I get a shock to my hand when I close the car door after a drive. Why?
2007-03-14 01:22:26 · 8 answers · asked by PURUSHOTHAM K 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Build-up of static electricity from rubbber tires on the road.
2007-03-14 01:25:30 · answer #1 · answered by JeffyB 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From moving around in the seat. The best way to stop getting shocked, (it works for me), is to hold onto a key and touch the door or something else metal. This trick works to stop you from getting shocked all over the place. If you know you have on a piece of clothing that will build up a static charge when you remove it, keep your keys in hand to stop it!
2007-03-14 02:54:35 · answer #2 · answered by layajean 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like everyone said, static electricity... which is caused by friction when you exit the vehicle. I figure you post this because you want to know of a way to prevent this. When getting out of the vehicle, keep in contact with the door frame (chassis). This will ground the static and you won't get zapped.
2007-03-14 01:37:31 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
static electricity - from rubbing across your seat as you exit. try holding onto a metal part of the car before putting your foot on the ground to discharge without being zapped. (especially when you're at the gas station about to fill up your tank - always discharge)
2007-03-14 01:27:18 · answer #4 · answered by minstrelboy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
feels like static electrical energy to me. this might especially cases ensue once you progression around interior the motor vehicle on a similar time as driving.( Rubbing your lower back on the seat, or sliding your ft on the floor ). They make a sprig you will get at maximum places that gets rid of static from motor vehicle indoors. you will possibly be able to desire to objective that, yet i might even have the wiring checked to be risk-free.might desire to be an uncovered cord too.
2016-10-18 08:42:17 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check your wiring to elctric windows,mirror,etc . sounds like you may have a bare wire touching the door at the hinges, usually wear thin, from opening and closing. good luck
2007-03-14 01:29:58 · answer #6 · answered by deer hunter 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some times a nylon wind breaker will really charge up when sliding over cloth seats. I have seen 1/2 inch sparks. Please be careful when refueling.
2007-03-14 01:31:27 · answer #7 · answered by John Paul 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You create Staic as you "slid" or "rub" on and off your car seat... this is why almost eveyone gets this "shock" more in the winter time i think...
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2007-03-14 01:26:46 · answer #8 · answered by "/ J()€ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋