Static Shock
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Static Shock
Just wondering, almost every time I get out of my truck and touch the door to close it, I get zapped big time...
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
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Originally Posted by sand dollar
Just wondering, almost every time I get out of my truck and touch the door to close it, I get zapped big time...
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
I thought I was the only one with that problem, and because our average humidity is 18% then that would explain it. Now with some one in Virginia, lots of moisture, I am wondering.
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Originally Posted by sand dollar
Just wondering, almost every time I get out of my truck and touch the door to close it, I get zapped big time...
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
I have not notice this on any of my past cars....I remember ground strips from the 60's, is this a solution? or, is there something else?
I used to have to carry a can of laundry "anti static" spray and give the seats an "ocasional shot" in most of the static months.. REALLY helped..I can beat my knuckles bloody, but hate to get shocked!!!!
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I just logged on to ask the same question. It seels lije the shocks are getting stronger. We need a fix soon or one day I'm going to get zapped so bad I'll be knocked to the ground.
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I blow a spark that will ultimately get me on the 6pm news. If at a gas station, I am going to blow my butt into the next zip code. The problem is I do that with any car any time, it is not specific to my Ford truck.
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ESD (ElectroStatic Discharge) is very damaging to electronics as well as uncomfortable to the CBU (Carbon Base Unit=mammal). It is caused by your clothing rubbing on the upholstery. If you are wearing a synthetic material jacket, shirt, sweater, etc., as you slide in and out of the vehicle, you become charged. You probably have rubber soled shoes and rubber floor mats, the charge has no where to go except to the path of least resistance like your fingers and the metal parts of the truck. Hayapower has a good suggestion with the laundry anti-static spray.
I wouldn't worry about the PCM unless you are disassembling it.
I wouldn't worry about the PCM unless you are disassembling it.
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Originally Posted by Tim Lamkin
I blow a spark that will ultimately get me on the 6pm news. If at a gas station, I am going to blow my butt into the next zip code. The problem is I do that with any car any time, it is not specific to my Ford truck.
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Here is a little secret to get around the shock. Hold onto a metal part of the truck (the outside of the door works) before putting your foot on the ground after your foot reaches the ground release the metal. This causes the spark to jump from your shoe to the ground instead of your finger to the door. Another safety tip (before fueling) take the fuel nozzle in one hand before placing it into the tank touch the vehicle with the other hand this grounds you the vehicle, and the nozzle. It causes the spark to jump from you to the truck insted of the fuel nozzle to the truck. Dont have a cell phone on or around you when fueling they produce bigtime static when the ring. hope this info is helpful Jerry United States Army Aviation Safety.
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Originally Posted by $trokin60
Here is a little secret to get around the shock. Hold onto a metal part of the truck (the outside of the door works) before putting your foot on the ground after your foot reaches the ground release the metal. This causes the spark to jump from your shoe to the ground instead of your finger to the door. Another safety tip (before fueling) take the fuel nozzle in one hand before placing it into the tank touch the vehicle with the other hand this grounds you the vehicle, and the nozzle. It causes the spark to jump from you to the truck insted of the fuel nozzle to the truck. Dont have a cell phone on or around you when fueling they produce bigtime static when the ring. hope this info is helpful Jerry United States Army Aviation Safety.
Good point , I NEVER have my cell phone around, I am even worried it is with in 20 miles.................me and my shock and all
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I have a solution to the static shock thing. I have to wear ESD boots (electro static dissappating) for work and I never have a problem with getting static shocks when I have them on. I found out that it works great at home in the winter time. If the old lady is acting up and she's been walking around on the carpet I just have to go up and touch her and she gets a real good jolt while I'm oblivious to it (as long as I have my ESD boots on). Its kinda like when you grab some ones hand and then grab an electric fence. Oh what fun you can have with electricity!!