# GEM Forum

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## [48v trans 2 battery installation](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-trans-2-battery-installation/12054)

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**Author:** [@Johnny240](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Johnny240)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 16, 2017, 1:14am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/48v-trans-2-battery-installation/12054 "2017-05-16T01:14:41Z")

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I have a 48v trans 2 car. I got it without batterys and they didnt know how they hooked back up. I got 4 12v batterys i am going to use to test before i get 6 8v batteries. I know about the range with the 12v i just wan…

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## [Enclosed cargo trailer for Gem?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/enclosed-cargo-trailer-for-gem/12281)

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**Author:** [@LA-GEM4s](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LA-GEM4s)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 6:44am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/enclosed-cargo-trailer-for-gem/12281 "2017-05-12T06:44:31Z")

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Has anyone found a good enclosed cargo trailer that would fit a 2001 GEM 4 Seater One other thing, hoping to find one that would also fit inside a 7'2" carport?

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## [New to the forum](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum/6526)

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**Author:** [@Fuzzylogic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Fuzzylogic)\
**Replies:** 29\
**Last updated:** [May 12, 2017, 6:18am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/new-to-the-forum/6526 "2017-05-12T06:18:57Z")

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Hi all. Just purchased a 2000 GEM 835 with a third row seat. Looking to browse the forum and get some ideas from all of you.

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## [Rear Sub frame 2002](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-sub-frame-2002/6210)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 14\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/rear-sub-frame-2002/6210 "2017-05-10T21:54:00Z")

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Well the Rear sub frame on my 2002 broke again for the 2nd time. It broke in the traditional place (where the shock mounts on the passenger side) Any one have a more permanent fix for this??? I suspect that when I adde…

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## [GEM E825 long back - intermittent running.AND charging fault](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-long-back-intermittent-running-and-charging-fault/12350)

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**Author:** [@bobat2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/bobat2)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [May 10, 2017, 2:45am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-long-back-intermittent-running-and-charging-fault/12350 "2017-05-10T02:45:45Z")

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I have a 2001 e825 long bed utility that has decided to quit with a big event coming up on Thursday. After replacing two faulty batteries yesterday, it ran lurchingly, smoothed out to making regular running sounds, and …

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## [2008 GEM E4 - No Power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-no-power/6162)

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**Author:** [@cadaber](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cadaber)\
**Replies:** 18\
**Last updated:** [May 8, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-e4-no-power/6162 "2017-05-08T22:38:18Z")

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Cheers Everyone! I am in need of some advice. I purchased a 2008 E4 from an auction (police department). It has no power at all. The dash lights don't turn on, everything is dead. Steps I took: Confirmed the mas…

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## [Not going 25 mph](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-going-25-mph/6486)

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**Author:** [@Als\_gem\_cart](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Als_gem_cart)\
**Replies:** 15\
**Last updated:** [May 7, 2017, 2:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/not-going-25-mph/6486 "2017-05-07T14:35:18Z")

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I had my speed controller rebuilt, and my speedometer shows I'm going 25 but are radar in are parked shows only 16 - 17 mph. I have 205/50/10" tired on my 2000 gem , please help. Could they had rebuild the speed controll…

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## [I hear some type of static. At top speeds](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-hear-some-type-of-static-at-top-speeds/12195)

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**Author:** [@Troyin909](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Troyin909)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 6, 2017, 5:37am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-hear-some-type-of-static-at-top-speeds/12195 "2017-05-06T05:37:30Z")

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Trying to find out the part name or number. I think it's called a contractor. It goes between the controller and the batteries next to the dash. I think it allows the power to go in the controller. Does anyone know what …

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## [2012 e2 WILL NOT RUN](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-e2-will-not-run/12330)

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**Author:** [@SKMO](https://community.electricforum.com/u/SKMO)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [May 3, 2017, 6:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2012-e2-will-not-run/12330 "2017-05-03T18:06:10Z")

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I have a 2012 GEM E2 less than 400 miles on it when I purchased. Just had new GEL batteries installed has been running great. Minor issue with a flaky brake switch and replaced and adjusted that. Yesterday I moved the…

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## [2005 GEM E2 drive & power electical problem](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-drive-power-electical-problem/12325)

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**Author:** [@Kentucy\_15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Kentucy_15)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [May 2, 2017, 2:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-gem-e2-drive-power-electical-problem/12325 "2017-05-02T02:02:46Z")

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Just wanted to bounce off anyone that has had this issue and get your thoughts to determine what might be my electrical problem. First I will explain what is happening when we drive the vehicle. We starting from a dead…

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## [Transaxle Vent oil leakage](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transaxle-vent-oil-leakage/12323)

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**Author:** [@P51D](https://community.electricforum.com/u/P51D)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 28, 2017, 10:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/transaxle-vent-oil-leakage/12323 "2017-04-28T22:38:57Z")

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After change of Transaxle oil on my 2007 2e am now showing small oil drip that appears to come from the transaxle vent. I understand there is a "bellows kit" that will replace the vent fitting and stop the floor drip.. I…

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## [I really like this new elegant design of E-Motion vision by MG Motors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-really-like-this-new-elegant-design-of-e-motion-vision-by-mg-motors/12319)

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**Author:** [@jkelly](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jkelly)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 26, 2017, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/i-really-like-this-new-elegant-design-of-e-motion-vision-by-mg-motors/12319 "2017-04-26T15:52:41Z")

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I really like the elegant and stylish design of E-Motion. What is your opinion? http://pluginfuture.com/mg-motor-unveils-vision-of-the-future-with-e-motion-concept-car/

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## [2009 EL DX not moving](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-el-dx-not-moving/12298)

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**Author:** [@Afreed33](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Afreed33)\
**Replies:** 13\
**Last updated:** [April 25, 2017, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-el-dx-not-moving/12298 "2017-04-25T22:37:09Z")

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Hi, new member here with an issue with two 2009 GEM EL DX vehicles. They were both built on the same day and I believe the serial numbers are 5 or so apart. Several months ago one of the carts quit going in reverse but…

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## [Reading in speedometer data](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reading-in-speedometer-data/12305)

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**Author:** [@superslimjimmy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/superslimjimmy)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/reading-in-speedometer-data/12305 "2017-04-21T18:17:01Z")

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I'd like to read in the speedometer data from my 2015 GEM e4s using a microcontroller for an engineering project. Does anyone know what wires provide that data to the dash display and what form the data takes (analog vol…

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## [Time for battery replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/time-for-battery-replacement/12288)

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**Author:** [@Laslonimne](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Laslonimne)\
**Replies:** 12\
**Last updated:** [April 21, 2017, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/time-for-battery-replacement/12288 "2017-04-21T13:14:00Z")

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After seven and one-half years, the factory GEL batteries in my ’09 GEM eS are starting to fade and I’ll need to replace them soon. As much as I like the idea of Lithium, I’m just not electrically savvy enough to feel c…

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## [Electic Vehicle plus Rooftop Solar plus Leaf or Volt Battery Pack Backup?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electic-vehicle-plus-rooftop-solar-plus-leaf-or-volt-battery-pack-backup/12299)

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**Author:** [@nakedwaterskier](https://community.electricforum.com/u/nakedwaterskier)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 20, 2017, 4:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/electic-vehicle-plus-rooftop-solar-plus-leaf-or-volt-battery-pack-backup/12299 "2017-04-20T16:50:19Z")

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Has anyone done this TRIFECTA? Being on the grid only costs me $13 a month. The Powerwall 2 is only 13kwh My rooftop solar is 14kwh A full Leaf pack would be 24 kWh lithium ion A full battery pack capacity (was incre…

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## [Daves Remote Display BMS](https://community.electricforum.com/t/daves-remote-display-bms/12174)

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**Author:** [@grantwest](https://community.electricforum.com/u/grantwest)\
**Replies:** 17\
**Last updated:** [April 19, 2017, 8:20pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/daves-remote-display-bms/12174 "2017-04-19T20:20:09Z")

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Here are some pictures of my BMS that Dave made adaptors for that allows you install the BMS next to the battery and then remote or move the display where you can see it. It uses Cat 5 to transfer the data from the BMS u…

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## [04 gem will not move](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-gem-will-not-move/12278)

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**Author:** [@Mech93](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Mech93)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 4:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/04-gem-will-not-move/12278 "2017-04-18T16:06:49Z")

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New to the forum. Just purchased 04 two seater flatbed at auction. This thing looks like it was never used and garaged. It's cherry. Will not move though. 78 volts at master switch and all 12v accessories function. Seems…

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## [2009 el XD problems](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-el-xd-problems/3509)

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**Author:** [@Grumpy\_old\_fart](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Grumpy_old_fart)\
**Replies:** 7\
**Last updated:** [April 18, 2017, 2:24am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-el-xd-problems/3509 "2017-04-18T02:24:34Z")

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I have a few of these that I am working with, but only one has given me any problems of an electrical nature. I have a 2009 that is giving me fits. At first, it threw a code 21. after following the factory manual which…

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## [California DMV special processing unit](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-dmv-special-processing-unit/12280)

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**Author:** [@LA-GEM4s](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LA-GEM4s)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 16, 2017, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/california-dmv-special-processing-unit/12280 "2017-04-16T18:17:52Z")

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I have a 2001 GEM four seater. I just applied for a zero emission vehicle white sticker that would allow free parking at the meters in Santa Monica. After a month, the application was returned, and was rejected because…

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## [E6 came with 9 8V Gel batteries $3000 to replace? general battery questions](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-came-with-9-8v-gel-batteries-3000-to-replace-general-battery-questions/12275)

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**Author:** [@gotacamaro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotacamaro)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 15, 2017, 3:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e6-came-with-9-8v-gel-batteries-3000-to-replace-general-battery-questions/12275 "2017-04-15T15:08:36Z")

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I have been getting a lot of knowledge reading through this form. Batteries is a great topic of discussion I see. My 2010 E6 has Polaris gel 4013694 batteries in it. Replacements online cost $320 each! Are you telling…

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## [2010 E6, Where to customize on east coast (MD/VA/DC)? Lift/motor/controller etc](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-e6-where-to-customize-on-east-coast-md-va-dc-lift-motor-controller-etc/12271)

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**Author:** [@gotacamaro](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gotacamaro)\
**Replies:** 6\
**Last updated:** [April 13, 2017, 8:35pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2010-e6-where-to-customize-on-east-coast-md-va-dc-lift-motor-controller-etc/12271 "2017-04-13T20:35:48Z")

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I live in Annapolis,MD. Just purchased a mint condition 2010 E6. I Would really like to customize this but it seems the only company that does this is innovation motorsports in Arizona. Would love to put a large lift kit…

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## [Gem car with no title](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-with-no-title/12262)

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**Author:** [@Blingypammie](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Blingypammie)\
**Replies:** 4\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 7:43pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-with-no-title/12262 "2017-04-10T19:43:24Z")

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Hi, I am trying to buy a 96 Gem trans 2. A golf cart dealer took it in on trade, and did not even know it had a title. I live in NC.,but will be using it at the beach in Florida. Can I get a title for it, and should I re…

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## [Mom's 88th birthday present](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moms-88th-birthday-present/12260)

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**Author:** [@waterflyer](https://community.electricforum.com/u/waterflyer)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 7:35am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/moms-88th-birthday-present/12260 "2017-04-10T07:35:23Z")

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I will be taking a 2002 gem car to my mother in Broomfield CO, 4/14/17. I noticed there is an active member in Colorado, and hope to learn if there is somewhere there to obtain a windshield for her.

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## [GEM car as power source in Blackout?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-as-power-source-in-blackout/12199)

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**Author:** [@LA-GEM4s](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LA-GEM4s)\
**Replies:** 8\
**Last updated:** [April 10, 2017, 3:11am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-car-as-power-source-in-blackout/12199 "2017-04-10T03:11:07Z")

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I'm a longtime reader - first time poster to the forum. Since buying my 2001 Gem 4 seater this month I've been thinking that it might also be a good source of power during a blackout (think earthquakes here in CA) Does a…

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## [Led creed lights](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-creed-lights/12263)

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**Author:** [@Troyin909](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Troyin909)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 8, 2017, 8:06pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/led-creed-lights/12263 "2017-04-08T20:06:01Z")

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Bought some 10w creed leds of EBay. Small but I like them. 800 lumens I believe. I'm out cause it's my me time. Fams asleep.\[image\]\[image\]\[image\]Continuing the discussion from Led lights 10w each:

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## [2005 optional settings](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-optional-settings/12249)

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**Author:** [@Troyin909](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Troyin909)\
**Replies:** 2\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 7:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2005-optional-settings/12249 "2017-04-06T19:50:30Z")

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I was trying to change my dash meter reading for my state of charge and I noticed when you cycle thru there's several other options to change but I'm not sure what they are. Does anyone know where the instructions would …

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## [GEM 2002 for sale, no key](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-for-sale-no-key/11967)

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**Author:** [@mpz1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/mpz1)\
**Replies:** 5\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 7:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-2002-for-sale-no-key/11967 "2017-04-06T19:41:28Z")

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I am thinking about purchasing a GEM golf cart that is street legal in CA. It does not have a key for the ignition. The seller had it in storage for over 4 years. Batteries are charged, but I want to make sure it turn…

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## [Washed the gem e825 and now have a 020 code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/washed-the-gem-e825-and-now-have-a-020-code/12251)

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**Author:** [@Ejjazak](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ejjazak)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 1:57am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/washed-the-gem-e825-and-now-have-a-020-code/12251 "2017-04-06T01:57:11Z")

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I washed my gem, wash careful but maybe not careful enough. I have a code of 020 and the cart will not move or come off the 020 code

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## [Gem E825 020 code](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-020-code/12252)

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**Author:** [@Ejjazak](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ejjazak)\
**Replies:** 0\
**Last updated:** [April 6, 2017, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-020-code/12252 "2017-04-06T01:41:19Z")

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Hello, I have a code of 020 on my 2002 Gem e825 and I can't seem to get it to go away. The cart will not move. Thank you

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