# 2009 E2 main contactor not pulling in **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [December 15, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428 "2020-12-15T19:00:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Joatmon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/joatmon/32/7622_2.png) [@Joatmon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joatmon)\ **Post date:** [December 15, 2020, 7:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428/1 "2020-12-15T19:00:16Z")
Sorry I’m new to this forum and have look around and could not get my issue fix. I have a 2009 E2 that the main contactor will not pull in. I have replace the batteries with flooded batteries and when I switch the main and turn key on dash will light up and does not have any faults. But the main contactor will not pull in. I have went through all the check stuff that the manual has in it and nothing showed to be wrong. I’m leaning toward the controller and seen where they have someone on this forum that rebuilds the GE controller? I would like to confirm that the controller is my issue before sending to have it redone. Any suggesting of what I can do or check before I pull the controller and also who to send it to after I pull the controller? Thanks ---
**Author:** ![AssyRequired](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/assyrequired/32/7621_2.png) [@AssyRequired](https://community.electricforum.com/u/AssyRequired)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2020, 3:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428/2 "2020-12-16T15:39:29Z")
A quick look in the archives might provide the solution to your problem. This was found in the future section (just kidding, it was a typo). This thread was started back in Oct 2017 and has been bumped back to the top a few times. Many of these great solutions can be searched out using the Search tool found in the upper right of your window. > [@2902 gem car not getting the CLUNK](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2902-gem-car-not-getting-the-clunk/12979): > > Dear Team, My students at the high school I teach at , have redesigned and repurposed a 2002 gem e85 two seater. We are at the final stages and ran into a snag. We have brand new batteries, DeKa gels. When the master switch is turned on our BDI lights up and then goes blank. If you turn on the key it still stays blank, and everything electrical works. We just don’t get the CLUNK, that associates with any kind of movement. Any help would be greatly appreciated, trying to help the kids meet… * * * After you get your car back rolling, I also suggest searching out how to check you charger profile since you just switched your pack to flooded. The wrong charging profile could harm your new batteries. Here is one- (there are many) > [@Batteries not fully charging](https://community.electricforum.com/t/batteries-not-fully-charging/17814): > > Car has been working great. The other day after five miles the charge gauge started flashing then went to turtle mode and a red bar appeared. I was able to get back home. Now when I plug in the charger it charges for a few minutes and goes to green fully charged but the gauge is only up to two green bars. The batteries are 12v AGM mfg. 5-18. thanks in advance for any help. Stan Riva. 2005 E4 As always- report back your findings and solution. I hope this helps. B ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2020, 5:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428/3 "2020-12-16T17:23:43Z")
If it does turn out to be your controller you might consider a AC conversion!! Like getting a brand new car!! > [@Latest - 2009 - E2 AC Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/latest-2009-e2-ac-conversion/19606): > > Just finished my latest E2 Conversion - 2009 E2 Kia Ioniq Lithium Batteries 8Kw AC Induction Motor Sevcon Gen4 Size4 AC Controller 1" Spacers on the front wheels to give them a little more space My best install yet, Forward HIGH = 49mph, Forward LOW = 35mph This car screams!!! and is awesome to drive. @Inwo@LithiumGods@grantwest@Troyin909 You might consider replacing the main contractor, these cars are getting old and I have had to replace the contractor on about five cars so far. [https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Heavy-Duty-Golf-Cart-72V-MZJ-400A-400A-Contactor-Solenoid/402173390185?\_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5da366ed69:g:vUIAAOSwGCBegZr5&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkTboA95HSvGa1O5UmCCGJLlZYRGK6IZeK3y%252BUZ4qOahL3lBHhWGLUp6nIeRZrIfu04d8KtRxlIK9%252BNbOufY33OBRXv%252F%252BXFEmzHMMIweVtrVlOJS2bhVc3SnDLouhpFWIzpW7KUEy5PmOPby5UUCg8znHFRLGMqU%252BhYNcTcGSxZxQlL7WgI5YEG%252F85HZv4pmf%252FkuGrnWNrmwPrl1tic0aZYDfVe2t67375h8hMor%252BO%252BcmNH3%252FRuacUypEzVkkjFB%252FKBO0Wu3Kc2EL2BaeuV9hxfXrpSjVR4Thc8dkEGPsL%252F3FRKyov%252BB8QIlDWT0fpTygECT5LKG8FuC6zfURikeQNUsN8a3UB6Vav5RrgzcXLvMy0AsQop8e21H%252Fm9BcMhv5ojUAwCKbSd4JP12vXgufNNpdP5lbfln5sVL4TJA3nRjHE%252BPQJPi7qIjMewnYcJfkM2Ohgv%252FPBfOMTH2j07xEcp9E5m08%252Fi%252Brrkf2jcwvJpB7F2f7ARjjO4T3ZNqdFQ59GrvAw%252B%252BkgUpyhM8RmbdiFC80rCOFoZzM7kyDk9JHAidI7C4J1TTb6rxdzlT4R3vXH2n7STJ7soLdXrLFsWs1Wp1t8iH1ov4oWvf57RE6l4I5VG6eVrEej8j4xy070L%252Be7pZnSJXFPwQHQvRIqAogYw19IiEDtEJfVYQ8vvffM5oVe9STFKB%252FBot7vG4KCwT3UYzFK01eChrDjLahJRApPaj%252Bqr9XOxgajRLdxkEAq2WwxeDTy3nxE19s7wbtrtnZAWlVS21RtpOCb5dr9rHqqPg%253D%253D|cksum%3A40217339018506bc0a418d214abe94554d68b4a56887|ampid%3APL\_CLK|clp%3A2334524](https://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Heavy-Duty-Golf-Cart-72V-MZJ-400A-400A-Contactor-Solenoid/402173390185?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item5da366ed69:g:vUIAAOSwGCBegZr5&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACcBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkTboA95HSvGa1O5UmCCGJLlZYRGK6IZeK3y%252BUZ4qOahL3lBHhWGLUp6nIeRZrIfu04d8KtRxlIK9%252BNbOufY33OBRXv%252F%252BXFEmzHMMIweVtrVlOJS2bhVc3SnDLouhpFWIzpW7KUEy5PmOPby5UUCg8znHFRLGMqU%252BhYNcTcGSxZxQlL7WgI5YEG%252F85HZv4pmf%252FkuGrnWNrmwPrl1tic0aZYDfVe2t67375h8hMor%252BO%252BcmNH3%252FRuacUypEzVkkjFB%252FKBO0Wu3Kc2EL2BaeuV9hxfXrpSjVR4Thc8dkEGPsL%252F3FRKyov%252BB8QIlDWT0fpTygECT5LKG8FuC6zfURikeQNUsN8a3UB6Vav5RrgzcXLvMy0AsQop8e21H%252Fm9BcMhv5ojUAwCKbSd4JP12vXgufNNpdP5lbfln5sVL4TJA3nRjHE%252BPQJPi7qIjMewnYcJfkM2Ohgv%252FPBfOMTH2j07xEcp9E5m08%252Fi%252Brrkf2jcwvJpB7F2f7ARjjO4T3ZNqdFQ59GrvAw%252B%252BkgUpyhM8RmbdiFC80rCOFoZzM7kyDk9JHAidI7C4J1TTb6rxdzlT4R3vXH2n7STJ7soLdXrLFsWs1Wp1t8iH1ov4oWvf57RE6l4I5VG6eVrEej8j4xy070L%252Be7pZnSJXFPwQHQvRIqAogYw19IiEDtEJfVYQ8vvffM5oVe9STFKB%252FBot7vG4KCwT3UYzFK01eChrDjLahJRApPaj%252Bqr9XOxgajRLdxkEAq2WwxeDTy3nxE19s7wbtrtnZAWlVS21RtpOCb5dr9rHqqPg%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A40217339018506bc0a418d214abe94554d68b4a56887%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524) ---
**Author:** ![Joatmon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/joatmon/32/7622_2.png) [@Joatmon](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Joatmon)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2020, 8:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428/4 "2020-12-16T20:07:00Z")
Thanks Mike this is not my cart. I’m working on it for a friend. I’m not getting the ground to the contactor to pull it in. I unhook the wires to the contactor and ran test wires to it and it pulls in fine. I ready that comes from pin 17 on the controller. I have check the foot switch and it test good, new batteries. ---
**Author:** ![MikeKC](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/90ced4/32.png) [@MikeKC](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MikeKC)\ **Post date:** [December 16, 2020, 10:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-e2-main-contactor-not-pulling-in/20428/5 "2020-12-16T22:10:50Z")
Like I said these things are getting old, could very well be the controller if you are getting the put in voltages.