# Error code -11

**URL:** <https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111>\
**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [June 5, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111 "2016-06-05T15:57:23Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 4\
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**Author:** ![tincup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee59a6/32.png) [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\
**Post date:** [June 5, 2016, 3:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111/1 "2016-06-05T15:57:23Z")

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Recently, I’ve been getting a -11 code while driving. I let off on the accelerator and it clears. It’s happened a few times on my recent 8 mile round trips to town. I know what the -11 code is but why would it occur while driving? Anyone run in to this while driving?

For those of you that may not be familiar with the -11 it means the accelerator is pressed and held before the key is turned on. I assume that is to prevent the GEM from lurching forward when the key is turned on to prevent smashing through the garage door. :lol:

Thanks for your time.

Paul

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**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:** [June 5, 2016, 4:41pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111/2 "2016-06-05T16:41:25Z")

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[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)

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**Author:** ![tincup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee59a6/32.png) [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\
**Post date:** [June 6, 2016, 12:51pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111/3 "2016-06-06T12:51:41Z")

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Thanks for the quick reply, I’ll check out the throttle control module.

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**Author:** ![tincup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ee59a6/32.png) [@tincup](https://community.electricforum.com/u/tincup)\
**Post date:** [June 9, 2016, 1:23pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/error-code-11/6111/4 "2016-06-09T13:23:11Z")

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Well I’ve driven the GEM everyday since the original failure with no further occurrences. I think the control module copper strips burnished themselves. The car sat for about 6 months without being driven and the strips may have just gotten dirty/corroded and driving it cleaned it up. If it crops up again, I’ll have to look at the module.

Thanks everyone for your time and response.