# GEM Forum **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=95 [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) **Page:** 96 --- ## [2000 E825 Battery Question](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-battery-question/12705)
**Author:** [@Bob\_GV](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Bob_GV)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e825-battery-question/12705 "2017-08-21T01:14:41Z")
I need to replace the batteries in my 2000 E825. Since I’m away for several months in the summer, I want to go with sealed batteries - any recommendations? Also, can I charge AGMs or Gels with a Schott charger? Thanks f… --- ## [We're driving our Gem in a parade tonight](https://community.electricforum.com/t/were-driving-our-gem-in-a-parade-tonight/1527)
**Author:** [@Revi](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Revi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2017, 5:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/were-driving-our-gem-in-a-parade-tonight/1527 "2017-08-17T17:26:27Z")
We're driving our Gem car in the Holiday Stroll Parade tonight. We got 12 volt Christmas lights and are putting banners on it. I hope it doesn't snow too much, but we have a heater now and front wheel drive, so it won'… --- ## [My GEM won't Start! Help!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-wont-start-help/12501)
**Author:** [@pacastorena](https://community.electricforum.com/u/pacastorena)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [August 11, 2017, 6:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-wont-start-help/12501 "2017-08-11T18:41:17Z")
Ran the batteries in my 2009 e6 almost all the way down last night. Car display was still lit. Hit the main power switch and pushed to location to charge. Plugged in car, and turned on Main switch and my display did not … --- ## [Zivan NG1 charger](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger/12670)
**Author:** [@McBoo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/McBoo)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-ng1-charger/12670 "2017-08-09T02:02:13Z")
\[IMG\_0319\]I have a 2002 gem project car and have purchased new trojan 30 XHS batteries for it. It had various deep cell batteries installed when I purchased the vehicle. I noticed the zivan ng1 charger has a tag on it th… --- ## [Rodney & Ez Steer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rodney-ez-steer/4883)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2017, 1:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rodney-ez-steer/4883 "2017-08-09T01:17:20Z")
Hey Rodney are you getting my Emails? I have sent you 3 now and I have not heard back from you. --- ## [Bat Six install pics](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bat-six-install-pics/4138)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [August 6, 2017, 8:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/bat-six-install-pics/4138 "2017-08-06T20:08:48Z")
Hey everyone wanted to share some pics of the Bat Six install we did on our E4. The install was pretty straight forward and we had it done in 45 mins. Here is a diagram of how it hooks up --- ## [GEM e825 Error 51 Bad Batteries, or something else as well?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-error-51-bad-batteries-or-something-else-as-well/12540)
**Author:** [@socaltroj](https://community.electricforum.com/u/socaltroj)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 11:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-error-51-bad-batteries-or-something-else-as-well/12540 "2017-08-02T23:31:22Z")
Just purchased a used 2001 e825 4 seater a few weeks back. I knew when I purchased it that the batteries were the wrong type as 5 of them were group 31 Energizers Commercial which they used to sell at Sams Club, but no l… --- ## [Newer new BMS-24](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newer-new-bms-24/6529)
**Author:** [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 8:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/newer-new-bms-24/6529 "2017-08-02T20:34:55Z")
Change of BMS recommendations. :slight\_smile: Testing a new model 24s BMS this week. 2nd company that needed help debugging. I pity the fool who buys from China. These are both great products with bugs and not enough… --- ## [Looking for "Keyed Power"](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-keyed-power/12648)
**Author:** [@csims](https://community.electricforum.com/u/csims)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2017, 12:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-for-keyed-power/12648 "2017-08-02T12:41:16Z")
2002 GEM E4 — I am looking for an EASY spot to get “72V keyed power” & “12V Keyed power”… any suggestions? --- ## [Clearedcerror 51 on 2002 gem car now wont run](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clearedcerror-51-on-2002-gem-car-now-wont-run/12645)
**Author:** [@rockfish](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rockfish)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 11:47pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/clearedcerror-51-on-2002-gem-car-now-wont-run/12645 "2017-08-01T23:47:43Z")
I have a gem car that will not send power to motor. it ran fine one day and when attempting yo use the next day it had error 51 on display. i tested and verified voltage on batteries, and unplugged and plugged in various… --- ## [2009 Rear Wheel Cylinder](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-rear-wheel-cylinder/12611)
**Author:** [@ApacheshoresGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ApacheshoresGEM)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2017, 2:38am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-rear-wheel-cylinder/12611 "2017-08-01T02:38:47Z")
Anyone know a part number for the rear cylinders and brake pads on an 09 E4. Started leaking after removing to fix the lug studs. While I am there I will swap out the pads also. --- ## [2001 E285 New owner questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e285-new-owner-questions/12635)
**Author:** [@Volkemon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Volkemon)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 31, 2017, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e285-new-owner-questions/12635 "2017-07-31T15:54:17Z")
First Post! Been reading here for a little while, and had a couple questions that I had not seen… 2001 E825 2 passenger. Got it for free :rofl: with hard doors, rear window kit . Included a linkspac for it also, but th… --- ## [GE Sentry Software, how to max speed?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-sentry-software-how-to-max-speed/12508)
**Author:** [@gotacamaro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotacamaro)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ge-sentry-software-how-to-max-speed/12508 "2017-07-30T21:09:29Z")
Hey I just got GE Sentry software in so i can program my 2010 GEM E6. I would like to modify it so it will go as fast as possible. Currently it only goes 25mph and shuts off. Does anyone know the exact fields to change a… --- ## [DC converter recall \*HELP\*](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-converter-recall-help/5324)
**Author:** [@bassman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bassman)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2017, 12:04pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/dc-converter-recall-help/5324 "2017-07-30T12:04:14Z")
I have a 2002 gem e825 that I purchased used. It ran fine for several months but it quit running and I think the dc converter is the culprit. I called a couple gem dealers to have them run the VIN # and the only recall t… --- ## [Code 82 Code 81 please help](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-82-code-81-please-help/12617)
**Author:** [@Keith](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Keith)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2017, 10:34pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/code-82-code-81-please-help/12617 "2017-07-26T22:34:43Z")
I park the car last night and everything was fine, went out this morning and tried to move and got a code 82. I learned if you feather the gas pedal a couple of times it will start to move. Then I have gotten a couple 81… --- ## [2007 e6 turtling error](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e6-turtling-error/12579)
**Author:** [@GEM206](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEM206)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 24, 2017, 12:58am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2007-e6-turtling-error/12579 "2017-07-24T00:58:45Z")
Hey all, I have a 2007 E6 that keeps turtling at about 4 bars to go. It used to have 9 8v batteries, but I switched to 6 12's. I put a battery set in to fix this. Did not work. Bought new charger and new set of Trojans… --- ## [Anyone in Neptune Beach, Florida with a GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-in-neptune-beach-florida-with-a-gem/12609)
**Author:** [@Mayor](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mayor)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2017, 8:22pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/anyone-in-neptune-beach-florida-with-a-gem/12609 "2017-07-23T20:22:01Z")
I would love to know of any other owners in the area…1. advise on speed, 2. like to know in case i have questions, new owner of used GEM 3. Great to get some other owners together! --- ## [Shock Bushing replacements](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-bushing-replacements/12582)
**Author:** [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 19, 2017, 3:59am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/shock-bushing-replacements/12582 "2017-07-19T03:59:27Z")
I sold the last of replacement shock bushings for the early GEM shocks. I still have the larger bushings for later models. Here is a work around for worn out bushings. Remove the old bushings and clean up the spacer. … --- ## [How Much For Seatbelts?! You're Kidding. HELP!](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-for-seatbelts-youre-kidding-help/12336)
**Author:** [@elukes17](https://community.electricforum.com/u/elukes17)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 8:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/how-much-for-seatbelts-youre-kidding-help/12336 "2017-07-21T20:26:11Z")
1st Post, long time follower. Happy to be here. A lot of the contributors in here have helped me restore a 2007 e6 from the dust ridden, rusted vehicle it was, to the beauty it is today. So thank you. However, I am ha… --- ## [2014 e2: New Motor Needed - Best Place To Purchase?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-e2-new-motor-needed-best-place-to-purchase/12572)
**Author:** [@harva01](https://community.electricforum.com/u/harva01)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [July 21, 2017, 9:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2014-e2-new-motor-needed-best-place-to-purchase/12572 "2017-07-21T09:51:30Z")
Good morning - my 2014 e2 needs a new electric motor controller (part # 4014222) and my local dealer wants $1100.00 - can anyone offer a better place to order this part from? Many thanks in advance. Mike --- ## [Ride 4 Fun charger settings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-charger-settings/12571)
**Author:** [@CARLSBADGEM](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CARLSBADGEM)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 17, 2017, 1:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/ride-4-fun-charger-settings/12571 "2017-07-17T01:10:51Z")
Does anyone know how to change the setting on a Ride 4 Fun charger from the Trojans to the AGM 8A31DTM battery's. Or a link for the instructions. Thanks, Dustin\[image\] --- ## [1999 GEM E4 72v stopped running Displays (8888) Need HELP](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e4-72v-stopped-running-displays-8888-need-help/12542)
**Author:** [@Chuck\_Canniff](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Chuck_Canniff)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2017, 8:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e4-72v-stopped-running-displays-8888-need-help/12542 "2017-07-10T08:37:27Z")
Ok so I have a newly acquired 1999 gem e4 72v cart that I have went threw and replaced batteries, safety equipment (all seat belts) and upgrades all lights to LED's. The c art was working great until Upon reassembling la… --- ## [2005 GEM Switch issue?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-switch-issue/12391)
**Author:** [@dschierman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dschierman)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2017, 6:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-switch-issue/12391 "2017-07-09T18:51:50Z")
2005 GEM, following brief period of non-use I'm having an issue with the electrical system I can't shag down. Batteries are fully charged and the charging system works fine. When I turn on the power then turn the key, da… --- ## [Looking at one Saturday, what should I look for?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-one-saturday-what-should-i-look-for/12545)
**Author:** [@ElDiabloJoe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ElDiabloJoe)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2017, 6:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/looking-at-one-saturday-what-should-i-look-for/12545 "2017-07-08T18:19:05Z")
I'm looking at one on Saturday, a 2001 GEM E825 two-seater. They say it ran when they first got it, but the batteries are now dead. Obviously I'll be replacing batteries (don't know how much that might cost), are ther… --- ## [New 2008](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-2008/4825)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-2008/4825 "2017-07-07T19:28:26Z")
I picked up this 2008 the other day. I'm running it threw its paces. --- ## [Error code 77 on 2002 gem car?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-77-on-2002-gem-car/1728)
**Author:** [@Susp3nc3](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Susp3nc3)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-77-on-2002-gem-car/1728 "2017-07-06T22:11:33Z")
I searched the forums and google but couldn't come up with an error code 77. I think it might be an excessive speed error of some sorts? The car shuts down at about 28-29 mph going down a hill. It has only happened twi… --- ## [2005 Brakes and wheel hubs](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-brakes-and-wheel-hubs/3063)
**Author:** [@chuckneste](https://community.electricforum.com/u/chuckneste)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2017, 9:01pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-brakes-and-wheel-hubs/3063 "2017-07-06T21:01:26Z")
Hello All, I just purchased a 2005 Gem E4 . After test riding it, it appears that the front wheel hub bearings might be bad with 3300 miles. The car is located 300 miles away and my time is limited as I am remodeling a… --- ## [1999 e580 gem only goes 18mph](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-e580-gem-only-goes-18mph/12525)
**Author:** [@dannygem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dannygem)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 5:25pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-e580-gem-only-goes-18mph/12525 "2017-07-03T17:25:20Z")
i just purchased a 1999 gem e 580 and love it. but it only goes 18mph top speed. all the other forms i am reading says it should run 28 mph is this correct ? if so any ideas what might be wrong ? --- ## [1999 GEM 48 Volt, 18MPH](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-48-volt-18mph/1586)
**Author:** [@Jfleet](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Jfleet)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [July 3, 2017, 2:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-48-volt-18mph/1586 "2017-07-03T14:53:17Z")
I have a 1999 GEM 48 volt that will only run 18 mph in Road and Turf mode. Maybe only 1 mph difference in the two ranges. This car has heavy duty Everstart Maxx Marine batteries. I have checked voltage on fresh charge go… --- ## [14 inc wheels and Disk brakes](https://community.electricforum.com/t/14-inc-wheels-and-disk-brakes/12516)
**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 30, 2017, 10:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/14-inc-wheels-and-disk-brakes/12516 "2017-06-30T22:17:07Z")
Hey I have always used large wheels so clearance has never been a issue but a Friend of my'n is putting some Nev Acessories disk brakes on his 2002 Gem so he needs new wheels. Does anyone know if these 14 inch SS wheels… [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=94) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/c/gem-forum/101.md?page=96)