I've notice it's happening more and more lately and it is quite annoying. At first it only happened during the winter, but this summer it happened all summer. Now I try closing the car door with my feet or butt instead of my hands. Is there anything I can do to prevent the shocking?
2006-10-15 01:29:53 · 8 answers · asked by aplusjimages 4 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
i had that problem years ago with a Saab I had. Put a grounding strap on the rear frame that drags on the ground...check Autozone or some such, or you can make one.
2006-10-15 01:38:04 · answer #1 · answered by David B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Shocking indeed stay in the car never get out or. Remove those synthetic or real sheep skin seat covers touch metal before you step out and as you get out. Static build up can kill electronic parts. There is some products with static guard spray onto the drivers seat and carpeting under drivers seat. Some time a little moisture is all that car needs to be less shocking. A customer took a 350Z nissan to me and the sheepskin seat covers really built up a charge 1 inch spark ZAP! BAM! OUCH! the spark killed a Body Control Module
2006-10-15 01:43:14 · answer #2 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This generally happens when the air is dry and the static charge gets grounded through your body when you touch the car, while getting in.
The best and easy thing is to get an rubber strap ( this is available in the auto shops), you tie this under the car so that it touches the ground when the car is running.
This will ground the charge and you would not get the shocks.
2006-10-15 01:40:39 · answer #3 · answered by Best Answer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
try buying a static strip this can help. it attaches to the back of your car usually where the bumper is bolted on. make sure its in contact with the metal body of the car when bolting on. another idea is to get your brakes looked at i know it sounds strange but it happened to me and i guess there was some static build up cause my pads were low. good luck
2006-10-15 01:42:12 · answer #4 · answered by mark o 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thats a bummer and a static electrical shock is about 25000 volts but no amps. Check out this web page for solutions.http://www.static-sol.com/articles/static_shocks.htm
2006-10-15 01:42:00 · answer #5 · answered by Captleemo 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
hi, i'm from Mexico...enable me attempt to furnish you a tip that has labored high-quality for me....on condition that I had the comparable challenge as you. in the beginning up i did no longer have self assurance it, yet i attempted it and it labored: next time you step out of your automobile, do it slowly, putting your left foot on your floor and such as your left hand touch the actual of the automobile. i've got been instructed that this way, any static electrical energy gathered on your physique (usually coming from rubbing your outfits against the fabric on the seats), will deplete as you "make floor" via doing what I instructed you above....attempt this and want it quite works for you.
2016-10-19 10:32:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get that anti-static cling spray and spray down your cars upholstery and rugs.
2006-10-15 01:36:51 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.mgchemicals.com/products/4200.html
2006-10-15 01:38:46 · answer #8 · answered by Mr. Peachy® 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋