So lately I have been getting shocked when i get in and out of my box....... and i am kinda puzzled on what that would be.

Does anyone else have this problem or know what to do about it or is it just me?

I have been meaning to come on here and ask but would always forget.

Hope someone has an answer......

 

seen this post alot..

search the tech section and make yourself a diy ground wire kit should take care of it

 

k sweet i looked around but didn't find really anything. but then again i am not the best when it comes to searching forums.

 

The DIY Grounding Kit is here...

https://www.scionlife.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=29261

Hope this helps,

MR LUV

 

It probably won't. I get shocked getting out of mine all the time, and I've had a GW kit for a year.
I either deal with it it, or try to grab the door frame before getting out. It's sliding out of the seat that builds up the charge. Maybe some anti-static spray on the upholstery would help more.

 

my solution is leather seats.

 

I always try and push the door shut using the window to avoid the zap.

 

The Strange Thing is I've Never been shock.
I don't currently have or use a GW Kit. Other than to
show off, I can't say that I need one.
I get in and out of my Box and use the Hatch All Day Long
because it is used as a Service Vehicle and I drive 40k a year.

No shock, no zap, not even slight static.
Stock seats and Interior.
Go Figure

MR LUV

 

ok well if you wash ur car alot its probably that...i get shocked after i use sertain crap on my car and i work at a dealership as a porter so it happens all the time....At least thats what everyone i work tells me. But when my car get dirty it stops so im prettty sure thats what it could be....but like i said if you dont wash ur car as much than i dunno hahaha

 

+1 to MR LUV for posting that ground wire thread. It helped even out the throttle spike when idling at a stop, and slightly improved the brightness in my headlights. It might be psycho semantic, but I could swear the stock stereo system got better sound as well. After installing this grounding kit I didn't get another shock :D

When I get a new (used, but new to me) xB this is the first mod I'm doing :D

 

its for more than just show for sure i was suprised at how much better the car idled also much more responsive

 

Stop wearing those swishy nylon track suits... that oughta do it.

 

I like getting shocked..looks really cool at night as well

 

To Reduce Static Shock...


As a Engineer, I feel we can

Reduce the Problem by Just ADDING

More Ground Wires to your kit

like so:

 

where can i order that kit?

 

wow so many ideas, i do like to wash my car..... living in this desert i wake up with a nice little layer every morning. i will look into that DIY ground kit, just have to find some time.

 

So many wires but so little time.

 

I went with Wet Okole's neoprene seat covers for looks, but they seem to do a fine job of keeping me from getting shocked as well.

Mr_Luv, engimineers unite! Before I got the covers I was seriously considering adding a banana jack to the dash and wearing my wrist ground strap home.

 

Now that I think about it, I can't say I've gotten shocked at all since installing the grounding kit.

 

Install a car ground strap http://www.mizter.com