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GEM Service Manual November 2007
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
The purpose of this section is to aid in the isolation
of problems with the drive system and power
system. The primary means of troubleshooting the
drive and power system is via error codes
displayed on the LCD display (see figure 5, item
3). If system problems cannot be isolated by use of
error codes, refer to the Drive and Power System
Troubleshooting Charts in this section.
WARNING: WHENEVER POSSIBLE, SERVICE
THE VEHICLE WITH THE MASTER
DISCONNECT SWITCH TURNED OFF. IF THE
MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH IS ON, TO
MEASURE VOLTAGE, USE EXTREME
CAUTION. DANGEROUS VOLTAGE IS
PRESENT. REMOVE ALL JEWELRY SUCH AS
RINGS, WATCHES, OR NECKLACES THAT
COULD CONTACT ELECTRICAL
CONNECTIONS AND CONDUCT ELECTRICITY.
SEVERE INJURY, BURNS, OR EVEN DEATH
COULD OCCUR IF CAUTION IS NOT USED.
NOTE: The information provided in this section
is a guide only. There are numerous variations
in the skill level of personnel that service this
vehicle. This manual cannot possibly
accommodate all skill levels and provide advice
for each. A basic understanding of electronics
and troubleshooting techniques is required.