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3418
Is it possible to put seat belts for 3 passenger seating in an E2? The smaller E2 dimensionally fits our requirements better, but we are a family of 3. Any...
Bennett/Yvette(44)/Ly...
byl_liberty
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Aug 1, 2005
3:45 pm
3419
Unless your all really small I don't think 3 of you would fit in a 2 passenger very well. I beiefly had a 4 passenger and was able to barely squeeze 3 of the...
Ricky Suiter
RickSuiter
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Aug 1, 2005
4:37 pm
3420
After reading your post about 3 people on a seat meant for 2, I went out to the garage and measured the seat width on my E2. The seat is 40 1/2 inches wide,...
vj62
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Aug 1, 2005
9:11 pm
3421
Actually, we are frequently told we are as skinny as beanpoles(we're all Vegans and my daughter is only 7 years old). That's why I thought it might be just...
Bennett/Yvette(44)/Ly...
byl_liberty
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Aug 1, 2005
10:22 pm
3422
Just today out of the blue after driving my 4 seater 2002 GEM, I parked the car and about 30 minutes later I went to put it in the garage and the BDU kept...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 2, 2005
2:11 am
3423
-11 means parking brake on and pedal pressed at the same time. Mine had a little issue where it would randomly do this while driving and would cut power. Check...
Ricky Suiter
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Aug 2, 2005
4:17 am
3424
I thought it was something of a combination error, I have tried triggering the brake switch with no luck, I am actually going to try to bypass it permanently...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 2, 2005
3:17 pm
3425
The switch itself could be bad so triggering it would cause the same issue. If it's the switch, I would replace it, not delete it. It is available at any...
George, H. Lew
evguy02
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Aug 2, 2005
3:49 pm
3426
Lew, thanks for the tip, i will try to jumper the switch and make sure that is the issue then i will order a replacement switch. Thanks for the tip... Michael ...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 2, 2005
5:26 pm
3427
-11 code means that the accelerator pedal was depressed before the ignition switch was on, this is usually caused by two factors. 1) your foot is actualy...
Carlos
c_carreno
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Aug 2, 2005
7:48 pm
3428
Everyone is correct on this one. From the manual: -11 "Accelerator pedal was pushed when the car was first turned on. Release the accelerator pedal, select...
George, H. Lew
evguy02
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Aug 2, 2005
8:46 pm
3429
Thanks everyone, once again you have offered great support, i will have tested the emergency brake switch and it seemd to be working correctly. can someone...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 2, 2005
9:55 pm
3430
Michael, All you need to take the cover off the accelerator is a pointy item like a phillips screwdriver, there are 2 pushpins on each side of the cover...
Carlos
c_carreno
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Aug 2, 2005
11:22 pm
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Carlos, thanks so much for your expertise, i have removed the cover, went to rat shack, they do not stock microswitches like these, they are on order however...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 3, 2005
12:21 am
3432
I always wondered why they used this expensive dinosaur pedal assembly. It is not appropriate in the environment, is not ergonomically correct, and there are...
Bob Anderson
nupowrllc
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Aug 3, 2005
6:01 am
3433
Agreed, i will take a look if this can be fit to it i will definately entertain the idea of ordering this as a replacement to the stock pedal. thanks Bob ...
Michael C. Marrs, PhD
weaselphd
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Aug 3, 2005
12:31 pm
3434
Bob puts forward some strong arguments to support his recommendation, particularly as a means of reducing unintended acceleration accidents. The one fly in the...
jcwinnie
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Aug 3, 2005
3:11 pm
3435
Not so much in their defense, but all that has changed with the 05 model. I personally have not had the water issues. I do have the "rubber flap" on the right...
George, H. Lew
evguy02
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Aug 3, 2005
5:33 pm
3436
I have a '99 4 passenger that must have been used on the hills of SF. All the brake cylinders are shot. So does anyone have a good source of new brake...
Mac Lingo
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Aug 3, 2005
8:57 pm
3437
Sorry about the price thing. I was referring to OEM cost to buy in quantity. The electrical interface is available in many configurations from stock, and for...
Bob Anderson
nupowrllc
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Aug 4, 2005
10:21 pm
3438
2000 4 seater GEM. I have new batteries ( 5 months old ). My question is .... After I have charged my batteries, about 3 out of the last 7 times, and I get in...
mechonjets
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Aug 6, 2005
1:39 am
3439
Do you still have the original charger? If so I'm going to bet it's the culprit, they're quite honestly junk and will make you think they're charging when they...
Ricky Suiter
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Aug 6, 2005
5:03 am
3440
These forums are great for Gem owners, by researching this site as well as others, I was able to do 16" wheels for about half the price of those listed by Gem...
flybuddy2
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Aug 7, 2005
1:03 am
3441
I had my charger replaced back when it was under warranty, and I'm glad about that. I have a Zivan NG1 charger. GEM also replaced the motor on the last day of...
mechonjets
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Aug 7, 2005
7:58 pm
3442
Looks like I found the problem before I dug in too far. Didn't think it was likely to be this, but it was one of my new batteries ... dead as a "door nail"....
mechonjets
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Aug 8, 2005
1:49 am
3443
Glad to hear it. Your lucky you got your Schott replaced with the Zivan under warranty! Seriously of the three I've had two of the Schott's have crapped out on...
Ricky Suiter
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Aug 8, 2005
1:56 am
3446
Copy and paste into your browser: http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-ev15aug15,0,5131192.story? coll=la-home-headlines --Janet...
Janet
jpmariee
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Aug 15, 2005
2:45 pm
3447
I learned a little trick about coasting down hill. On long down hill runs you can coast as fast as the car will roll by switching the direction button to "N",...
evguy02
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Aug 16, 2005
1:45 pm
3448
Hmmm, miles and miles of text and nary a GEM in sight. We got our no-longer-marketed Ford Th!nk, but nothing on GEMs, not even on a Lido (is that what Iacoca...
Harvard
sactonev
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Aug 16, 2005
5:06 pm
3449
Hello to All, I am having a dickens of a time trying to turn on my Gem Car lately. The key goes in OK but when I go to turn it it does not move. I shake it and...
emanuelconstantine
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Aug 19, 2005
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