would discharging a stun gun on to a cars metal parts cause harm to the electronics of that vehicle?

Question

would a 100,000 + volt stun gun fry the onboard engine management microprocessors when triggered to a vehicles' ground,i.e.:frame,body panels,door handles,etc. ???

Answer 1

It shouldn't do anything. Every electronic component uses the frame/body etc. as a local ground (reference). With proper connections in the car everything should move to the same voltage with no damage done. Plus as the charge spreads across the huge car frame, you shouldn't see the very high voltage on the car.

Answer 2

Depends on the car, if the wires come into contact with anything that would carry the charge, then most definately, most modern cars have circuits inclosed, so it wouldnt be a problem, but the electrical current could disrupt such things as the controls if they are on, just because of the sheer magnetic and electrical power around and through the car. Maybe you will have to try itout and find out? haha, have fun, let me know how it turns out, all i've done so far is react thermite with my cars engine, the results were lively to say the least!, anyway taleyhoo