$300 SCRAP YARD GEM CAR E825 | WILL IT RUN?

[@g-man3265]

Hello there my friend. Code 11 on yale older forklifts with a Curtis controller is that micro switch in the accelerator assembly. So I'd go ahead and swap that out. And make sure that switch activates before the pot starts it's sweep. Hopefully it helps.. Thanks for your videos 👍 as a forklift mechanic that works on ev only I enjoy how you tackle each project 😁

[@kyles3335]

Great video! That's a great score since you already have lithium batts for it. Not a Gem guy but I would replace that micro switch and potentiometer since that's cheap and would eliminate that as an issue

[@americanrambler4972]

Looking forward to the follow on video for this Gem E825. I am interesting to see how that lithium battery works out. If I can find one of these locally for cheap, I might get one for summer runabout duty. Running around the neighborhood and to the grocery store. Perfect plan to spend $1000 to $4000 to save $45 in gas.

[@grimacres]

Your shop is not a mess. You can still work in it. Mine is full so I work out in the yard.

[@shawtdog]

Spitting on the gauge to clean it is A CLASSIC GOTTA LOVE RYAN HE KEEPS IT REAL 👍🏾

[@billmackey1072]

Your the man ! Out of the junk yard to up and down the street. Isn’t it fun when they come back to life ! Enjoy the process.

[@Fentertainment]

I love when they do!

[@robbieadams6412]

Love this, I see a lot of them for sale and can’t wait to see what you can do with it.

[@calvincole3449]

I have two of these carts. Cannot wait to see what's next for this project.

[@danielharris4914]

At 16:40, the 4 pin you pointed out is for factor gps. Will you put the cover over the controller to keep it from getting wet and failing? I hear ya on those rear leafspring bushings in the older DS cars, they can be a bear.

[@JonDeth]

For $300 it's a win no matter what you do with it. You got lucky too with it taking so little to get it running. I wasn't expecting you to get so lucky with it after it going for $300.

[@Fentertainment]

Not going to lie, I wasnt either.

[@TexasJeff64]

Any follow up video's on the GEM, would love to see what happened with it.

[@cdengle1]

Make sure all your contacts are clean. As well as all cables are good. I’ve had carts with new batteries, cut off because contacts are corroded or wires don’t make good contact underneath the shrink wrap connector. Controller sees it as insufficient amperage from the battery and will cut off temporarily.

[@mrjones862]

Can't wait to see the build

[@MARNELLGROUP]

I am interested to see what type of 72 V batteries you were going to put into this GEM Cart most 12 V lithium batteries can only be series or parallel at four units maximum I have two of these carts that need batteries and I don't wanna put lettuce in her AGM's in them again.

[@j-rad8315]

Hey bro, I forget what the website is but on the ignition itself there’s a name brand and there should be four digit numbers, you can type into the Internet and find the website and they will send you a key for 30 bucks or so. I had to do it myself. Wish I could remember the website for you be it shouldn’t be to hard to fine.

[@redsky7527]

Yessss! I’m thinking a Navitas ac and lithium conversion is in this GEM’s future. Badass!

[@TheBigJuice100]

Hi , great help to me. I just bought a similar GEM E825, Zero experience with these as well. Was thinking of converting to ion system

[@1notstressed]

@Fentertainment-- watching this new video you just posted inspired us to update our 2001 2-Passenger Short-bed GEM e825. We’re going to copy what you’ve done here, ordered our Lithium battery and accessories. Will arrive soon! PS, used your code and saved $, TY!

[@HappyAcresHomestead-lf4pq]

Are you using the Zivan charger (usually used for the gel bats) for the ion batteries? Thanx

[@jcraw39]

What’s up with the GEM car Ryan? I bought one after I saw your video. I can’t find very many parts. Can’t wait to see what you end up doing with yours.

[@tracywilliams4814]

Had the same issue with mine and found that this code is triggered when you have the pedal depressed when you change from forward to reverse or the other way around. I found that mine was a loose wire or dirty contact in the forward reverse switch.

[@fuegoman45]

A few beers and I could hang out with you all day tweaking on that thing 🤙

[@brentseizer1019]

11 accelerator pedal stuck safety lock out check for debris or floor mat lodged under pedal

[@rexxx927]

What a GEM lol cheers nice job! I suspect the potentiometer has a dead spot in it find out the swing .5-5V and replace it, your power loss should be resolved I don't feel its the micro switch as it happens when the throttle is in use so i would swap out the pot control and retest IMO 95% sure when the pot goes to 0v this is what would happen (dead spot)

[@Fentertainment]

i agree

[@ronaldlipp1293]

I have one and had the same problem it was the parking brake switch

[@mbigboy420]

I genuinely enjoyed this junkyard win awesome

[@portlandlocalchurch8168]

You need to replace the micro switch in the pedal.. It's the little switch next to the potentiometer.. I'm pretty sure that's what is cutting out on you They are notorious for doing that...

[@MichaelFloyd072384]

I wish I was there helping you lol. I’m so frustrated trying to tell my phone how to fix this. I work on these all the time.

[@lowcountrylowdown9000]

get r done cousin.....love the LT Dan reference.

[@brendanstar7493]

I think this is going to be a really cool build you can drive those on the road

[@anthonyzink1576]

It looks like they took a tig welding foot pedal control for amperage and used that to keep it simple

[@hopewilliams6385]

Does anyone know what size torx security bits are used to remove the front panel/ignition switch? I'm having no luck with it and have wasted money on the wrong ones haha

[@alfredomarin9762]

Remember you can always use your handbrake to stop just keep the button push so you won't lock brake can even use it to stop

[@bikjunky]

Great deal for $300 - I have one ? I noticed your gem solenoid only clicks when it turns on - mine clicks whenever I take my foot off the accelerator- does anyone know it there is a fix for that and is it ok to leave as is - my first gem 2000 e825 - with ride for fun motor - thanks for any advice

[@RBallarddesigns]

I’m wondering if it is so noisy because maybe they had to drain the differential fluid to scrap it?

[@Fentertainment]

Not sure.... Might check into that down the road.

[@juliovitela2918]

What size trailer is that?

[@SoosRamirez1]

Bagged gem is insane

[@garyb2516]

Would love to see more content like this!

[@Fentertainment]

I try to make will it runs, Did one Sunday on a flooded ezgo. Recording one now for an upcoming episode.

[@ronniekelly606]

my battery's keeps darning . won't keep a charge. plug in overnight drive it two blocks, batters drained.

[@markb3129]

The Gem will make for some interesting videos. ✌🏻

[@garrettmartin6437]

Where can I get the codes travel codes?

[@goldenlife9856]

I freaking LUV these things. This is one project I really am interested in. The LSV part of this is great. For key switches I always use a "hot rod" ignition switch for like $16 on all my golf carts and projects. Biggest thing is going to see if you can get a title

[@Fentertainment]

Thanks and I agree!

[@spector188]

the accelerator pot is bad.. replace it to eliminate the HPD fault

[@Fentertainment]

Thats what I was thinking as well.

[@rexxx927]

Nailed it!

[@mrjones862]

2 questions can a summit 2 charger charge big batteries in a cart ? And have yiu heard of big battery mustang

[@Fentertainment]

Im not 100% sure on the summit charger, I thought so but not sure. I have seen the mustang and its a lot of battery. Ive thought about reviewing it. Not sure I have enough cart to hold its size.

[@michaelrawlings2802]

Love to see a follow up on this vehicle

[@Fentertainment]

Will be working on it this year. I still have it and havent done anything with it since this video.

[@kukkiwon1723]

Do you install batteries for customers? If so how much would you charge?

[@Fentertainment]

I can. Where do you live?

[@kukkiwon1723]

Wow, thanks for your reply. I live in Minnesota

[@Fentertainment]

@@kukkiwon1723 Little to far to travel for lithium install as im in SC.

[@kukkiwon1723]

​@Fentertainment shoot. Well do you mind giving me a ballpark price anyways? If the price is reasonable I'll still consider it

[@johnnylunsford5668]

I'm looking for a golf cart around $20.00 or get rid of the way

[@95aeroboy]

has there been a update video on this project ???????

[@Fentertainment]

Not yet, Its on the list for this year though. Been making plans on what we are planning to do with it.

[@95aeroboy]

awsome ! @@Fentertainment

[@dthreatt]

thats clean

[@rchello6722]

I have the same gym car and I’ve been trying to get it running. There’s no charger in this when someone has taken it well it operate without it.

[@Fentertainment]

I'm not real familiar with these as this was and is my only one ive ever been around or worked on. However since there were no batteries in this and the batteries I used werent compatible with the charger I dont see why it wont.

[@alexalvarez5139]

Please lift it. I like your content. I would really like to see it all tricked out. Thanks brotha!!

[@clintbrown5772]

Would you know where to fine the vin on this car

[@Fentertainment]

Look at the roof on the drivers side.

[@craigengelman1369]

so whats up with this gem? i just found a 2 seat utility for 200 without batteries . im thinking 212 predator ,live axle swap because its a 3 link rear axle it would be very easy to do .

[@Fentertainment]

I still have it and plan to finish it this year. Im staying with electric though, Im not a gas fan. Ive done what you're thinking of doing before on an ezgo I got for free once.

[@craigengelman1369]

now the way i look at is a battery will cost $500 and a new predator 212 is $120 today. $30 amazon vm22 carb kit, $32 420 chain clutch kit, grind a key into the shaft coming out of the tranny and make a adaptor to hold a sprocket to it then bend up a exhaust pipe under the car and put a $30 amazon motorcycle muffler. sell the 72 volt stuff and get a $30 12v lawnmower battery to run the rest , in the end it would be quiet and dirt cheap to run it around .@@Fentertainment

[@jayheadrick6628]

Do you sale what you fix? What state are you located?

[@Fentertainment]

@@jayheadrick6628 sometimes, sc

[@jayheadrick6628]

Gotcha. I am in GA. I have been looking for a cart that I can redo and have for the family. I am a fix it guy. LOL!!!! How do you find these deals you find.

[@Fentertainment]

@@jayheadrick6628 Found this one at the scrap yard like shown in the video. I was just there. I have a video showing others how I find them for cheap tho.

[@johnnylunsford5668]

I'm looking for a golf cart around $20.00 or get rid of the way

[@johnnylunsford5668]

I'm from Monticello Kentucky

[@Wilsonwillfixit]

This one had a lot of jump scares 😂

[@larryjameson7240]

The locksmith can make a key a lot less that that.

[@futuretechnique7919]

what happen to the GEM my man ? sold it ? or another project "sometimes" ? :)

[@Fentertainment]

It will be on the channel hopefully this year. I still have it.

[@grandpaguitar910]

I CANNOT FIND NY OTHER VIDEOS ON THIS PROJECT,,,,,WHAT HAPPENED TO IT?

[@Fentertainment]

They didn’t happen yet. I hope to get to it this summer

[@willdodds3210]

Hoping to see it on 35's one day!

[@Fentertainment]

LOL!

[@puddintang8034]

I wanted a Gem but couldn’t afford any near me so I got a Lytong and got ripped off but oh well

[@davidwall6851]

I'm a locksmith use that code on the face of the lock to have a key cut by code!

[@Fentertainment]

I will look at the key code and let you know. I appreciate it.

[@coasttal123]

What happened to this cart?

[@Fentertainment]

I still have it, I need to work on it again or start a build with it or something.

[@johnnylunsford5668]

I'm looking for a golf cart around $20.00 or get rid of the way

[@RBallarddesigns]

Ah the poor Sun car! The Gem is cool. Charger should have been under the hood. I love those things. Do yourself a favor and just rip out all the wiring and start over. Make it simpler

[@RBallarddesigns]

I think the original charger was a Delta Q charger. Maybe was upgraded when the new motor was put in?

[@Fentertainment]

@@RBallarddesigns Im thinking so. Once I get brakes I will run it and see what it will do but so far without brakes i know it will run in the 30s.

[@wisdomspitter7688]

@@Fentertainment that’s an awesome project and a cool video. Inspiring

[@goldenlife9856]

​@Fentertainment With the suspension and brakes these things have, I would have this thing AC motor converted and flying in no time....When I looked at that Ford Think chasis, it looked wider, I saw 3 Falcons under the seat of one Big Battery did..... This is gonna be fun 🎉🥳🥳🥳

[@Sputz3]

The breaks just need to be bled. It’s been sitting for a while.

[@chevyman8578]

only i thing i know they were a dodge chrysler

[@Nobody_Important_Yea]

Did you run that meter over? 🤣

[@Fentertainment]

I think you were the first one to catch that! Hahahaha

[@btroehm]

@@Fentertainment Just watched this last night and I was so scared for that poor meter! I saw you hear it fall off but it didn't seem to register, you were too excited. then a few moments later you were hauling with no brakes right where it had to have landed. RIP Multimeter?

[@Fentertainment]

@@btroehm For a harbor freight meter its very rugged. It still works and I still have it. It was only $19 too.