Shock when I get out of my Truck?

Question

Each time I get out of my truck I get a shock when I close the door or touch any part of the metal. Any one know why?

Answer 1

When you slide off your seat, you're developing a static electric charge, which discharges when you touch the door or any metal part. It is felt as a shock.

To avoid this, touch the metal frame *before* you slide off the seat, and the charge will transfer to the truck (without a shock) while it builds from your sliding.

If you're wearing gloves, you may still feel the shock of the discharge, as the glove separates you from the truck. If the charge is large enough, it will pass through the glove fabric as a shock.

Answer 2

It's winter. The air is dry, and your jeans rubbing against the interior is creating static. that is fine if you stay inside the vehicle, but once you touch the ground, your voltage potential changes, but the cars doesn't. then you get shocked when you touch the car again.

Not much you can do about it. Just make sure you're touching metal when you step out of the car. It should help you not get shocked. I used to have the same problem with a Ford Ranger I used to own.

Answer 3

Use a little static guard on the seats. Also when you are at a gas station make sure you touch metal before handling the gas pump hose. Don't get back into the truck while the gas is pumping without touching metal before touching the hose.