# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=88 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 89 --- ## [Help with Default T4 Settings for 2009 Gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-default-t4-settings-for-2009-gem/14113)
**Author:** [@rgeorge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rgeorge)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/help-with-default-t4-settings-for-2009-gem/14113 "2018-07-16T19:49:53Z")
2009 Gem E4, stock everything 12:1 gears, T4 controller I went to adjust Function 7 from what I thought was going to be higher , but was set at 65. Leads me to believe someone may have adjusted already… I want to set m… --- ## [Will an older 3hp gem survive 96v](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-an-older-3hp-gem-survive-96v/13274)
**Author:** [@greengearhead](https://community.electricforum.com/u/greengearhead)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2018, 6:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/will-an-older-3hp-gem-survive-96v/13274 "2018-07-15T06:52:12Z")
I received a free 02’ gem from a customer ( I repair Gems from time to time ). It was in rough condition but I got it going using cheap/ left over parts. I did buy a new pack. I read a lithium conversion post and it soun… --- ## [Lithium Conversions Battery Types tested/ preferred](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversions-battery-types-tested-preferred/14103)
**Author:** [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 13, 2018, 12:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lithium-conversions-battery-types-tested-preferred/14103 "2018-07-13T12:16:48Z")
Hey all, From reading through the threads I see that Nissan Leaf, Chevy Volt, And recently Chevy Bolt cells were used with what it seems the Volt cells being the most popular. Has anyone used any other brands and what … --- ## [Stereo Install for 2007 GEM CAR](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stereo-install-for-2007-gem-car/14096)
**Author:** [@smitty9](https://community.electricforum.com/u/smitty9)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/stereo-install-for-2007-gem-car/14096 "2018-07-10T19:00:04Z")
Can anyone assist with a wiring schematic to install an aftermarket stereo in a 2007 Gem Car? Thanks! --- ## [2000 GEM e825 blinks green then red when charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e825-blinks-green-then-red-when-charging/14055)
**Author:** [@10mwh10](https://community.electricforum.com/u/10mwh10)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2018, 3:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e825-blinks-green-then-red-when-charging/14055 "2018-07-10T03:18:40Z")
Good batteries in 2000 GEM e825 do not seem to charge. when charging the BDI first flashes 12 times green and then 4 times red. Keeps flashing red, 4 times then a pause, then 4 times, etc. Can’t find this light series… --- ## [Honday GL1100 Gullwing air shocks for rear of e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honday-gl1100-gullwing-air-shocks-for-rear-of-e4/12752)
**Author:** [@dougl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dougl)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 6:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/honday-gl1100-gullwing-air-shocks-for-rear-of-e4/12752 "2018-07-09T18:20:56Z")
I saw a video of a guy who put these progressive air assist shocks on his e4 and wondered if anyone else has done this? The video is 2011 and they guy is offline so no response to how they held up. We went over a small… --- ## [GEM CAR BEEPS WHEN CHARGING](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-beeps-when-charging/14035)
**Author:** [@edge777](https://community.electricforum.com/u/edge777)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2018, 5:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-beeps-when-charging/14035 "2018-07-09T17:15:37Z")
Just bought a 2002 E4 GEM car and went to charge it for the first time. It beeped with an alarm. Been checking around websites, but cant find out why its doing this. --- ## [Don’t forget to set your parking brake](https://community.electricforum.com/t/don-t-forget-to-set-your-parking-brake/14072)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 10:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/don-t-forget-to-set-your-parking-brake/14072 "2018-07-07T22:13:31Z")
My buddy’s kids were using his Gem for the 4th of July weekend. He lives atop a steep driveway. “Some one” forgot to set the parking brake and the car rolled backwards down the steep driveway and into a Tree! Oops! --- ## [Charger Wire Colors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-wire-colors/14053)
**Author:** [@cc3475](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cc3475)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2018, 2:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-wire-colors/14053 "2018-07-07T14:39:55Z")
So I took apart my GEM to paint it and didn’t pay much attention to where the three wires go for the plugin charger. There is a green, blue, and brown cord coming from the charger. On the piece where the AC outlet goes t… --- ## [Project GEM at auction in FL](https://community.electricforum.com/t/project-gem-at-auction-in-fl/14059)
**Author:** [@ApacheshoresGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ApacheshoresGEM)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2018, 2:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/project-gem-at-auction-in-fl/14059 "2018-07-06T02:42:10Z")
For all you DIY guys that want to build on from basically scratch. Here ya go https://www.renebates.com/a\_lot.php?id=208&lot=185&cat=all As of 7/5/18 0939 it was no bidders opening at 50.00 for a 2008 2 seater…Might be… --- ## [9 Battery Diagram](https://community.electricforum.com/t/9-battery-diagram/14031)
**Author:** [@Nick\_Dry](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nick_Dry)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2018, 5:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/9-battery-diagram/14031 "2018-07-04T17:38:59Z")
Hello, i am newer to the gem community. I have recently picked up a 2008 xl and it has 9 batteries. When I go to charge , the box lights orange scrolls, blinks orange and then blinks red. Someone told me that someone m… --- ## [Adjusting Amature voltage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adjusting-amature-voltage/13987)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 17\ **Last updated:** [July 1, 2018, 9:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/adjusting-amature-voltage/13987 "2018-07-01T21:44:38Z")
Hey I have a car that is giving me a code 41 (which is controller overheat) I am going to add a van to help then the controller I don’t have room to add a heat sink and I wanted to use my handheld controller to turn dow… --- ## [Can't get a reading...](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cant-get-a-reading/14006)
**Author:** [@jazzer825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jazzer825)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 5:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/cant-get-a-reading/14006 "2018-06-30T17:41:51Z")
Newbie here…My “new to me” 2000 Gem won’t show MPR . It will “flick” between 000 and remaining charge. Wanted to check with the experts before I started to dig in. Gauge reads correct on everything else. Any ideas? --- ## [I have a 2002 GEM 4 seater, directional control switched now wont run ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-2002-gem-4-seater-directional-control-switched-now-wont-run/13995)
**Author:** [@bmsundevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bmsundevil)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2018, 12:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-have-a-2002-gem-4-seater-directional-control-switched-now-wont-run/13995 "2018-06-30T00:03:58Z")
Hello everyone, I am new here, but I am glad I found this site seems like there is a lot of knowledge. I have a 202 GEM e825 4 seater, my son was driving it and he switch the direction switch into reverse while still i… --- ## [Lead System with Boost Battery - 2009 E4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lead-system-with-boost-battery-2009-e4/13979)
**Author:** [@rgeorge](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rgeorge)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/lead-system-with-boost-battery-2009-e4/13979 "2018-06-29T22:34:43Z")
Starting a new topic to document outcome with Lead Boost battery on all lead system… Any words of wisdom before I start… Dave has been a great help so far… --- ## [E825 T1 Controller Programming](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-t1-controller-programming/13986)
**Author:** [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 29, 2018, 3:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-t1-controller-programming/13986 "2018-06-29T15:35:22Z")
Hey all, Anyone have the settings and definitions of the fields for a T1 Controller? Looking to remove speed governor at bare minimum but also looking to update regen settings to make it more aggressive in order to use… --- ## [2010 GEM M&M Install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-gem-m-m-install/13975)
**Author:** [@Csracer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Csracer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-gem-m-m-install/13975 "2018-06-28T19:44:06Z")
Received my MM from Dave(Inwo) today. It took about a minute to instal and I’m in shock at how much faster my e2 is now. Thank you Dave for coming up this M&M and for you very fast shipping. Alan --- ## [2005 (ish) windshield wiper wires to motor terminals](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-ish-windshield-wiper-wires-to-motor-terminals/13937)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 7:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-ish-windshield-wiper-wires-to-motor-terminals/13937 "2018-06-28T19:10:29Z")
I initially thought I was going to do a wiper delete so I removed the wiper and motor and did not mark the wires and where they went to the motor. I have worked around my issue and decided to keep it, but now this dummy… --- ## [Wanted Side Rail kit for 2002 GEM E825 Short Bed Utility Vehicle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-side-rail-kit-for-2002-gem-e825-short-bed-utility-vehicle/13970)
**Author:** [@parttimepeddler](https://community.electricforum.com/u/parttimepeddler)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 28, 2018, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/wanted-side-rail-kit-for-2002-gem-e825-short-bed-utility-vehicle/13970 "2018-06-28T12:04:43Z")
Trying to locate a used discounted set shipped to 97080 Oregon. --- ## [Front wheels locked](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-wheels-locked/13933)
**Author:** [@Ebeacham](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ebeacham)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 8:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/front-wheels-locked/13933 "2018-06-25T20:42:19Z")
Front wheels on my 2002 gem are locked up. When I jack the front end Up the wheels turn with expected motor resistance. The controller is also shot having thrown a 66 code. Any thoughts? --- ## [On the Hunt -2003 E825 Rear Window Insert](https://community.electricforum.com/t/on-the-hunt-2003-e825-rear-window-insert/12996)
**Author:** [@DonnieInNC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DonnieInNC)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 2:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/on-the-hunt-2003-e825-rear-window-insert/12996 "2018-06-25T14:51:24Z")
Anyone know where I can find a rear window for my 2-seater? I would like to have a hard window if I can find it… Any recommendations? --- ## [Brake Job Gone Wrong](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-job-gone-wrong/13951)
**Author:** [@DonnieInNC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/DonnieInNC)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 25, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-job-gone-wrong/13951 "2018-06-25T14:44:51Z")
This is what happens when you leave your brake job alone with your brother in laws to go get parts… --- ## [2000 GEM dead after Radio install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-dead-after-radio-install/6323)
**Author:** [@firejpn](https://community.electricforum.com/u/firejpn)\ **Replies:** 79\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-dead-after-radio-install/6323 "2018-06-24T11:07:22Z")
Hello to all, New to the Forum and new GEM owner. I recently bought a 2000 E825 4 seater for what I think was a fair deal. Batteries are 7 months old new tires and rims with quick charger. But I have created my own probl… --- ## [Brakes sticking when coasting](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brakes-sticking-when-coasting/13942)
**Author:** [@cc3475](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cc3475)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2018, 12:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brakes-sticking-when-coasting/13942 "2018-06-24T00:32:54Z")
I noticed that the brakes will gently be applied when I coast down my drive way. If I release the hand brake and turn the vehicle off the car will coast to the end. When I turn the vehicle on it will apply the brakes and… --- ## [warning beacon on of switch.](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warning-beacon-on-of-switch/13940)
**Author:** [@bdevore2007](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bdevore2007)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/warning-beacon-on-of-switch/13940 "2018-06-22T22:25:35Z")
Hi new to the foum, I just got a e3 2005.I can not find the switch to turn on the safty beacon . Is it supposed to come on with flasers?The bulb apears to be new.Thanks for any help. the becon came as a option whem new. … --- ## [Bolt Battey Install](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolt-battey-install/13902)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 7:49pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bolt-battey-install/13902 "2018-06-22T19:49:10Z")
Well it’s time to get this thing installed. I got all the balance Leeds solderd onto the battery and got the BMS working . --- ## [Looking for 2002 E4 Driver bottom seat cover](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2002-e4-driver-bottom-seat-cover/13936)
**Author:** [@Jsrrags](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jsrrags)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 22, 2018, 10:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-2002-e4-driver-bottom-seat-cover/13936 "2018-06-22T10:16:40Z")
Does anyone have a stock driver seat bottom or seat bottom cover in good shape they would sell me? Having trouble matching the vinyl, and don’t need to replace all the seats. --- ## [Replacement Gem Mirriors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-gem-mirriors/13901)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 20, 2018, 4:18pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/replacement-gem-mirriors/13901 "2018-06-20T16:18:43Z")
Hey I was wondering if anyone had a Source for some better quality “Stock Replacement” mirriors.The Mirriors I got from NEV acessories are real inexpencieve. And they are pieces of crap if I have to be honest. To be clea… --- ## [2002 e825 Printed Wire Board PWBv2 Voltage Jump](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-printed-wire-board-pwbv2-voltage-jump/13910)
**Author:** [@2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/2002)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 8:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-e825-printed-wire-board-pwbv2-voltage-jump/13910 "2018-06-16T20:24:26Z")
Does anyone have a wiring diagram for the PWB? Repair Manual doesn’t have one that I saw in the section for the PWB. I have what appear to be two different ground wires with a couple attach points hanging down in the wi… --- ## [2000 GEM e825 electrical short issue](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e825-electrical-short-issue/13912)
**Author:** [@clintbrandon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/clintbrandon)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2018, 1:19am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-gem-e825-electrical-short-issue/13912 "2018-06-16T01:19:29Z")
Hello, I have an issue with GEM, was in the process of installing a 12 volt switch to hook up an accessory and ended up shorting out the switch on the frame. ooops… Anyway its driving me crazy as done the following: c… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=87) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=89)