Why do I develop charge on my body while driving my car ?

Question

I am maintaining this car since 2004. After driving if I open the driver's door or the off side door I often experience electrical
shock. On 18 Apr 07 I experienced a very high voltage shock accompanied with sound which is obseved when a charge passes from one body to another. I am a heart patient & yesterday the shock was received on my left thumb & index finger as I was occupying front off seat. I remained uncomfortable for almost half an hour or so. The car has has undergone timely servicing. The same has not been reported by any other members of the family, even if they are accompanying me.

Answer 1

Stop wearing synthetic clothes, fur and wool.

Answer 2

The effect is due to static electricity and is caused by friction between your clothes and the seat.

This is what you should do when getting out.

1) Open the door.
2) Before moving, put one hand on some bare metal, usually the door catch on the body will do.
3) While holding the metal, swing out of the car and stand up.
4) Then you can stop touching the metal. You won't get a shock.

This works because you discharge the static electricity before it gets a chance to build up.

Answer 3

It seems every car has the same problem to a certain extant depending on how you enter and exit the vehicle, material or fabric on the seats and type of clothes you wear. Try spraying a fabric softener on the seats to reduce static electricity, when you exit the vehicle grab a metal part of the car first, open the door and put a foot on the ground to drain off any static and lastly, try having a ground strap or leather belt attached to the axle or body just long enough to let it drape on the ground...this might help with any static charge also.

Answer 4

sounds like you have a positive wire touching your frame, or your body of the car... or possibly your steering wheel... have your local mechanic check your wiring.