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6 Dec 2003, 08:23 (Ref:805400)
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static shock
Does anyone know why I keep getting a static shock whenever I get out my car & touch the painted parts of the door. I consiously have to remember to keep clear of the door & only close it using the plastic handle.
A little while ago I got a thought into my head & wondered how my car knows the headlights are on when you open the door. I stupidly touched the bare metal door catch & got the biggest, sorest, loudest shock ever, accompanied by a crackling blue spark! Not recommended. I have carpet mats so maybe that is causing it, but I don't really like the rubber ones. |
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6 Dec 2003, 08:47 (Ref:805405)
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I only get static shock when I wear shoes that have nylon in them. I put my hand on the door catch before I start to get out so I don't get a zap.
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6 Dec 2003, 19:45 (Ref:805687)
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Get a fiberglass bodied car!!
I always get shocks from our only metal bodied car on dry days unless I remember to keep a finger on an earthed part of the car (the ignition lock works quite well) while I put my foot on the ground outside.... |
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6 Dec 2003, 21:16 (Ref:805722)
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It'll be to do with the shoes you are wearing. If you keep hold of the car as you get out, so you ground yourself before letting go you should avoid them.
I stupidly touched the bare metal door catch & got the biggest, sorest, loudest shock ever, accompanied by a crackling blue spark! Not recommended. I was mending the washing machine last week, standing in the water that it had just pumped out. I decided to tip it on its side but forgot to unplug it. I accidently touched the live conector and I was quite suprised that I only got a shock up my arm and am till around to tell the story. 
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7 Dec 2003, 12:43 (Ref:805978)
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My wife's car does this to me if I'm wearing Jeans. Curiously mine doesn't. Seat materials? Car earthing?
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