boy-does-my-back-hurt/14952 "2018-12-10T12:56:15Z")
Lift with your back, not your knees is always my motto. (Pop this out into a bigger screen. It’s downright offensive to watch this in a window the size of your thumb.) --- ## [2007 E4 Changing CV Boots](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-changing-cv-boots/15048)
**Author:** [@jcdillin](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jcdillin)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e4-changing-cv-boots/15048 "2018-12-09T18:32:44Z")
Ok, so what is the secret to getting these CV axles apart? I’ve tried driving the wheel end off like I’ve done on other axles but it seems perfectly happy staying in place. Is there a trick or a special driver to get the… --- ## [Intermittent problem with windshield wipers on 2017 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intermittent-problem-with-windshield-wipers-on-2017-gem/15060)
**Author:** [@khoyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/khoyer)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 9, 2018, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/intermittent-problem-with-windshield-wipers-on-2017-gem/15060 "2018-12-09T15:33:34Z")
I have a 2017 GEM E4. A couple weeks back, it started to rain while we were out and about and we used the wipers. When I got home, couldn’t turn the wipers off without shutting off power. When I turned the power back on,… --- ## [2002 gem car died has voltage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-died-has-voltage/15049)
**Author:** [@Gembo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gembo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2018, 10:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-car-died-has-voltage/15049 "2018-12-07T22:24:16Z")
lost power while going. contactor not engaging. odometer is all 8’s accross --- ## [Re-manufactured Zivan charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-manufactured-zivan-charger/15029)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 4, 2018, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/re-manufactured-zivan-charger/15029 "2018-12-04T14:36:21Z")
one of my gems had a bad zivan . got a new one for it and sent the original one to flight systems to be remanufactured . Since then sold the gem and have no use for it . Remanufactured ones sell on ebay for $500 - $650 .… --- ## [Gem 2002 rear fender mounting (E825)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-rear-fender-mounting-e825/12034)
**Author:** [@lrcormier](https://community.electricforum.com/u/lrcormier)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-rear-fender-mounting-e825/12034 "2018-12-03T17:49:47Z")
Can someone provide a source for the rubber grommets used to mount the rear fender. They have a large end and a narrow shaft about .5 inches long with a threaded insert on the end. When you tighten with screw it causes t… --- ## [Jiggly rear view mirror](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jiggly-rear-view-mirror/14388)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 4:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/jiggly-rear-view-mirror/14388 "2018-12-03T16:38:46Z")
Does anybody have problmes with your rearview mirror being horribly jiggly when you are driving? Silly issue I know, just curious if anybody had a simple solution. --- ## [Removing Speed Limit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-speed-limit/15015)
**Author:** [@Michael1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Michael1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 10:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/removing-speed-limit/15015 "2018-12-01T22:28:24Z")
Happy Holliday’s Everyone! i’m a new owner of a 18’ GEM E4, i would like to know the correct way to remove the speed limit or governor please? --- ## [What would cause this?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-cause-this/15012)
**Author:** [@pacastorena](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pacastorena)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2018, 3:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/what-would-cause-this/15012 "2018-12-01T03:04:57Z")
What would cause this? 2004 GEM e4. Drove about a month ago for just about 5 miles. Didn’t charge. Tried to drive today, error code 15. Noticed this. Pretty sure I turned of master power switch. Batteries at 12.4 volts… --- ## [Gem sunroof replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-sunroof-replacement/15006)
**Author:** [@38p6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/38p6)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 8:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-sunroof-replacement/15006 "2018-11-28T20:52:41Z")
Does anyone know the thickness and material used for the sunroof on a 2001 gem? Mine has a bunch of cracks so I would like to replace it. I looked at polycarbonate and plexiglass today but the stuff in stock at home depo… --- ## [High voltage controller](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-controller/15003)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/high-voltage-controller/15003 "2018-11-28T04:25:13Z")
This looks like a cheap disposable controller. High voltage ready. --- ## [Zivan NG1 Charger Green flashing light with no audible](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger-green-flashing-light-with-no-audible/15001)
**Author:** [@Jim11](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jim11)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 4:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger-green-flashing-light-with-no-audible/15001 "2018-11-28T04:13:08Z")
Above is my status. I have new gel batteries and the charger does not go into charge mode. Does anyone have a suggestion or quick answer? Jim --- ## [Bunch of T2 Controllers](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bunch-of-t2-controllers/14986)
**Author:** [@chris1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chris1)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2018, 3:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bunch-of-t2-controllers/14986 "2018-11-28T03:35:37Z")
I was fortunate enough to run into 3, T2 controllers. I’m currently running a T1 in my 2002 so I cant just swap them out to test. Probably a long shot but is there any way that I can power them up to test them? --- ## [Sway Bar](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sway-bar/6297)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [November 26, 2018, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/sway-bar/6297 "2018-11-26T23:31:46Z")
Hey I'll try and make a long story short, when I took out all the flooded lead acid batterys out of my gem car the car rode so stiff it was a joke. Ya see the car was designed to carry almost 500 Lbs in battery and when … --- ## [Gem battery issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-issues/14735)
**Author:** [@38p6](https://community.electricforum.com/u/38p6)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [November 24, 2018, 5:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-issues/14735 "2018-11-24T17:39:44Z")
My gem car has deka dominator 8g31 gel batteries in it. The date code is L16. I don’t use the car much this time of year and I noticed that when it’s sits my batteries drain down quite a bit. I can’t find anything that i… --- ## [gem car won't go. please anyone help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-wont-go-please-anyone-help/14976)
**Author:** [@cryptzx10](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cryptzx10)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 23, 2018, 11:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-wont-go-please-anyone-help/14976 "2018-11-23T23:02:33Z")
have a 2011 gem el xd and my boss seems to think I can fix this. Will go for about 10 seconds at 3-5 mph then stops won’t go again for about 30 minutes. any ideas? thank you --- ## [GEM Flipping, ROI and updates](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-flipping-roi-and-updates/14963)
**Author:** [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [November 22, 2018, 8:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-flipping-roi-and-updates/14963 "2018-11-22T20:10:19Z")
I was able to get my hands on a 2003 4 seater GEM for near nothing. It was owned by an elderly man who was a member of the local electric car club and eventually donated it to the club as his health declined. The club … --- ## [T2 programming suggestions with a D&D motor](https://community.electricforum.com/t/t2-programming-suggestions-with-a-d-d-motor/14501)
**Author:** [@David\_Illingworth](https://community.electricforum.com/u/David_Illingworth)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [November 19, 2018, 5:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/t2-programming-suggestions-with-a-d-d-motor/14501 "2018-11-19T17:08:00Z")
Can anyone offer some advice on what I should change the parameters to. I have a 2002 Ford Think with a D2 controller and a D&D 7.7 H.P motor. I live in Florida with very little hills. I have 14" tires ordered that shoul… --- ## [2 Seater Rear Seat](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-seater-rear-seat/6078)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [November 18, 2018, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2-seater-rear-seat/6078 "2018-11-18T22:01:15Z")
My latest DIY project http://s108.photobucket.com/user/user973783/media/HPIM0626\_zpsj2rdd2xy.jpg.html\]\[IMG\]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n37/user973783/HPIM0626\_zpsj2rdd2xy.jpg\[/IMG\]http://\[/IMG\] Rear Seat and 2… --- ## [Wanted 4 seat Gem car](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-4-seat-gem-car/14950)
**Author:** [@Edrhemercedesguy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Edrhemercedesguy)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 11:40pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-4-seat-gem-car/14950 "2018-11-17T23:40:40Z")
Wanted 4 seat Gem car 2002 or newer. I’m in the nashville TN area --- ## [Motor bearing carnage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-bearing-carnage/14921)
**Author:** [@greengearhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/greengearhead)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 17, 2018, 1:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/motor-bearing-carnage/14921 "2018-11-17T01:09:47Z")
Came in for speed sensor code. I already changed the speed sensor magnet a few months ago. Found the root problem. Auto parts store p/s puller worked great to pluck off the speed sensor and bearing in one shot Does an… --- ## [GEM car has no power...any advice?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-has-no-power-any-advice/1365)
**Author:** [@NAUgrad2005](https://community.electricforum.com/u/NAUgrad2005)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [November 16, 2018, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-has-no-power-any-advice/1365 "2018-11-16T21:57:32Z")
Hello! I'm a relatively new GEM car owner, and have an issue with mine. During the winter months here in Idaho, my GEM sits idle in my garage. I am pretty good about remembering to charge it every week or so, but I fo… --- ## [WTH... cannot find insurance coverage in FL anywhere](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wth-cannot-find-insurance-coverage-in-fl-anywhere/14880)
**Author:** [@Don\_Goll](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Don_Goll)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wth-cannot-find-insurance-coverage-in-fl-anywhere/14880 "2018-11-15T23:36:45Z")
I was given this Gem a few weeks ago and think it’s super fun. However I’ve searched here, I’ve googled, I’ve called 4 random insurance companies that say they offer coverage only to have issues afterwards. I tried to ad… --- ## [Volt batteries exploded!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-batteries-exploded/14898)
**Author:** [@Piqrsqrd](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Piqrsqrd)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 10:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-batteries-exploded/14898 "2018-11-15T22:50:03Z")
A few months back decided to take the plunge and convert to volt batteries. Everything went great; sawed off the water jackets. Bolted the bottoms, secured with metal clamps. Followed in the footsteps of other intrep… --- ## [New to the Forum, about to buy a GEM without motor/controller..](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum-about-to-buy-a-gem-without-motor-controller/14002)
**Author:** [@stretchkart](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stretchkart)\ **Replies:** 28\ **Last updated:** [November 15, 2018, 12:09am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum-about-to-buy-a-gem-without-motor-controller/14002 "2018-11-15T00:09:50Z")
Hello, :eyes:Been read this forum for a couple of days seems like a nice place! I live in a community that has a lot of cart paths, some with hills some not. For 5 years been using an Ezgo TXT two seater. Been thinki… --- ## [Battery equalizer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-equalizer/14875)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 11:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/battery-equalizer/14875 "2018-11-11T23:58:03Z")
Seems like this is better than adding a 12v battery. The new Gem taps into a 12v battery. This is a 20a balancer. You can charge all batteries from a single 12v charger or maintainer. 48v, but 72v also available. --- ## [2000 GEM 825 Electrical Issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-825-electrical-issues/13131)
**Author:** [@stan1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/stan1)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2018, 2:33am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-825-electrical-issues/13131 "2018-11-11T02:33:13Z")
I am having trouble with lights, horn, wipers, turn signal and brake lights not working after charging. If I reset the master switch they will then work. Any ideas what is wrong. --- ## [Ride-4-fun upgrade for 02 E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-upgrade-for-02-e825/14440)
**Author:** [@jonbbrew](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jonbbrew)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [November 10, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-upgrade-for-02-e825/14440 "2018-11-10T01:16:59Z")
Hello all, Looking at upgrading with the Ride-4-fun motor. Would love to hear your opinion and experience with it? Worth it? Waste? Thanks --- ## [Steering ratio information for GEM e2](https://community.electricforum.com/t/steering-ratio-information-for-gem-e2/14889)
**Author:** [@randomblbl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/randomblbl)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [November 9, 2018, 11:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/steering-ratio-information-for-gem-e2/14889 "2018-11-09T23:56:56Z")
Does someone know the steering ratio for the GEM e2? Thanks [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=82) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=84)