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JJ
Dodge Dakota
11/13/2001
16:00:24
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 Subject: A shocking question
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Does anyone know what the heck I can do to stop my rig from zapping me every time I get out?
It’s pretty much happens every time I go for the auto lock button on my door.
I know that I can bolt on those strip thingys that hang down from my frame to the ground, but I really don’t like the looks of ‘em.
Has anyone else tackled this problem?
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Bluethunder
Dodge Dakota
11/13/2001
16:11:57
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Try spraying the seats with a scotchguard spray
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Mark M.
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
15:36:17
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I have a 98 CC with a 5.2 with power windows and locks. That Zapping happens to me everytime I get out also. I tried the scotchgaurd on the seat and it worked great for about a week then it started again. Why does this always happen? I'm assuming it has something to do with the power accessories. Any thoughts?
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jASON
Dodge Dakota
11/14/2001
15:57:29
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I get this too, mainly in the winter time. It has alot to do with the charge in the air (atmosphere) and the material your truck is made of (steel). As you drive, electrons pass from the air to your truck (This is a natural reaction of friction). They settle in all parts of your truck, but you only notice that they settle in you! Since your truck rides on big insulators (tires), there is no where for the electrons to go, so they continue to build up upwards of 100,000 volts. When you get out and step onto the ground and reach to close your door, BAM you create a ground between your truck and the ground and unload all that built up static electricity that is in you and your truck. I know you may think that wearing shoes with rubber soles insulates you from the ground, but in all honesty, there is enough voltage to arc between your feet and the ground, right around your shoes. To eliminate the "shock" and still remove all of those electrons, just hold the door (on a metal part) before you step out, until after you close the door. This will allow a constant path for the electrons to flow instead of the dreaded arcing (shock).
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Benb
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
11:06:35
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it's got somethin to do with the humidity in the air too. when the humidity's low static electricty can build up easer..... that's what i've heard.
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KotaKid21
Dodge Dakota
11/15/2001
14:33:12
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Here's an idea...Try wiping with Downey sheets. NO NOT THAT...THE SEATS! It stays longer than the scotchguard spray. At least where I come from it does.
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