Why is it that every time i close my car door i get an electric shook when i touch the door?
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Why is it that every time i close my car door i get an electric shook when i touch the door?
 
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N1 GTR
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It has to do with your climate. I was living in Las Vegas for 6 months, and in all those months my car would always shock** me due to the dry weather. Then, I moved back to Miami, and my car never shocks me anymore [no matter how much I rub on the seat]--humid, tropical climate.
**I was also getting shocks in grocery stores-- with the shopping carts. |
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Skyhawk
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During the winter months when the air is dry, static electricity is more abundant.
When you exit the car, the friction created by your backside sliding across the seat creates an electrical charge which is then discharged by the metal door.
No prob 'my2boys' :) |
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duster
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static electricity dude |
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Fireman "T"
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I get the same thing. To stop it...Put your hand on the door BEFORE you get out and it wont happen. You create static electricity as you slide across the seat getting out. It's annoying huh? |
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The Syko Ward
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Could be static or it could be something in your car is not grounded correctly.
The Syko Ward |
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cajunrescuemedic
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I agree with the others, static electricity. Usually this will happen when you get out of the car, caused by your pants rubbing on the cloth seats. So get a vinyl seatcover for your seat, and it'll solve that. I had that problem too......sometime when I'd touch the door of my blazer, you could see the spark jump. This solved it for me. Best of luck to you. |
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my2boys
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av8r had the perfect answer. I am so sorry I hit the wrong rating button. Here is his answer:
During the winter months when the air is dry, static electricity is more abundant.
When you exit the car, the friction created by your backside sliding across the seat creates an electrical charge which is then discharged by the metal door
Sorry av8r! |
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denbobway
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Cuz you're wearing a nylon jacket |
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