# 1999 Gem E825. What charger do I have?

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**Created:** [June 1, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e825-what-charger-do-i-have/13827 "2018-06-01T20:38:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![Northe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/ecb155/32.png) [@Northe](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Northe)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2018, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e825-what-charger-do-i-have/13827/1 "2018-06-01T20:38:40Z")

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My 1999 E825 styopped charging, although the charger fan does run.  
I finally got around to getting into the dash, and discovered that I have an

SPS Electronics Inc.10 A Battery Charger  
p/n 14255 72 72 Volt  
Serial Number 2261  
Date March 2001

I remember that we had a factory update installed during a service, so that must be when that charger was installed. I checked with the SPS Electronics Web site, and they apparently don’t make chargers any more.

Any source of information so I can try troubleshooting the charger?  
Any idea of someone who repairs them?

As far as replacements, I believe that I’ve seen the Ride-for-Fun charger recommended. (1999-2001 GEM Car Ride-4-Fun SuperCharger).

Does anyone use external chargers? Would that be cheaper than $649.00 to implement?

I appreciate this forum!

Northe

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**Author:** ![Inwo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/inwo/32/1067_2.png) [@Inwo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Inwo)\
**Post date:** [June 2, 2018, 12:53am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/1999-gem-e825-what-charger-do-i-have/13827/2 "2018-06-02T00:53:33Z")

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I have new DQ chargers in the “for sale” section.  
I may be able to come up with a used one too.