I thought maybe my seatcovers caused this but after removing them it still did the same thing. Everyone that gets in my car and gets out and go to close the door gets a shock.
2007-04-16 14:47:55 · 8 answers · asked by j4joey89803 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
YOUR NOT WORTHY
2007-04-16 14:56:13 · answer #1 · answered by jim m 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem on one of my cars...felt like a cattle prod. I just took an old leather belt and wrapped it a couple times around the rear axle so just enough was hanging down to touch the ground. This will drain off any static electricity in the car. Learned that one from my grandpa. I've also heard if you spray down the seats with laundry fabric conditioner it will minimize the effects.
Paul
2007-04-16 22:20:15 · answer #2 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some times the tires will make a difference, or the clothes that you wear. Some people put those rubber ground straps on the car and let them hit the ground to reduce the static electricity. Good luck
2007-04-16 22:09:36 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is likely a body ground problem. I would suggest going to a pet store or an automotive parts store and try to get static straps. They bolt to the underside of the car and drag the ground eliminating static electricity.
2007-04-16 22:03:03 · answer #4 · answered by mathma2 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This is strictly related to low humidity and the way static electricity is generated. Hold onto a metal part of the car while you slide out of the seat....this should cure the problem.
2007-04-16 21:54:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Open the door, grab the top of the door makign sure you have metal in hand, THEN put your foot on teh ground. I'm told this will ground it and you wotn get shocked. I tend to bnuild a lot of static electricity myself but have not tried this yet-I keep forgetting lol
2007-04-16 21:51:27 · answer #6 · answered by Betsy 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The car doesn't, you do. Sliding across the seats builds up a charge in you which is discharged into the car as you reach for the door. To avoid this sudden discharge, hold on to the door as you get out.
2007-04-16 21:52:10 · answer #7 · answered by oklatom 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This has bothered me for a long time .I am a car owner for a long time and the best i can tell you is ,wear shoes with a leathersole
2007-04-16 21:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by Maka 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋