Static Shocks

[theorganicgardener]

Is there any way of avoiding static shocks when shutting a car door on a Citroen Xsara Picasso. However strangely enough this does not happen on a Hyundai i10.

[bhg481]

I had the same problem with one of my cars some years ago. I fixed something like this to the car which seemed to help.

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[douglas9401]

We've had three of these cars and all gave the same problem.

I found that not using fingertips to close the door helped.

[Hymie]

Some incorrectly claim that the shocks are the result of discharging a static build-up on the car body – this is not the case. The static charge is built-up on your body as a result your interaction with the car seat material – and then discharged as you touch the car body.

The charge is built-up as a result of you getting up from the car seat. To avoid this resulting in a shock, whilst removing yourself from the car seat, ensure that you are in contact with a conductive part of the car which will result in any charge being discharged as it builds up, preventing any shock.

[Cloverjo]

Touch the window before shutting the door.

[DTCwordfan]

Buy German, not French or Russian, shocking that this may be.

[Atheist]

Hymie's got it. It depends on the material of the car seat and your clothes. Friction between them causes a static build-up in your body, which is discharged when your hand touches the metal of the car. One solution is to 'get over it.' It won't kill you. :-)

[douglas9401]

Not unless you get such a belt as to jump back into the path of an oncoming juggernaut.

[Atheist]

Oh, come on, Dougie! It's only a little prick! :-)

[theorganicgardener]

Hello All,

Thank you for taking the trouble to answer my post it is much appreciated!

Theorganicgardener