# Charging issue

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue/6094>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [June 1, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue/6094 "2016-06-01T09:52:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![gem2002](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/258eb7/32.png) [@gem2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem2002)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2016, 9:52am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue/6094/1 "2016-06-01T09:52:23Z")

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I have a 2002 E825 Gem.The batteries in there are about 5 yrs old.The issue I’m having is it will not hold a charge at all.When I charge it and let it sit a few hours it drains down to 50% or lower.If I drive it after a full charge it drains with in 1-2 hrs.I have checked the voltage on the batteries and 5 batteries measure 12.20 or greater and one is at 10.75 to 11 volts.Could the one battery causing this?Any help would be appreciated

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**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:** [June 1, 2016, 11:07am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue/6094/2 "2016-06-01T11:07:12Z")

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For sure but at 5 years you need a new set.

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**Author:** ![gem2002](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/258eb7/32.png) [@gem2002](https://community.electricforum.com/u/gem2002)\
**Post date:** [June 1, 2016, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/charging-issue/6094/3 "2016-06-01T18:00:46Z")

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Thank you!!! I will