Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
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For some reason lately I've got an electric shock every time I touch my car after driving it - I've had the occasional ones before but now its like every time! 
It's hurting - anyone know whats up?
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IntaCepta
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Mill Hill East, Greater London
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same as,
was doing my mates ICE on saturday, kept getting sharp loud shocks!
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Paul_J
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Registered: 6th Jun 02
Location: London
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yeh I reset my ecu only a couple of days ago (didn't notice the shocks really before) - maybe its the way I've reconnected it or something.
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Siberia
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Registered: 9th Oct 03
Location: Leprechaun Land Drives : Zafira GSI
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i get this aswell every time i get out and put my hand on the door to close it
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Demo
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Registered: 27th Sep 01
Location: south wales Drives: astra sri ecoflex
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might be something to do with atmospheric conditions. used to get it round here quite often. not so much in the winter but more in the summer when its very dry and humid
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Predator Corsa
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Registered: 29th Sep 03
Location: Kent
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I get static shock at work, they hurt
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Siberia
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quote:
Originally posted by Drive Fast Live Young
I get static shock at work, they hurt
at work i just get zapped but 48V DC pulling 1 amp all the bloody time
make yer hair stand up
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broster
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Registered: 6th Dec 02
Location: Drives: E39
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it to do with the weather etc, hold the door metal before u put ur feet on the floor, will stop the shocks!
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jonathanbrook
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Registered: 28th Dec 03
Location: Huddersfield / Nottingham
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Think demo is right - it happens when its drier and more humid. But also more when your car is a little dirty and has a film of grime on it. This roughness compared to clean paint means theres a build up of static as the air rushes past your car when you're moving. I think!
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MikeH
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Registered: 3rd Apr 03
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ITs just a static electric shock, the only way round it is to ground you and the car.
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TOMAS
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Registered: 7th Aug 02
Location: Nottinghamshire
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anyone ever seen them things that drag under the car at the back, like rubber sticks? Well they are to stop static shocks by earthing the car, who'd fit one of those though
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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They dont work though apparently. U get a shock near enough every time you get out of a car thats had the air con on and it fcuking wrecks!
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MikeH
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Registered: 3rd Apr 03
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You'll probably find the rubber fan belts are charging the car up a bit like a van de graffe generator!
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KennyT
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Registered: 4th Aug 03
Location: Kirkcaldy,Fife,Scotland
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i always get shocks too, was gona post something but thought people would think i'm weird!, Glad i'm not the only one!
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OpelCorsaC
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Registered: 30th Mar 04
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The same happens to me with my brand new Corsa C and I haven't touched or modified anything on it. It is something that got to do with clothes and weather. I thought (when I had my old Corsa B) that it was because of the alarm system, but not.
As funny as it seems, when I use jeans, snickers a a cotton t-shirt/shirt, this does not happen. It has never happened either in the night, just during the day (when is hot/humid or dusty). Weird huh? 
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myke
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Registered: 7th Feb 01
Location: High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire
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close the door with the glass or the plastic handle.
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DezSRi
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Registered: 12th Apr 04
Location: Carlise
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i used to get light static shocks off every car i touched.....but once i earthed my sound system to the bodywork the shocks have got alot stronger on my car! i mean, these shocks make you jump a mile! also give a small bluish flash sometimes! grr hehe
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mwg
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Registered: 19th Feb 04
Location: South Lakes
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quote:
Originally posted by myke
close the door with the glass or the plastic handle.
that dont work cos when I put the key in to lock it I still get a shock somehow!
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IntaCepta
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Registered: 25th Mar 02
Location: Mill Hill East, Greater London
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if u got passengers make sure they get out first
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