# 2018 Gem e6 Error Code **URL:** \ **Category:** GEM Forum\ **Created:** [May 17, 2023, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388 "2023-05-17T18:42:20Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 9:36pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/21 "2023-05-20T21:36:54Z")
The wires from the charger go directly into the wiring harness. ![PXL_20230520_212654972.MP](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/4/40e5204875dbc76397f536d9441f03d816819a6a.jpeg) ---
**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:** [May 20, 2023, 9:42pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/22 "2023-05-20T21:42:51Z")
K- Bear with me as I don’t have a 2018. See that double set? Black and White changing to an Org/Pur? Split that plug and check the car side. See if you can get your meter probes in there. (Don’t cross those pins or your meter leads). Are you getting ~48v? ---
**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:** [May 20, 2023, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/23 "2023-05-20T21:48:12Z")
Fyi. New gems have a relay contact in series with charger and battery. Follow wire colors to a free hanging relay near charger. ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/24 "2023-05-20T21:54:30Z")
I got 0.00 inside the plug. ---
**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:** [May 20, 2023, 9:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/25 "2023-05-20T21:55:44Z")
Relay controlled by ecm when plugged in? Then DQ sees B+ and DC Converter Kicks in? I’m just going to shut up on all Gen4 cars until I get hands on one. ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 10:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/26 "2023-05-20T22:11:24Z")
Could it be something as simple as a fuse? Do these relays go bad? I’ve got 48+ volts at the red and black battery cables coming from the battery compartment. Weird!! ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 10:55pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/27 "2023-05-20T22:55:37Z")
Check the relay that is bolted to the cross bar next to the charger ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 20, 2023, 11:38pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/28 "2023-05-20T23:38:33Z")
How is the best way to test the relay? ---
**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:** [May 21, 2023, 12:06am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/29 "2023-05-21T00:06:44Z")
Bypass it. A short 10awg wire with male 1/4" qc terminals. Pull relay and plug into the sockets with heavy wires. This will connect charger direct to battery. Ignoring possible fuse. ---
**Author:** ![Erniea15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/erniea15/32/10887_2.png) [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2023, 12:21am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/30 "2023-05-21T00:21:08Z")
See here…did it when I did a high voltage conversion > [@2016 E4 High Voltage Conversion in SD](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e4-high-voltage-conversion-in-sd/22098/72): > > ok… got a few to do the last couple steps but need help troubleshooting - Wired it up in the back with a Volt Master disconnect / fuse Crossed my fingers and popped in the disconnect fuse Turned on the BMS, turned on the key… nothing. If i turn the key all the way over (kind of like you’d do to engage the starter in a gas car, the display boots and then I get this - [[GEM 201…](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0WHNOOZtkQ) ---
**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:** [May 21, 2023, 12:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/31 "2023-05-21T00:25:58Z")
Tnx, i was just looking for a pic Don’t know if there’s a fuse? Test for battery volts as you did before. ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2023, 3:02pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/32 "2023-05-21T15:02:07Z")
Ok, so I was able to use my voltmeter after removing the relay. When I test those two terminals that you show bridged with a wire I have 48+ volts there. Interestingly, when I connect the charger and watch it go through it’s startup cycle, I eventually here this relay click and the charger then shows double flashing red and solid yellow. A picture of the relay is attached. Is it bad? And where do you get one of these things? ![Relay](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/electricforum/original/2X/8/81afeb16a23aa9bee419292799735ce48cb10d3e.jpeg) ---
**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:** [May 21, 2023, 4:13pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/33 "2023-05-21T16:13:00Z")
Jump it and see. Same as the click. ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [May 21, 2023, 6:08pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/34 "2023-05-21T18:08:16Z")
Jump the 2 thick wires ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 24, 2023, 2:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/35 "2023-05-24T14:30:00Z")
That worked! I jumped the two connections and the charger worked as intended. So, I’ve got a bad relay. The dealer wants $70 plus shipping which seems ridiculous. Where else can I get one of these? ---
**Author:** ![Erniea15](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/erniea15/32/10887_2.png) [@Erniea15](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Erniea15)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2023, 1:16am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/36 "2023-05-25T01:16:57Z")
Let me see if I can find the one a pulled from my car ---
**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:** [May 25, 2023, 2:34am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/37 "2023-05-25T02:34:47Z")
> [@Dalydog](#): > > Where else can I get one of these? Take it to your local auto parts store. Have them match it up based on the connections. Dont worry about that its “polaris” the wiring / pinout on the other side should be pretty standard ---
**Author:** ![djgabriel2004](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.electricforum.com/djgabriel2004/32/12304_2.png) [@djgabriel2004](https://community.electricforum.com/u/djgabriel2004)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2023, 6:10pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/38 "2023-05-26T18:10:01Z")
Check if the relay is bad on the bench ---
**Author:** ![Dalydog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e9c0ed/32.png) [@Dalydog](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dalydog)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2023, 3:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/39 "2023-05-30T15:33:44Z")
I’ve had zero luck with the local auto parts stores. Any other suggestions before I go to Polaris? Thank you everyone for all of your help! ---
**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:** [May 30, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388/40 "2023-05-30T16:09:34Z")
Show a pic of the back of that relay. [Previous page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388.md?page=1) [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2018-gem-e6-error-code/26388.md?page=3)