Get zapped when getting out of car

[trailblazr81]

OK I figured out that this started happening after I did the Diablosport Predator tune. When I drive somewhere, turn off the motor and get out of the car, I close the door and I get zapped/electrocuted. Anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?
crapola

 

[BurningRubber]

Be careful as hell when your getting gas... Make sure you wont zap yourself while your fueling up.. Or bye bye Stang..

Might just be cold weather, I know it happens if im wearing a jacket and it builds static on the seat, touch the door and get some static shock. Too bad its in my Jeep and not a Mustang though..

 

['13_ImpactBlue_GT]

Whats the weather like where you are at? If its cold and dry (no humidity) that would explain the ESD (Electro Static Discharge).

 

[tomustang]

That use to happen to me alot

 

[Crzyhrse]

The Predator noticed you need some spark advance also.

 

[wilsonc2222]

OK I figured out that this started happening after I did the Diablosport Predator tune. When I drive somewhere, turn off the motor and get out of the car, I close the door and I get zapped/electrocuted. Anyone else have this problem?? What can I do?
crapola

I HEARD A LADY ON A TALK SHOW THIS MORNING SAY TO RUB
THE SEATS WITH A FABRIC SOFTENER SHEET.

 

[tomustang]

I HEARD A LADY ON A TALK SHOW THIS MORNING SAY TO RUB
THE SEATS WITH A FABRIC SOFTENER SHEET.

OH REALLY? WHAT SHOW WAS lT ON?

 

[Kilgore Trout]

I hate getting static shocks from the car.

The traditional method of correcting this is to hang a ground strap down from the chassis to the ground.

I AM NOT SURE ABOUT THE FABRIC SOFTENER SHEETS...

And yes, this can cause big problems when getting gas. Never get back in your car while fueling no matter how cold it is...

 

[mrvax]

I get shocked all the time. The weather gets cold, there is no humidity and WHAM! It's annoying as hell. If necessary, get out of your car before any gas is pumped, touch your door handle to discharge the ESD and then pump your gas.

 

[bridge4d]

Yup, discharge at the pump and stay away from corduroy pants...zip, zip, zip, BANG!

 

[Orions98GT]

I hate getting shocked amnit:

 

[Gearbanger 101]

The traditional method of correcting this is to hang a ground strap down from the chassis to the ground.

Yep, this is the method I've always used. Head to your local Canadian Tire (or Pep Boys for you guys down South) and buy a set of the grounding straps. They're cheap. I just tied mine off to center the chassis someplace where it was in contact with the shell of the body and let the other end drag along the ground to ground it out and I've been shock free all season. Now.....I guess we'll see how well it works now that there is snow in the ground.

I won't know until I get my Explorer back from the body shop.


......did I mention I lost it at an icy intersection last week and did $7,000.00 damage to it.

 

[propellerhead]

Dryer sheets work. If not, you can use liquid fabric softener. Dilute it with water in a spray bottle. Spray it on your carpets and seats. I do this every winter when it gets dry outside.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

Dryer sheets work. If not, you can use liquid fabric softener. Dilute it with water in a spray bottle. Spray it on your carpets and seats. I do this every winter when it gets dry outside.

....and I'd imagine you get to smell April fresh at the same time? How does that mix with the fast food smell that your car normally has?

 

[trailblazr81]

Kinda interesting now that we're all talking about fabric softener n such on our moded Pony's. Thanks for the advise and good humor.

 

[triggz]

Reason #823498 I hate winter. I hate getting shocked so bad. I always flick the door handles going into any store or getting out of the car before i grab them because i know im going to get shocked.

So, gearbanger, do the grounding straps really work? Where all are they attached at? I got a lot of extra wire laying around, I might have to fabricate something.

 

[Gearbanger 101]

So, gearbanger, do the grounding straps really work? Where all are they attached at? I got a lot of extra wire laying around, I might have to fabricate something.

It's worked for me in the past, but I have to admit I've only used them with one vehicle years ago and got a lot of flack from my friends for doing so and stopped. A lot of people attatch them to their back bumper, but they look kinda busy there. Some will move them in a little further, or to the rear axle but then people think that something broke and is dragging underneath and are always trying to flag you down.

I'd just try to attach them centrally someplace underneath on the body, where they won't be isolated with rubber bushings (ex suspension components) .

The straps aren't made of wire though. They're like a plastic/rubber/nylon material. I'm not 100% sure what it is, to tell you the truth. I guess the wire could work, but I'm guessing for durability sake, it would eventually rust or wear all and eventually fall off.

 

[02_TruBlu]

Just grab any metal part of the door or car before you step out and while you are getting out, this should ground you well enough so you don't get shocked. Works for me.