Seats electric shock when closing the door - Page 2

Maldax · 15th August 2006, 21:37

Before getting out of the car you should life both feet off the floor and lick your fingers!!!

Won't make any difference but would be fun to see

bibster80 · 15th August 2006, 23:11

I first experienced this on a 1989 Nissan micra, then a 2001 Civic, a 2005 FR-V and my civic.... see the pattern forming? I don't know why but i seem to get shocks from every Japanese car i've had, the european ones i've had have not tried to defibrilate me upon leaving the car, don't know why this should be?!!?

Jazz · 16th August 2006, 16:26

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Originally Posted by richierich

I also get them, but they seem to affect Mrs RichieRich more than me, which is great to watch. One solution I was told is to make sure you are touching the body work before you put a foot on the groud. I was also thinking if getting a lightning conductor finished, but I think they look awful , do you think you could fit one from the chassis, right under the car somewhere?

so strange... cause between me and my husband, i get all the jolts and it hardly affects him. Bummer !!!

Pottsy · 16th August 2006, 18:22

Jazz, I think it might be to do with the amount of man made fibre in your skirt or trousers.... Does the old boy just wear jeans by any chance? You can test this theory by getting in and out of the car whilst naked. I shall give this a go and report back.

allan40alt · 16th August 2006, 18:36

Pottsy, will you be posting photos?

ps. I only want to know so I can skip them.

Pottsy · 16th August 2006, 18:44

I was thinking of getting Jayne as the tester...

allan40alt · 16th August 2006, 18:48

hmmmm...I may have been a bit hasty saying I'll skip the photos.

Jazz · 16th August 2006, 19:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

Jazz, I think it might be to do with the amount of man made fibre in your skirt or trousers.... Does the old boy just wear jeans by any chance? You can test this theory by getting in and out of the car whilst naked. I shall give this a go and report back.

I am aware that wearing polyester clothing can increase the chance of being zapped.For those who are prone to get zapped due to clothing, you can get anti static spray to help reduce static electricity on clothes and fabric.

Pottsy - Do let us know the outcome of your theory

WoolyCiv · 16th August 2006, 22:58

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Originally Posted by nakedlau

Have sprayed my interior fabric all over with Scotch Guard, it repels water so maybe that's causing the static? Don't wanna get my grubby handprints all over my window so I guess the only thing is touching the door frame before stepping out - may take a bit of practice :S

Nah mines scotch guarded and never had a shock - well not of the electric kind

civicg · 18th August 2006, 14:21

Ive resorted to jumping out of the window now that its happened to me so many times. Always amuzing to see others go WHOA! when they first sit in the car and get out!

basegreen · 18th August 2006, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I was thinking of getting Jayne as the tester...

Tell you what - I am SO glad I have access to the Moderators forum unlike you lot... those pictures are HOT.

elfa7 · 18th August 2006, 14:26

Will you PM me with details .....

Jazz · 18th August 2006, 14:28

Quote:

Originally Posted by basegreen

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pottsy

I was thinking of getting Jayne as the tester...

Tell you what - I am SO glad I have access to the Moderators forum unlike you lot... those pictures are HOT.

You're lucky !!!!

allan40alt · 18th August 2006, 14:32

Yes, Ok, but did you see a 'spark'?

elfa7 · 18th August 2006, 14:34

Bet it was too shocking !!

KillingJoker · 1st September 2006, 21:26

I get the same thing too, not all the time but very often. Get a belt off the car on closing the door getting out - not good to be fully loaded with static when you're a PC technician!!!

KJ

The Doctor · 2nd September 2006, 16:47

Yes I used to get frequent belts off the frame, etc. Had the same thing with a previous car - might have been a Primera. Quickly learnt to touch the door and put my foot on the ground before getting out of the seat. I'd forgotten that I used to do that until quite recently, so I'm now doing the same with the Civic and no shocks. The other solution is to get soembody else to open the door for you...

richierich · 3rd September 2006, 17:31

Might be a Honda thing, not just the Civic, the Accord loaner i have has given me a belt quite a few times, it has stopped now, well when I say stopped, I let the Wife get out first.

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bibster80 Valve Cap Join Date: 15th August 2006 Posts: 12 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Electric shocks I first experienced this on a 1989 Nissan micra, then a 2001 Civic, a 2005 FR-V and my civic.... see the pattern forming? I don't know why but i seem to get shocks from every Japanese car i've had, the european ones i've had have not tried to defibrilate me upon leaving the car, don't know why this should be?!!?

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Maldax Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 12th June 2006 Location: Reading, Berks Posts: 1,046 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Before getting out of the car you should life both feet off the floor and lick your fingers!!! Won't make any difference but would be fun to see

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	Jazz, I think it might be to do with the amount of man made fibre in your skirt or trousers.... Does the old boy just wear jeans by any chance? You can test this theory by getting in and out of the car whilst naked. I shall give this a go and report back.

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Pottsy, will you be posting photos? ps. I only want to know so I can skip them.

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Pottsy Administrator Civinfo guru Join Date: 10th April 2006 Location: Leics Posts: 4,772 Thanks: 7 Thanked 64 Times in 33 Posts	I was thinking of getting Jayne as the tester...

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allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	hmmmm...I may have been a bit hasty saying I'll skip the photos.

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civicg Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 3rd May 2006 Location: Leeds Posts: 130 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Ive resorted to jumping out of the window now that its happened to me so many times. Always amuzing to see others go WHOA! when they first sit in the car and get out!

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18th August 2006, 14:32	#34 (permalink)
allan40alt Supporter Civinfo guru Join Date: 6th August 2006 Location: Rugby, Warwickshire. Posts: 2,142 Thanks: 6 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	Yes, Ok, but did you see a 'spark'?

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elfa7 Supporter Rocketship door handle Join Date: 8th May 2006 Location: Cheshire Posts: 1,700 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Bet it was too shocking !!

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KillingJoker Valve Cap Join Date: 1st September 2006 Location: Leicester, UK Posts: 44 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I get the same thing too, not all the time but very often. Get a belt off the car on closing the door getting out - not good to be fully loaded with static when you're a PC technician!!! KJ

2nd September 2006, 16:47	#37 (permalink)
The Doctor Locking Wheelnut Join Date: 31st August 2006 Location: Southampton Posts: 102 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yes I used to get frequent belts off the frame, etc. Had the same thing with a previous car - might have been a Primera. Quickly learnt to touch the door and put my foot on the ground before getting out of the seat. I'd forgotten that I used to do that until quite recently, so I'm now doing the same with the Civic and no shocks. The other solution is to get soembody else to open the door for you...

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richierich Smell My Cheese! Rocketship door handle Join Date: 17th May 2006 Location: Bicester, Oxfordshire Posts: 1,844 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Might be a Honda thing, not just the Civic, the Accord loaner i have has given me a belt quite a few times, it has stopped now, well when I say stopped, I let the Wife get out first.