# \#gem **URL:** https://community.electricforum.com/tag/gem/29.md [Latest](https://community.electricforum.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.electricforum.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.electricforum.com/tags.md) --- ## [2009 GEM e2 looking to find a new home](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e2-looking-to-find-a-new-home/30683)
**Author:** [@Supes30](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Supes30)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 22, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2009-gem-e2-looking-to-find-a-new-home/30683 "2026-09-22T18:12:36Z")
Purchased three years ago from University of Central Oklahoma, hence the color yellow. Bought for neighborhood cruising with my boys. They are now 22 and 19, have their own cars and not interested in cruising with dad an… --- ## [2000 E285 - Lithium / Charger Swap - electrical issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e285-lithium-charger-swap-electrical-issues/30657)
**Author:** [@alex2](https://community.electricforum.com/u/alex2)\ **Replies:** 29\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2026, 4:28am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2000-e285-lithium-charger-swap-electrical-issues/30657 "2026-09-16T04:28:15Z")
Good afternoon, Working on boss’s 2000 E285 - swapped in lithium battery pack and quickcharger from ride4fun and now having some odd electrical issues. Power on the cart and the normal startup happens and then will shu… --- ## [2019 Gem EL XD Brainstorm](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2019-gem-el-xd-brainstorm/30589)
**Author:** [@CleanMD](https://community.electricforum.com/u/CleanMD)\ **Replies:** 157\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 10:30pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2019-gem-el-xd-brainstorm/30589 "2026-08-24T22:30:34Z")
Hello and good evening. 2nd time writing this (after the forum decided I wrote too much the first time… lol).. So a little less enthusiastic.. Got the newest addition from surplus today! It had a dead 12v battery. Chang… --- ## [Burnt-out ANT BMS 2016 High voltage GEM](https://community.electricforum.com/t/burnt-out-ant-bms-2016-high-voltage-gem/30463)
**Author:** [@smspring](https://community.electricforum.com/u/smspring)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 24, 2026, 2:17am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/burnt-out-ant-bms-2016-high-voltage-gem/30463 "2026-08-24T02:17:10Z")
I think I burnt out my ANT BMS. It kind of smells like a burnt plastic and beeps nonstop until I unplug it. BMS app lists CHGMosErr. This is the 2016 E4 that @Erniea15 converted to high voltage with a @Inwo tesla pack. … --- ## [2016 Gem E4 Doors](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-doors/30585)
**Author:** [@IndianaMike](https://community.electricforum.com/u/IndianaMike)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2026, 5:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-gem-e4-doors/30585 "2026-08-05T17:11:55Z")
I am looking to buy a entire door kit. I have searched and searched for doors and heater setup for my 2016 Gem E4. Hoping maybe someone on here can point me in the right direction. Location is Indiana --- ## [E825 Delta Q Charger Replacement](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-delta-q-charger-replacement/30480)
**Author:** [@rwillia4](https://community.electricforum.com/u/rwillia4)\ **Replies:** 43\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2026, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/e825-delta-q-charger-replacement/30480 "2026-06-19T14:21:42Z")
Plenty of posts on Delta Q QuiQ chargers for a E825. Mine has died and shows zero sign of life. I have tested and swapped the extension cord and applied power right to the unit, still no life. I sent Inwo a couple of mes… --- ## [2020 e4 fault code 520358:4](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-e4-fault-code-520358-4/30462)
**Author:** [@ca123ta](https://community.electricforum.com/u/ca123ta)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2026, 8:39pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-e4-fault-code-520358-4/30462 "2026-06-02T20:39:25Z")
The GEM had decided not to start one morning even though it was plugged in overnight. Turned the key and nothing on the dash. Checked the 12V Aux\\battery and it was significantly under the 12V. Eventhough this same batt… --- ## [Hood modification after lift](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hood-modification-after-lift/30431)
**Author:** [@otismoon504](https://community.electricforum.com/u/otismoon504)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2026, 12:54am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/hood-modification-after-lift/30431 "2026-05-23T00:54:27Z")
I have a 2008 e4. Just finished a custom lift. Added 3" height and 1" forward. Now i need to modify the hood hinge to the original body lines. Im also considering a removable hood with pins instead of hinges. Can anyone … --- ## [GEM E825 Drive & Power System Troubleshooting Chart](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-drive-power-system-troubleshooting-chart/23736)
**Author:** [@Rokitman](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Rokitman)\ **Replies:** 63\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2026, 9:11pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-e825-drive-power-system-troubleshooting-chart/23736 "2026-05-14T21:11:44Z")
Hi, I need some verification from the gurus on the forum. I’m a newbie working on a 2002 GEM E825 I got a few months ago. Batteries are all good and charged. One day car worked fine and I parked in the garage, the next d… --- ## [2008 GEM 4 Windshield washer](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-4-windshield-washer/30373)
**Author:** [@dcoleone](https://community.electricforum.com/u/dcoleone)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 1, 2026, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2008-gem-4-windshield-washer/30373 "2026-05-01T17:29:44Z")
2008 GEM 4 Windshield washer stopped working any info on repair or purchase --- ## [2016 E2 Restoration Project Assistance](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e2-restoration-project-assistance/30215)
**Author:** [@cutom825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cutom825)\ **Replies:** 33\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2026, 5:17pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-e2-restoration-project-assistance/30215 "2026-04-14T17:17:43Z")
Hello Everyone, I’m back in the GEM world and just picked up my first “new generation” 2016 GEM E2 at auction. It was driven into a pole and had some relays/small parts removed. I bought a 2019 E2 donor cart for parts.… --- ## [Zivan Dual Charger Issues](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-dual-charger-issues/30222)
**Author:** [@cutom825](https://community.electricforum.com/u/cutom825)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 5, 2026, 5:58pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/zivan-dual-charger-issues/30222 "2026-03-05T17:58:20Z")
Hello everyone, I’ve made solid progress restoring my 2016 GEM, but I’m stuck on the charging system (dual Zivan chargers). What’s happening: With the data connector plugged into the bottom of both chargers, only one … --- ## [2016+ main wiring harness](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-main-wiring-harness/30063)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 20\ **Last updated:** [January 20, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2016-main-wiring-harness/30063 "2026-01-20T16:56:53Z")
Looking for a 2016+ wiring harness for a project I am working on :slight\_smile: --- ## [Upgrading braking power](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-braking-power/30003)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [December 19, 2025, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/upgrading-braking-power/30003 "2025-12-19T12:31:19Z")
hey all - going around at ~40mph seems to wear out your brakes a lot faster. I am looking for the best brake upgrade for a 2018 E6. If this has already been discussed please link me. I did a search and didn’t see anythi… --- ## [Improved turning radius by 30%](https://community.electricforum.com/t/improved-turning-radius-by-30/29976)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 8, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/improved-turning-radius-by-30/29976 "2025-12-08T16:19:48Z")
Any thoughts on what they did to improve this. Would like to do it on a 2018. I have seen some videos on removing spacers but not sure if those are on an E6. --- ## [Has anyone hacked this for a 2018 yet?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-hacked-this-for-a-2018-yet/29944)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 35\ **Last updated:** [December 6, 2025, 9:05pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/has-anyone-hacked-this-for-a-2018-yet/29944 "2025-12-06T21:05:42Z")
--- ## [Where is the 2016+ stock windshield washer nozzle mounted?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-is-the-2016-stock-windshield-washer-nozzle-mounted/29952)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 5, 2025, 2:32am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/where-is-the-2016-stock-windshield-washer-nozzle-mounted/29952 "2025-12-05T02:32:04Z")
If anyone could post pictures that would be greatly appreciated! --- ## [2017 E6 windshield super "foggy" at night](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-e6-windshield-super-foggy-at-night/29938)
**Author:** [@eltakeiteasy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/eltakeiteasy)\ **Replies:** 22\ **Last updated:** [December 1, 2025, 12:13am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2017-e6-windshield-super-foggy-at-night/29938 "2025-12-01T00:13:48Z")
Is anyone else having any an issue where the front windshield gets super foggy at night where you can’t even see out of it when driving at night. Just got a this GEM and since got it the windshield has been doing this i… --- ## [2002 GEM E825 2 Seater NOT WORKING (Kinda)](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-2-seater-not-working-kinda/29834)
**Author:** [@MyVibeworks](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyVibeworks)\ **Replies:** 15\ **Last updated:** [November 5, 2025, 3:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-e825-2-seater-not-working-kinda/29834 "2025-11-05T15:16:32Z")
Hello, We will start this story off a long time ago (no not in a galaxy far far away). But when i purchased an 2002 GEM last year, I didn’t get to drive it much, but when I did i didn’t use the radio until one day, and … --- ## [Loose Nut behind the (Left) wheel](https://community.electricforum.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-left-wheel/29739)
**Author:** [@GemDandy](https://community.electricforum.com/u/GemDandy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 25, 2025, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/loose-nut-behind-the-left-wheel/29739 "2025-09-25T18:07:35Z")
Actually the crown nut didn’t move, but the entire wheel/caliper and axel did. It’s a 2008 E2 GEM, wheel wobble on driver’s front wheel (again). Seriously loose with about an inch of play at top and bottom. Pulled off wh… --- ## [2002 GEM 2 seater, 2x 36v battery YouTube series](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-2-seater-2x-36v-battery-youtube-series/29707)
**Author:** [@Ryboy98](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Ryboy98)\ **Replies:** 19\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2025, 9:16pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-2-seater-2x-36v-battery-youtube-series/29707 "2025-09-16T21:16:09Z")
Putting together a new series on YouTube on a new channel for a refresh on the car I got in a trade. It’s a budget build, so might fit in some people’s wheelhouse. I might do a higher end build later if I end up liking t… --- ## [My GEM modification is finished](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-modification-is-finished/29497)
**Author:** [@Pythan](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Pythan)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 30, 2025, 9:57pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-gem-modification-is-finished/29497 "2025-07-30T21:57:22Z")
Final post on this project, (unless there are questions). My 2002 e824 4 seater is complete. Here is before and after. The “after” is a video. It wasn’t a planned video and it started late, but you get the idea. ht… --- ## [My Lithium Conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-lithium-conversion/23356)
**Author:** [@LovemyGem](https://community.electricforum.com/u/LovemyGem)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 9, 2025, 1:50pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/my-lithium-conversion/23356 "2025-04-09T13:50:45Z")
Hello, I am upgrading my 2018 GemCar E2 from it’s original AGM batteries to Lithium. Range anxiety is a great motivator. My 3 year old cart has a useful range of about 35 miles. Empirical testing over several months … --- ## [2020 eM 1400 low voltage / battery tests good](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-em-1400-low-voltage-battery-tests-good/29373)
**Author:** [@Hoecake](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Hoecake)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 9, 2025, 3:52pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2020-em-1400-low-voltage-battery-tests-good/29373 "2025-07-09T15:52:47Z")
Recently bought Emmy from an auction (6v batteries, 48v system)! Once the battery display gets around 75% battery, I start getting an F17003 code. If I keep driving it, it will die and throw a F37003 code. I am only gett… --- ## [Accelerator pedal](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator-pedal/23323)
**Author:** [@Gem4jc](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Gem4jc)\ **Replies:** 39\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 1:41am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/accelerator-pedal/23323 "2025-05-02T01:41:52Z")
Hello,there used to be someone selling an aftermarket accelerator pedal for gem cars,2008,can’t find him anymore,are there any aftermarket pedals available? --- ## [Can stock 2016+ be programmed for 35mph?](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-stock-2016-be-programmed-for-35mph/18099)
**Author:** [@MyMobility](https://community.electricforum.com/u/MyMobility)\ **Replies:** 30\ **Last updated:** [April 25, 2025, 2:21pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/can-stock-2016-be-programmed-for-35mph/18099 "2025-04-25T14:21:36Z")
I have a 2018 GEM e4 with 12.4kW Lithium Battery, 3kW Level 1 Charger with Clipper Creek PCS-15 Level 1 EVSE, 6.5kW Motor, and 14" Aluminum Wheels Without replacing the battery, charger, motor or wheels, can the GEM ele… --- ## [2001 E825 doesn't run after lithium conversion](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-doesnt-run-after-lithium-conversion/28628)
**Author:** [@Burnincircuts](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Burnincircuts)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2024, 12:00am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2001-e825-doesnt-run-after-lithium-conversion/28628 "2024-12-07T00:00:46Z")
I recently bought a 2001 e825 72v… Batteries were dead so I decided to do lithium conversion with 2 evo 72v in parallel. My problem is, nothing happens when I turn the key… when I put a meter on the convertor I see powe… --- ## [GEM has no power after wash](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-has-no-power-after-wash/28564)
**Author:** [@Dennis1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dennis1)\ **Replies:** 24\ **Last updated:** [November 25, 2024, 1:33pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/gem-has-no-power-after-wash/28564 "2024-11-25T13:33:50Z")
Installed new Ride4Fun charger in my 2002 GEM last spring and had a trouble free season - until Friday. Gave the car a wash, but unfortunately (and foolishly) rinsed out the floors, and the next day she is dead. No light… --- ## [2002 GEM No power after wssh](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-power-after-wssh/28560)
**Author:** [@Dennis1](https://community.electricforum.com/u/Dennis1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 12, 2024, 9:53pm UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/2002-gem-no-power-after-wssh/28560 "2024-11-12T21:53:10Z")
Had a remarkable, uneventful season this year after installing a new charger this spring. But yesterday I washed the car (including the floor), and when I went to use it today, dead. No lights on dash, no headlights, wi… --- ## [About the GEM Forum category](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-gem-forum-category/227)
**Author:** [@system](https://community.electricforum.com/u/system)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [September 16, 2024, 3:25am UTC](https://community.electricforum.com/t/about-the-gem-forum-category/227 "2024-09-16T03:25:43Z")
The purpose of this forum is the further the discussion around electric vehicles. Lets discuss GEM by Polaris. [Next page](https://community.electricforum.com/tag/gem/29.md?match_all_tags=true&page=1&tags%5B%5D=gem)