literally a shocker! (electrical)
12-02-06, 02:33 PM
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literally a shocker! (electrical)
something is definitely going on (electrically) in my FC...
i just wanted for you guys to know that EVERYTIME i step out of my car (after driving it) and make contact with the door (metal part) i get shocked!!
now, i just wanted to know, what would cause this?? and also, what would you recommend me to do??
i just wanted for you guys to know that EVERYTIME i step out of my car (after driving it) and make contact with the door (metal part) i get shocked!!
now, i just wanted to know, what would cause this?? and also, what would you recommend me to do??
12-02-06, 02:53 PM
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I'd hit it.
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Is it a real SHOCK or is it just like touching a doorknob after scooting accross carpet? I always get a little shock getting out of my car this time of the year when the air is dryer.
12-02-06, 03:19 PM
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lol make sure you dont get to close to the gas tank when you are filling up gas.. 
seend it happen the elctal shock from a person can start a fire when filling up gas
seend it happen the elctal shock from a person can start a fire when filling up gas
12-02-06, 03:24 PM
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I get shocked getting out mine sometimes.
Only way I have found to stop it is before getting out of the seat is to basically ground yourself. Touch the door or some part of the metal before getting out of the seat. Works for me.
Mike
Only way I have found to stop it is before getting out of the seat is to basically ground yourself. Touch the door or some part of the metal before getting out of the seat. Works for me.
Mike
12-02-06, 03:59 PM
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Yep, sounds like static electricity, which is routine when sitting in the seat and moving around. Also, colder weather causes more static buildup, too.
On a side note, my MX-3 actually has a thing on the door panel you touch to get rid of the static electricity.
On a side note, my MX-3 actually has a thing on the door panel you touch to get rid of the static electricity.
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12-02-06, 07:00 PM
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Listen to staticguitar..obviously he knows something about this sort of thing
Or you could just get some leather seats..I'm assuming you are getting charged by cloth seats..I never have had this problem
Upgrade to leaaaaaather
Or you could just get some leather seats..I'm assuming you are getting charged by cloth seats..I never have had this problem
Upgrade to leaaaaaather
12-02-06, 07:03 PM
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ROFL!
i don't know whether or not to take you guys seriously!
the filling up on gas part is interesting... i don't wanna blow up now!
well it's interesting to know that you guys experience the same issues, but why!? i mean, i've never experienced getting shocked in any other cars... why the FC??
i don't know whether or not to take you guys seriously!
the filling up on gas part is interesting... i don't wanna blow up now!
well it's interesting to know that you guys experience the same issues, but why!? i mean, i've never experienced getting shocked in any other cars... why the FC??
12-02-06, 10:37 PM
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i havnt noticed the shocks, but i rarely drive my seven during the winter
my moms jeep does it real bad
i think it depends on they seat material and whether or not you naturally touch metal when getting out of the car.
my moms jeep does it real bad
i think it depends on they seat material and whether or not you naturally touch metal when getting out of the car.
12-03-06, 12:28 AM
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Some cars just seem to be worse than others. My MX-3 shocks me basically every time I get out of it don't dischage on the door first, and my moms van was really bad too. ITs been so damn long since I've driven my 7 that I don't remember if it shocked me much or not 
12-03-06, 12:45 AM
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Originally Posted by inflatablepets
take a ground cable like the braided type, and bolt it to the chassis. Let the loose end drag on the ground.
12-03-06, 06:33 AM
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you should see what a jet does when it flys, it builds up huge amount of ESD. If you want to quit getting shocked, then ground yourself before getting out, like touching metal before you get out. Also rubber wouldnt ground, the metal cable dragging would work the best, but you would spark and someone would say you have something dragging.
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