# Gem won't start. Need help!

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**Category:** GEM Forum\
**Created:** [June 16, 2021, 2:55am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wont-start-need-help/21659 "2021-06-16T02:55:24Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 16, 2021, 10:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-wont-start-need-help/21659/26 "2021-06-16T22:58:18Z")

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Controller needs B+ on p1 and p2 to turn on.  
If nothing else work connect them together, hot wire.  
P1 is always on p2 is indirectly through key, timer, and charger interlock.

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