# 2001 GEM accelerator pedal issues **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [June 4, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572 "2012-06-04T05:16:28Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jmarkklock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/1 "2012-06-04T05:16:28Z")
Hi new guy here. I have 2001 E2. Just recently when I push the accelerator pedal it will start to move then stop and flash code -11. There is nothing interfering with the pedal. I read that the pedal is actually a linemaster switch. Does anyone know have the cover comes off the foot pedal? Anything else I should try? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![eSGEMColo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/esgemcolo/32/714_2.png) [@eSGEMColo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eSGEMColo)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 8:22am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/2 "2012-06-04T08:22:11Z")
welcome… in looking back at past posts on accelerator pedals I see that beemike03 had a simular problem you might contact him… I have an '05 car and not much help Bob [QUOTE=jmarkklock;12096]Hi new guy here. I have 2001 E2. Just recently when I push the accelerator pedal it will start to move then stop and flash code -11. There is nothing interfering with the pedal. I read that the pedal is actually a linemaster switch. Does anyone know have the cover comes off the foot pedal? Anything else I should try? Thanks[/QUOTE] ---
**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2012, 3:03pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/3 "2012-06-04T15:03:57Z")
This post applies to GEM cars made before 2005. Turn off the master switch. As you push down on the pedal, you should always here a click inside the assembly. If not, the reed switch is bad or out of adjustment. There are two pins that must be pushed in to release the cover. The assembly is bolted to the GEM from inside the cover. The manufacturer’s technical information can be found here: [LINEMASTER Switch Corporation - America’s Foot Switch Leader](http://www.linemaster.com/products/58--varior-potentiometer.aspx) My list of alternative sources for GEM parts can be found at the link below. The throttle parts are at the top: [http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-electric-vehicles-hev/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/neighborhood-electric-vehicles-hev/2626-lists-alternative-superseded-parts.html) Linemaster has great technical support. When ordering repair parts, specify that you have a 5,000 (5K) ohm potentiometer. A spare return spring is great to have around and cost less than $3. Daniel ---
**Author:** ![jmarkklock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Post date:** [June 5, 2012, 4:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/4 "2012-06-05T04:25:34Z")
Thanks! Great information. ---
**Author:** ![jmarkklock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Post date:** [June 17, 2012, 12:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/5 "2012-06-17T12:23:17Z")
I replaced the entire linemaster pedal. The problem still intermittently exists. It will run sometimes and sometimes it flashes code -11. Could it be a loose wire somewhere. It’s there anyway to defeat the pedal depressed safety feature? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![GEMmechanic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ecccb3/32.png) [@GEMmechanic](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GEMmechanic)\ **Post date:** [June 18, 2012, 5:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/6 "2012-06-18T17:48:19Z")
Do not attempt to defeat the interlock. We have had a 2002 GEM run away because the converter got wet. To kill it with the master switch is difficult because that switch is under the seat. Look for loose connections in the wiring harness. Especially the connectors when sections of the harness come together. We have had this happen on several of our GEMs. Daniel ---
**Author:** ![jmarkklock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2012, 4:51am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/7 "2012-06-19T04:51:57Z")
[QUOTE=GEMmechanic;12152]Do not attempt to defeat the interlock. We have had a 2002 GEM run away because the converter got wet. To kill it with the master switch is difficult because that switch is under the seat. Look for loose connections in the wiring harness. Especially the connectors when sections of the harness come together. We have had this happen on several of our GEMs. Daniel[/QUOTE] Thanks Daniel, I will try that ---
**Author:** ![Tracker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/b5a626/32.png) [@Tracker](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Tracker)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 9:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/8 "2012-11-14T21:00:54Z")
Can anyone tell me how to take apart the accelerator pedal. Looks like mine has rivets on the sides? 2002 Gem. Thanks Don ---
**Author:** ![jmarkklock](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@jmarkklock](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jmarkklock)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/9 "2012-11-15T08:04:30Z")
[QUOTE=Tracker;13162]Can anyone tell me how to take apart the accelerator pedal. Looks like mine has rivets on the sides? 2002 Gem. Thanks Don[/QUOTE] There are two pins (one on each side) that must be pushed in to remove the top of the accelerator pedal. Once the top the pedal is removed, you will see that the pedal is fastened to the GEM from the inside. ---
**Author:** ![herman10](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/97f17d/32.png) [@herman10](https://community.electricforum.com/u/herman10)\ **Post date:** [July 8, 2020, 5:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/10 "2020-07-08T17:13:28Z")
Can you tell me how to install accelerator pedal switch on 2002 Gem car. Pedal was off and switch was remove before i purchase. THANKS ---
**Author:** ![MoronBill](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MoronBill](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MoronBill)\ **Post date:** [March 12, 2021, 6:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/11 "2021-03-12T06:07:33Z")
Do you have the pedal? ---
**Author:** ![ghtaboma](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/c4cdca/32.png) [@ghtaboma](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ghtaboma)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 5:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/12 "2024-10-14T17:50:14Z")
My 2000 E 825 quit after hitting big bump in the road. The micro switch lever in the pedal came loose, showing code 11. The lever MUST go under the trip pin on the white plastic gear piece. Tricky, putting it back. Gear piece must be all the way up, or you get code 11. ---
**Author:** ![Cformony](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@Cformony](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Cformony)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/13 "2024-10-14T18:12:38Z")
The 11 code shows up when pedal is depressed during boot up. Usually one’s foot is resting on the pedal when key is turned on or some debris is keeping pedal partially depressed. Since you were operating it and because you mentioned hitting a bump, it would appear that for some reason the car booted up while in use. This is most likely a loose connection that momentarily interrupted the current and caused the car to go into the boot up sequence. Your car is 25 years old and so ALL connections are suspect. The key switch connections are possible, however in my case it was the 6 pin connector going to the pwb. Pull the dash and follow EVERY WIRE to where it connects to something, pull the connectior (gently) clean and reinstall. Also clean the connectiors to the brake switch under the seat. ---
**Author:** ![JarJarJava](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jarjarjava/32/15158_2.png) [@JarJarJava](https://community.electricforum.com/u/JarJarJava)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2024, 1:03am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-gem-accelerator-pedal-issues/2572/14 "2024-10-15T01:03:29Z")
> [@ghtaboma](#): > > My 2000 E 825 quit > [@Cformony](#): > > Your car is 25 years old That’s unpossible…