I've got an '95 civic coupe Ex and once in a while when I get done driving my car I get out and when I go to close the the door I get a small shock on my hand. I was thinking it's not safe when I'm at the gas station. What are the possibilities and how to fix it? thnx -Hector

 

Deal with it. Grab something metal before getting up from your seat. You need to release the static charge somewhere. If you dont get zapped getting out of your car, you're gonna get zapped on the next metal thing you touch. I deal with it all winter long, not much you can do about it.

 

maybe its your floor mats cuasing the static charge up

 

Hey, I got the same problem. I usually just let the charge go when I touch the door frame. I have no mats in my car. I don't know why it has suddenly developed a static charge, but rainy day's are nice (keeps the static charge down). I figure it's just a winter thing (dry winter), but it's April and still going . I am use to it so it's no big deal .

 

winter whats that like its usaully hot here in san diego all year long

 

Carry a bounce sheet in your pocket.

 

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Would work. And I will smell nice . Winter is usually dry so there is a lot of static charge every where.

 

so i guess its normal

 

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Not in April. It's getting a little late for it to still be happening. Usually stops mid Feb.

 

before you completely get out, touch the door metal with the tip of your key. your body will discharge and it will help.

static's always my problem, the key tap works all the time

 

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Yeah, I do this sometimes too.

 

one other trick is to hold/grip a bit on the rubber/metal top of the door, don't let it go until your body is completely out of the car.

 

Get some new shoes. When i wear my Puma's i get shocked but my converses are fine

 

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Sure . I don't think it's my shoes, but these Type R ones are getting a little low on tread.

 

its static from slding around in your seats.

problem worsens when the air is cold and less humid.