2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Static electricity is shocking

[rujpn2]

I seem to be have a probvlem with static electricity when getting out of my truck. It is a '02 2500. It just got cold (low 30s) this week and I have noticed (rather shockingly if I must say) that when exiting my truck I am getting shocked whenever I touch metal, while standing on the ground. Specifically I reach to close the door and I get shocked when touching the metal. I am sure it is cold weather related, though I did not experience it last year. I am open to suggestions.



Or is my truck telling me it wants some love and attention and I need to start bombing it. (please somebody tell me this so I can "justify" some of the bombs I want to do.



TIA

 

[wyosteve]

Don't know if this would work for you, but since I'm left handed, as I get out of the truck, I put my keys in my left hand (because I'm going to put them in my left pocket) and hold the ignition key by the plastic part then touch the door frame with the metal part of the key. Gives a great spark, but my hand is insulated by the plastic. I can then close the door without being electrified.

 

[snowracer69]

It's not the cold, it's your seat!!!



When you "slide" out of the seat, you're building up that charge and then when you touch anything conductive, it'll give you a shock. I get it every time I get out of my truck, as do my passengers.



The only solution I've heard of is to get seat covers that won't do it, but I'm cheap so I'll live with it.



Josh

 

[kiwi bird]

Gets me too, I use the key trick or backhand the door lightly with my fingernails.



If it really bothers you get some anti-staic spray from Radio Shack and spray your seat and carpets regularly.

 

[rujpn2]

Thanks. I had a job dealing with shrink wrapped pallets that would create so much static electricity that it would cause a blue arc to apper as you got close to anything metal.

 

[Chief USA]

Very simple solution

ALWAYS keep your left finger on the door latch on the rear driver's side door as you slide across the seat to get out, you will generate a static charge. If you keep your finger on the door latch, the charge is dissipated as it builds up and you don't get zapped. When you are out of the truck and standing on the ground you can let go and the static charge is "even Steven" . Works everytime!

 

[illflem]

My trick is to the touch my pant leg to the running board as my foot hits the ground, can't feel it though the pants.

 

[Deezul1]

Low humidity is usually the conditions for static to build up whether its hot or cold. Touching something metal on the truck before and as you start the slide will bleed off the electricity as its generated

 

[Michael Hughes]

I do the same as rfrazier. I don't even think about it anymore, I just do it all the time.

 

[gitchesum]

I normally get a little buzz when I get out of my truck. However, the other day me and my wife were getting out of the truck when I hearZZAAAAPPP and a holler. I mean I heard it hit her loud and clear from the other side of the truck and all I could think was "Dang , that had to hurt". It hurt all right. I hear about it everytime she gets out now.

Maybe I can get a new truck with leather if I tell her it stops the zapping. I'll give it a shot anyway.

 

[MDW]

Gitch: Your "AntistaticDezapulizer" is broken you need a new truck, preferably a one thats rattles this time

 

[Mr. C]

This works every time------- Let the wife get out first

Mike

 

[HEMI®Dart]

Originally posted by rujpn2

Thanks. I had a job dealing with shrink wrapped pallets that would create so much static electricity that it would cause a blue arc to appear as you got close to anything metal.

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:-laf

 

[turbo torque]

Don't think the leather will make any difference. Cause I have it and sometimes I get a pretty good snap.

 

[Hohn]

Humidity plays a big role and that's why you notice it more in cold weather-- drier air then.



Be careful not to do what I do-- reach in a use the power lock button to lock the doors after you get out-- ZAP!!





I just touch the metal with the back of my hand... . All the little hairs make sure there are a bunch of tiny shocks instead of one big one.



I use the back-of-my-hand method around the house too. It's so dry here that you can really get zapped just from walking in the house.



Justin

 

[JHerrlich]

When I was in Japan, during the winter, I couldn't go more than 5 minutes without making a good quarter inch arc to anything metal or human that I touched. I used to run around shocking everybody. It was my only entertainment when working nights.

 

[esdd]

Pick up a can of anti-static spray at the grocery, usually with the spray starch/laundry detergent, and hose the seats, carpet, floormats, and anything else but the gauge lens and the windshield. I did mine 2 years ago and still no static. Cheap fix for potentially dangerous problem.