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11568
Eric, I called to see if I could get any more and they are out. May be out of luck but will let you know. Where do you call home? Darrel...
Darrel Shank
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Nov 10, 2009
9:03 pm
11569
I am wondering when shopping for batteries what to look for? Say I look at Costco's deep cycle batteries. What are the specs to loook at? Then if I find a...
scott mclaren
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Nov 10, 2009
9:04 pm
11570
Darrell, I live in Palm Desert, CA, sunny and warm all winter. Eric...
Eric Vogt
cdfchief4
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Nov 11, 2009
2:54 am
11571
A GEM similar to yours sold on eBay recently for $3851. Prices are generally running in the $3K-4K range for a car in good working order and around $1800 for...
Noel Adams
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Nov 11, 2009
3:50 am
11572
I recently purchased a GEM short-bed truck which has flooded cell batteries. I then read that the the fluid levels should be checked monthly! Do folks really...
bill.englander@...
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Nov 11, 2009
11:56 pm
11573
No, not all people unscrew all 36 caps and check the fluid level of their batteries... But those people who take care of their batteries, and want them to last...
vj62
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Nov 12, 2009
12:34 am
11574
You had better check and fill to the detent after charging them at least monthly because if the water/acid gets below the plates, the battery life is extremely...
Eric Vogt
cdfchief4
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Nov 12, 2009
3:06 am
11575
Not necessarily once a month, but you will need to maintain them regularly. At the least pop off a few caps once a month and check on the fluid level until you...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 12, 2009
3:38 am
11576
it will also depend on your driving habits. if you run into the amber on the BDI every time, you might need to water morer often. one more thing, always water...
bill
mrwizard9090
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Nov 12, 2009
8:23 am
11577
Your other option is to replace the flooded batteries with sealed batteries (e.g., AGM, VRLA). No watering required with sealed. In any case, it is likely...
Darryl McMahon
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Nov 12, 2009
3:53 pm
11578
I would recommend gel over AGM's for a NEV application. The only way that AGM's would last their full potential life in a NEV is if you also installed a...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 12, 2009
4:51 pm
11579
Sorry, that should have read "wouldn't recommend AGM's for a NEV application" ... From: Ricky Suiter <ricksuiter@...> Subject: Re: [NEVs] Re: A GEM Car...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 12, 2009
5:40 pm
11580
I agree with using gel batteries... I have Deka gel batteries in my Think and have been very happy with them. I don't have to do much of anything except plug...
dobielustra
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Nov 13, 2009
4:50 am
11581
I have another Gem Car brand new owner question ... the responses to my last post convinced me that I should check my battery fluid levels monthly. According...
bill.englander@...
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Nov 14, 2009
9:05 pm
11582
You just pull straight up. There is a ball that pops in to a hollow hold down, just give it a good yank. When you go to put it back together the only way to...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 14, 2009
9:53 pm
11583
Yes definately check those batteries frequently. We had a lot going on this past summer with a death in the family, etc. and didn't check them. They ran very...
Victoria
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Nov 15, 2009
5:07 pm
11584
Looking for e825 wiring schematics - recently purchased an e825. Siren is sounding - which is not allowing unit to move?? Also appears that the BDI is not...
mlooney1903
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Nov 16, 2009
4:00 pm
11585
It sounds like you have a dead battery pack, remember that ALL GEM vehicles are 72v, if you have Less than that it means your batt pack is not fully charged,...
c_carreno
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Nov 16, 2009
4:30 pm
11586
The service manual is posted in the files section of this group. Go to groups.yahoo.com and it should list the groups you're on. Once in there should be a...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 16, 2009
4:33 pm
11587
If the battery temperature sensor is shot it will prohibit the charger from working. It happened to my e825 shortly after I bought it. Unfortunately, the...
Al Lumas
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Nov 16, 2009
6:45 pm
11588
Are you testing for total pack voltage from negative terminal on battery 1 to the positive terminal on battery 6 and getting 69 volts or are you reading -69 on...
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Nov 16, 2009
9:29 pm
11589
Thanks for the information and how to find the schematic files. And it's a 2002....
mlooney1903
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Nov 16, 2009
9:31 pm
11590
By the way, a fully charged pack should be at least 77 volts, gels will be even higher.   Dave ... From: Al Lumas <ajlumas@...> Subject: Re: [NEVs]...
Dave Stein
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Nov 17, 2009
3:43 am
11591
I'm selling my 2007 e4. We're moving to an area where it will not be practical. Hate to see it go. Please pass this along if you know anyone who might be...
gemowner
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Nov 17, 2009
9:42 pm
11592
Is it possible to change out the Zivan charger on my 2004 Gem car for a delta Q charger without changing the controller?...
mif2964
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Nov 20, 2009
1:51 pm
11593
Yes, you can change froma Zivan to a Delta-Q charger without changing your controller, if I am not mistaken GEM used to sell a retrofit kit that contained all...
c_carreno
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Nov 20, 2009
2:03 pm
11594
I don't see why not. Is GEM telling you that you have to change the controller as well? I know they say you need a T2 controller for it to correctly read the...
Ricky Suiter
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Nov 20, 2009
5:22 pm
11595
Just wanting to see if someone in the group might have the striker plates for hard GEM doors. They're the metal "loops" that the door latch grabs when you...
John D
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2:18 pm
11596
My guess is "yes"!  I don't think the charger and controller have anything to do with each other but you can ask the tech specialist at GEM.  His email is:...
John
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11597
$112 per 6 months. that is one hundred twelve dollars per 6 months. $224 per year. full coverage. 100/300 liability 100 property damage 25 medical ...
bill
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