# Accelerator **URL:** \ **Category:** Chevy Electric Car Forum\ **Created:** [April 29, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996 "2016-04-29T08:55:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![buggaboo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c77e96/32.png) [@buggaboo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/buggaboo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2016, 8:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/1 "2016-04-29T08:55:29Z")
I have a 2005 el model and getting an 8 error code. Does anyone know where I can get one and the price? Maybe part# any help will be greatly thankful for. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2016, 9:02am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/2 "2016-04-29T09:02:58Z")
> [@buggaboo;30461](#): > > I have a 2005 el model and getting an 8 error code. Does anyone know where I can get one and the price? Maybe part# any help will be greatly thankful for. Is the floor mat under the pedal? Is pedal returning all the way? I recently posted how to check it. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2016, 9:10am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/3 "2016-04-29T09:10:21Z")
Guess I didn’t post it on this forum. ELECTRICAL 5 - 15 ACCELERATOR POTENTIO METER TESTING 1. Disconnect 23 -pin connector CH1 located on the top of the motor controller (under the hood assembly). 2. Using an ohmmeter, m easure the resistance between pins 9 and 7. When the accelerator pedal is in the UP position, the ohmmeter should read approximately 0 ohms. Push the accelerator pedal down; the resistance between pins 9 and 7 should gradually increase. When the accelerato r pedal is completely down, the resistance should reach a maximum of approximately 2500 ohms. If the resistance does not vary as described, replace the accelerator pedal. If the resistance is a constant very low resistance (possible short circuit) or const ant high resistance (open circuit), there could be a problem with the wiring harness between the motor controller and the accelerator pedal module or there could be a faulty accelerator pedal. 3. Using an ohmmeter, measure the resistance between pins 9 and 8. The resistance between these two pins should remain approximately 2500 ohms regardless of the position of the accelerator pedal. If the resistance is very high, there is probably a broken wire between the motor controller connector and accelerator pedal, or could be a faulty accelerator pedal. ---
**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:** [April 29, 2016, 10:12am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/4 "2016-04-29T10:12:19Z")
Read this [http://www.electricforum.com/cars/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/9470-diy-gem-late-model-code-11-a.html](http://www.electricforum.com/cars/electric-vehicle-diy-forum/9470-diy-gem-late-model-code-11-a.html) There isnt much to the inside of these things. Just resistance/contact strips and wipers. Usually a good cleaning brings them back. Rodney ---
**Author:** ![buggaboo](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c77e96/32.png) [@buggaboo](https://community.electricforum.com/u/buggaboo)\ **Post date:** [April 29, 2016, 3:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/5 "2016-04-29T15:07:56Z")
Yes I checked all that I think its the switch ---
**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:** [April 29, 2016, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/6 "2016-04-29T15:19:30Z")
The -8 code is the voltage from pot. ---
**Author:** ![kingdom](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/45deac/32.png) [@kingdom](https://community.electricforum.com/u/kingdom)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2016, 9:09pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/7 "2016-05-14T21:09:21Z")
Just installed a new accelerator today! After replacing many parts looking for reason for continually losing speed until nothing at all. I paid $439.99 or thereabout. Bought on line from a resource Beck Chrysler Dodge Jeep, Palatka, FL (386)328-8863 Problem solved…drives like a new one. ---
**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 14, 2016, 9:14pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator/5996/8 "2016-05-14T21:14:47Z")
Save the old one. Some of us here recycle.🙂