# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=90 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 91 --- ## [Roof Rack Assembly](https://community.electricforum.com/t/roof-rack-assembly/12547)
**Author:** [@Mario\_Foresta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mario_Foresta)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 7:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/roof-rack-assembly/12547 "2018-05-05T19:16:16Z")
Hello everyone! Anyone know a good place to find a roof rack for an 02 GEM? thanks --- ## [2002 Gem charge light never goes to yellow or green](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-charge-light-never-goes-to-yellow-or-green/13679)
**Author:** [@Jeffl](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jeffl)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 5:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-charge-light-never-goes-to-yellow-or-green/13679 "2018-05-05T17:37:45Z")
My led in the dash pod stays solid red while charging and just goes off at 100 percent. It seems to charge ok. In reading other posts it reads like it should change color. It has he Standard zivan charger that came wi… --- ## [Turtle turning at 4 green bar battery display 2015 e6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turtle-turning-at-4-green-bar-battery-display-2015-e6/13639)
**Author:** [@earami](https://community.electricforum.com/u/earami)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 4:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/turtle-turning-at-4-green-bar-battery-display-2015-e6/13639 "2018-05-05T16:20:40Z")
I fully charged the batteries to what I thought was 100% and changed the SOP to match. Was checking to see what distance could go on full charge and at 4 green bar battery display the turtle came on. Car is sluggish on… --- ## [Mysterious Power Loss](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mysterious-power-loss/13675)
**Author:** [@timholmesjr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/timholmesjr)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 12:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/mysterious-power-loss/13675 "2018-05-05T12:58:46Z")
I have a 2006 GEM XL. About 6 months ago, I began to have a problem with a loss of power after about 10 min of driving. The will go from full power 20-24 mph to 6-8 mph and ultimately come to a stop. If I turn the key… --- ## [Error 11 on 2002 GEM 4 seater](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-11-on-2002-gem-4-seater/13674)
**Author:** [@John1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/John1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 5, 2018, 3:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-11-on-2002-gem-4-seater/13674 "2018-05-05T03:28:38Z")
I am getting an Error 11 on 2002 GEM 4 seater. I replace the accelerator pedal. The problem went away temporarily but keeps recurring occasionally, usually when I am going from reverse to forward. The cart will not mo… --- ## [New Member - GEM E825](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-gem-e825/13579)
**Author:** [@MellowAlex](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MellowAlex)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 4, 2018, 6:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-member-gem-e825/13579 "2018-05-04T06:11:27Z")
Whats up everyone. New Member Here and have been lurking for the past few weeks before signing up. Just got this 02’ Gem with 1750miles on her and updated the Headlights to LED and Side Mirrors. Does anyone know where … --- ## [New device to save battery packs on all gems , all battery types](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-device-to-save-battery-packs-on-all-gems-all-battery-types/13329)
**Author:** [@LithiumGods](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LithiumGods)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [May 3, 2018, 6:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-device-to-save-battery-packs-on-all-gems-all-battery-types/13329 "2018-05-03T06:22:35Z")
multiple times every year we see posts or get messages from individuals that have accidentally over discharged their packs and ruined their batteries . its usually they forget to plug it in or something malfunctions and … --- ## [Purchased a 2013 EL](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchased-a-2013-el/13643)
**Author:** [@Roblord](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Roblord)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 12:56am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/purchased-a-2013-el/13643 "2018-05-01T00:56:45Z")
It’s got 6 batteries under the seat and aluminum bed. I’ve got 72 volts up to the main contactor, nothing at controller and motor. I’ve got no display with key on and master on. The GEM has signs everywhere that says tou… --- ## [Magnet install question GEM E4 2009](https://community.electricforum.com/t/magnet-install-question-gem-e4-2009/13603)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2018, 2:29am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/magnet-install-question-gem-e4-2009/13603 "2018-05-02T02:29:21Z")
So I got a new motor magnet. The one I removed was so boogered up …I can’t tell wh pics way to install. One side the metal has a raised edge…I assume that side go out and the flush side will be in by the motor…is that … --- ## [Changing Charge profiles on a Delta Q](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-charge-profiles-on-a-delta-q/12694)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2018, 6:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/changing-charge-profiles-on-a-delta-q/12694 "2018-05-01T18:53:16Z")
Here is how I do it. I’m working with a 2013 but all cars 2004-And up should all work the same. This process is time sensitive. Meaning you only have a short time to get the program change done or you have to try and st… --- ## [Best battery for gem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-battery-for-gem/13049)
**Author:** [@Jbhfinancial](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jbhfinancial)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2018, 12:43am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/best-battery-for-gem/13049 "2018-04-30T00:43:31Z")
What is the best battery for a good price? I am rebuilding a 2002 4 seater has the stock motor do not plan to change it. I will finish my clean up drive for a few months then sell. It had flooded batteries in it that wer… --- ## [Odometer, speedometer and motor? Problems 2009 E4 GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/odometer-speedometer-and-motor-problems-2009-e4-gem/13612)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 9:24pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/odometer-speedometer-and-motor-problems-2009-e4-gem/13612 "2018-04-26T21:24:54Z")
After having FSIP.net rebuild controller for 2009 GEM E4, the odometer is at 199,999 and speedometer not working. FAIP said to send it back and they can possibly reprogram odometer setting to whatever…is there a way to … --- ## [Installing body lights to 2015 GEM e6](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-body-lights-to-2015-gem-e6/13597)
**Author:** [@earami](https://community.electricforum.com/u/earami)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 8:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/installing-body-lights-to-2015-gem-e6/13597 "2018-04-26T20:23:27Z")
New to GEM where would be the best power source to install body lights both under the body and interior roof. Any ideas? --- ## [Electrical Burning Smell Gem 2002 4 seater](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-burning-smell-gem-2002-4-seater/12803)
**Author:** [@Jroden](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jroden)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 26, 2018, 12:42am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electrical-burning-smell-gem-2002-4-seater/12803 "2018-04-26T00:42:08Z")
Our Gen has an electrical smell and the black wire from the Zivan charger is not connected to anything. Related issues? Where does the black wire (a black and a white wire come out the top of the charger) connect to? … --- ## [2001 Gem Car sounds from transaxle](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-sounds-from-transaxle/12818)
**Author:** [@Dragcar](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dragcar)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 8:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-car-sounds-from-transaxle/12818 "2018-04-25T20:36:52Z")
Hello, Just purchased a 2001 4 seat Gem car a few weeks ago. I have put about 100 miles on it and have begun to notice a few things that need attention. The car was used in a RV park. So I knew it had a lot of stop and … --- ## [Brake problems, need help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-problems-need-help/13611)
**Author:** [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2018, 11:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/brake-problems-need-help/13611 "2018-04-25T11:44:37Z")
Does anyone know if the 5 lug gems use the same brake calipers as the 4 lug? I have 2 seized calipers and was looking to rebuild them, but wasn’t sure if I could use the rebuild parts that are used on the 4 lug. Also it’… --- ## [GEM Car Noob - a few questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-noob-a-few-questions/13600)
**Author:** [@cc3475](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cc3475)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 24, 2018, 2:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-noob-a-few-questions/13600 "2018-04-24T02:23:27Z")
I bought a 2002 gem car with 4 seats a few years back but just recently came across these forums. I really don’t know much about how these things work. I have a few questions to ask about my gem car Batteries: Should I … --- ## [2002 GEM ignition key circuit - RFID](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-ignition-key-circuit-rfid/13577)
**Author:** [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Replies:** 26\ **Last updated:** [April 19, 2018, 8:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-ignition-key-circuit-rfid/13577 "2018-04-19T20:37:31Z")
We are going to put an RFID push button start on our 2002 GEM. I would like someone to check my “math” here. If I read correctly the key circuit uses a 72V ground to activate? -72v on one side and then latches to the ot… --- ## [GEM Battery Engine Sizes and Load Test for Batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-engine-sizes-and-load-test-for-batteries/13525)
**Author:** [@AMPjoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AMPjoe)\ **Replies:** 14\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2018, 11:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-battery-engine-sizes-and-load-test-for-batteries/13525 "2018-04-14T23:30:51Z")
I could really use help in gathering information of the current or amps that a gem motor draws while under load as I trying to get a new BMS system and come up with a 72V option to run parallel for the longest and most d… --- ## [Charger profile for elxd ](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-profile-for-elxd/13550)
**Author:** [@Derrick](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Derrick)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2018, 10:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charger-profile-for-elxd/13550 "2018-04-11T22:19:13Z")
I recently purchased a 08 elxd as a fixer upper and just bought new batteries (9-8 volt lead acid golf cart batteries) and I’m not sure what charge profile to use. Should I use profile #13 or # 31? Thanks Derrick --- ## [Longer accelerator pedal throw, distance on the potentiometer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/longer-accelerator-pedal-throw-distance-on-the-potentiometer/13545)
**Author:** [@BradGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BradGEM)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 10, 2018, 2:48am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/longer-accelerator-pedal-throw-distance-on-the-potentiometer/13545 "2018-04-10T02:48:42Z")
I have a 2002 eL, all stock as far as I know. I love it. When I step on the gas, it takes about 2 seconds to go “full throttle”. I find myself wondering if it’s working until it takes off. I understand the purpose of th… --- ## [Code 66 error on GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-66-error-on-gem/13458)
**Author:** [@Lonnie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Lonnie)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-66-error-on-gem/13458 "2018-04-09T21:36:05Z")
I read an earlier post on this code. My GEM quits but will go in reverse. Was not sure from reading this post if the controller fixed the problem or new contacts. If someone could direct me to a correct fix it would be g… --- ## [Volt Batteries on Craigslist LA](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-batteries-on-craigslist-la/13540)
**Author:** [@Reddevil](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Reddevil)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 3:15pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/volt-batteries-on-craigslist-la/13540 "2018-04-09T15:15:39Z")
Posted Saturday 7 April: --- ## [2009 GEM Car starts and stops going about 4’](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-car-starts-and-stops-going-about-4/13519)
**Author:** [@BlueSkyChx](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BlueSkyChx)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2018, 2:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-car-starts-and-stops-going-about-4/13519 "2018-04-09T14:16:31Z")
I had an error 82 on dash. Magnet was cracked. I replaced magnet and speed sensor. Now error code gone but it still goes about 4’ when I hit the “gas”…let off petal and repress … another 4’ …etc. Any ideas? So annoyin… --- ## [Water/weather proofing the lithium batteries](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-weather-proofing-the-lithium-batteries/13507)
**Author:** [@diymatt](https://community.electricforum.com/u/diymatt)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2018, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/water-weather-proofing-the-lithium-batteries/13507 "2018-04-08T20:08:30Z")
I’m in the process of making battery trays that fit my new Volt cells to keep things all tight and “non-explody” when it occurred to me about halfway in that these batteries don’t look terribly water resistant how they s… --- ## [Missing control type YABF; YADA;YATB.MDB](https://community.electricforum.com/t/missing-control-type-yabf-yada-yatb-mdb/13533)
**Author:** [@cooper888](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cooper888)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/missing-control-type-yabf-yada-yatb-mdb/13533 "2018-04-06T14:00:26Z")
I have a 2000 /2001 Gem with controller IC36445sh7r353T2. Batteries Ok; dc to dc and charger OK. BDI does not read anything. Can not find my Control type in existing controller? I am on Com Port #6. Trying to find pas… --- ## [EZ Steer Help for 05 e4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ez-steer-help-for-05-e4/12138)
**Author:** [@Nrapp33](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Nrapp33)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2018, 2:31am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ez-steer-help-for-05-e4/12138 "2018-04-06T02:31:41Z")
Does anyone make EZ Steer units for an 05 e4? I spoke with one gentleman and he is swamped till this fall with other things. Thanks --- ## [Current Limiting Mode](https://community.electricforum.com/t/current-limiting-mode/3719)
**Author:** [@tomarys](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tomarys)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [April 1, 2018, 6:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/current-limiting-mode/3719 "2018-04-01T18:57:45Z")
I just purchased a 2005, and have put maybe 8 miles on it in the last 2 days, running around the village. I ran down to the store this afternoon, and on the way home the Gem went into current limiting mode (turtle showin… --- ## [Bought a 2002 GEM truck from a government auction for real cheap](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bought-a-2002-gem-truck-from-a-government-auction-for-real-cheap/13485)
**Author:** [@BradGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/BradGEM)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 7:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bought-a-2002-gem-truck-from-a-government-auction-for-real-cheap/13485 "2018-03-29T19:31:00Z")
I have been searching the sub forum for a wiring diagram, but I finally came across a thread that helped me realize why no one posts pictures: I need to post a few times first. Sooo… Let me tell you about myself and what… --- ## [GEM Emergency Off Board Charging Modification](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-emergency-off-board-charging-modification/1553)
**Author:** [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 29, 2018, 1:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-emergency-off-board-charging-modification/1553 "2018-03-29T01:16:17Z")
Anyone who has run their battery down too far or left the lights on knows that the electronically controlled chargers used in the GEM will not charge a badly discharged battery. If and when the on-board charger fails, t… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=89) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=91)