# 2002 Gem Problems **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [November 13, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574 "2015-11-13T09:52:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jwrdsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@jwrdsr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwrdsr)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 9:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/1 "2015-11-13T09:52:56Z")
I have a 2002 Gem car that I purchased used form an out of state person. When it arrived it ran with only 4 batteries. The book I have plus the spaces for batteries shows it should have 6. I have put 6 batteries in and now I can’t get the car to run, I can’t even figure out the hook up for the batteries. I have 3 cables running from the back to the front batteries and no matter how I hook them I get nothing. The car has an external charger that plugs in below the passenger seat. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it. Did they have a 48v Gem that was made in 2002 or would it have been possible for the previous owner to change it to 48v? ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2015, 1:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/2 "2015-11-13T13:14:26Z")
Take a picture of the dash with the covers off and post it. I bet it an older 48 volt cart. Check the Vin # in the left rear on the ceiling. Did we not go thru this a while back? ---
**Author:** ![jwrdsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@jwrdsr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwrdsr)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 2:26pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/3 "2015-11-16T14:26:15Z")
Thank You so much for getting back to me. It was me that you were talking to before but I was told that a 2002 was a 72V. I still can’t get it running and there are 3 cables running from the back up to the front batteries. There is also no ground showing. I have been trying to send you some pictures but for some reason my computer will not let me do it. Do you have an e-mail that I could send them to? Again Thank You jwrdsr ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2015, 2:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/4 "2015-11-16T14:36:29Z")
[rodneyadiehl@aol.com](mailto:rodneyadiehl@aol.com) The 72 volts on a gem is not grounded I still need the vin # I dont think you have a 2002 I think it is a 1998 or older. Send a picture of the suspension on the under side from the front of the car. Is your car the one where you have an off board charger? send a picture of that too. Also advise the model #of your controller - take close up picture. Rodney ---
**Author:** ![jwrdsr](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/58956e/32.png) [@jwrdsr](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jwrdsr)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2015, 12:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/5 "2015-11-17T12:14:09Z")
I Thank You very much, I hope this helps it took me awhile to get the pictures. Vin 5ASAG27482F018066. ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 17, 2015, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/6 "2015-11-17T12:51:46Z")
Suspension and vin says it’s an 02 The charger is 48 volt The solenoid is 48 volt You did not provide a closeup of the controller or provide the model # You said it ran on 4 batteries that says 48 volt The wiring is trash I don’t see a DC/DC converter Did you get a good title Is it a 4 passenger The best you could do is make it a proper 48 volt cart with 6 8volt batteries and a complete rewire. Usually brakes need new cylinders and brake cables are iffy. What you have at present is a parts car with most of the parts obsolete and not worth any thing. Sorry ---
**Author:** ![Old\_Houseboater](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/old_houseboater/32/544_2.png) [@Old\_Houseboater](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Old_Houseboater)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2015, 11:23am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/7 "2015-11-28T11:23:27Z")
Moved 2002 GEM car Shudder to GEM subforum ---
**Author:** ![marathonboats](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/eb8c5e/32.png) [@marathonboats](https://community.electricforum.com/u/marathonboats)\ **Post date:** [November 30, 2015, 5:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/8 "2015-11-30T05:02:29Z")
I like this quote “The car has an external charger that plugs in below the passenger seat. If anyone can help me I would really appreciate it.” ---
**Author:** ![jll92651](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/jll92651/32/1186_2.png) [@jll92651](https://community.electricforum.com/u/jll92651)\ **Post date:** [June 19, 2019, 5:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-problems/5574/9 "2019-06-19T05:00:16Z")
No this is my first post. I’m running 72V and my cart is all street legal and maxes out at 35 mph normally. My charger is onboard.