Funny feeling
02-17-2011, 08:52 PM
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Funny feeling
When I parked my 2009 this morning, I felt a small electric charge on the vehicle as I closed the door. Since I'm getting older (imagining things?), I ask a friend to touch the car and he felt the same thing. Sort of feels like a tingling to your fingers. I'm thinking a short, but I didn't think fiberglass was avery good conductor. Any ideas? The problem would not duplicate on susequent trips.
02-17-2011, 09:13 PM
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02-17-2011, 09:26 PM
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I would say static build up. If its been dry air for for the last few days that is ususlly the cause of it. I get zapped good in the middle of winter on my truck.
02-19-2011, 11:27 AM
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You are probably right about the static electricity; I live in Arizona were it is usually very dry. Side thought: does anyone remember that back in the 60's it was "cool" to have "static straps" hanging from the rear of your car. Probably served a purpose, too.
