Static electricity in dry areas

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Nov 22, 2009 | 12:37 PM

ScionZona

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Static electricity in dry areas

My 06 is shocking me everytime I exit the car in the Phoenix area during the dry season only. I think it is caused by the seats. Any ideas on eliminating this painful problem?

Nov 22, 2009 | 01:22 PM

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maybe changing seats? i get shocked very often too.. I usually tap on a metallic area of the car first before doing anything, but sometimes that slight tapping will cause shocks too

Nov 22, 2009 | 01:40 PM

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Haha that happens to me too!! I do the tapping too cuz i know im about to get shocked.

Nov 22, 2009 | 02:30 PM

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its normal to get shocked getting out of your car...

get a wrist grounding strap that'll take care of it

Nov 22, 2009 | 03:11 PM

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Same here. I've been getting shocked by it for 5 years now...Im sort of use to it now.

Nov 22, 2009 | 03:36 PM

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ahhhh...i love leather seats...but yeah, touch something on the car while getting out to ground yourself while getting out of the car.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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On Car Talk they suggest holding onto a penny as you exit the car.

Nov 23, 2009 | 11:24 AM

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On Car Talk they suggest holding on to a penny as you exit the car.

Nov 24, 2009 | 04:23 AM

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I used to get shocked all the time in my '04 xB until I purchased a 'pleather' seat cover from Walmart and haven't got shocked since. I'd suggest this option.

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maybe changing seats? i get shocked very often too.. I usually tap on a metallic area of the car first before doing anything, but sometimes that slight tapping will cause shocks too