GEM e825 year 2000 BDI display and main contactor not coming on

[Mikey Sklar]

Myself and four of my neighbors all have GEM e825's year 2000. One of
the fleet stopped working recently. I am see two odd pieces behaviors
that I thought someone else on the list might recognize.

When we turn the key:

...and drop the emergency break the vehicles main contact does not
make the loud "click" sound.

..the BDI display does not illuminate at all.

Any thoughts? I went through the manual and did all the voltage
testing that was recommended. I am getting ~75V from the main
contactor and controller. The charger still works fine and I am
unplugging the vehicle before attempting a key on.

-Mikey
http://blog.holyscraphotsprings.com

[Techie]

Hi,
I have a e825 2001 which did the same thing. I spent about two hours
on the phone with the factory techs diagnosing the problem.
Unfortunately, it was that the Motor Controller unit was shot, and
getting a new one cost me close to a grand with tax and shipping. GEM
and GE evidently have no "exchange" program, which really sucks. The
GEM techs are great, and I would suggest calling them to confirm that
is what is wrong before ordering a replacement. Also, get the MSRP on
the part from them (I think it is $925), because some dealers mark up
their parts, even though they do not stock them and just have them
drop shipped from the factory to you.
Removal/installation is not too bad if you take out the #6 battery
from the front. I did it without doing that and it was kind of a
bitch.
Mine quit on me a mile+ from the house, and I towed it home. The
manual "does not recommend" towing, but never tells you to flip the
disconnect switch OFF before towing. Failing to do so really stresses
the controller and motor. I wrote them suggesting strongly that the
manual be changed to say this!
Mike

[greg borzilleri]

Hit me up for controller replacements. I may be able to help.

Greg

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Greg Borzilleri
GE Cruisers/Mirror Lake Boat Rental
1 Main St./213 6th St.
Lake Placid, NY 12946/Miami Beach, FL 33139
518.524.7890
www.gecruisers.com

[chan...@msn.com]

We have rebuilding the controllers for 5 years -24 error no problem,
Check the Microswitch on the E-Brake Handle,have you had the recall
done on the DC to Dc Converter yet?

[greg borzilleri]

Hey Mike

Just got your buddy's controller sent back to him repaired. I need to
give him a call or email and dont have his info with me. Any chance
you can give it to me or ask him to call?

Thanks,

Greg
518-524-7890

On Sun, Mar 22, 2009 at 5:40 PM, Techie <rosen...@gmail.com> wrote:
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