Static electricity during winter

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xung
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Does anyone else get shocked every time they get out of the car during the winter? I realize the air is dryer and such, but should I be concerned it effecting the grounding of the sensors? When I come home in the evenings and its dark, the sparks always look huge.


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Dano
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lol, if every1 had a big problem, they would have redesigned things... have u had a problem so far? if not, i wouldnt worry about it, you'll be wearing more clothes during winter months, and u create friction rubbing against the seat, creating electricity, think of yourself as a capacitor...as u create friction u build up a very small amount of electricity...then when u touch something grounded like your door handle or somewhere on the body it lets that power go. thats the problem with ppl having fires at the pump when they get back in the car while fillin up gas.. so like i said, if u havent had a problem, dont worry about it.... if it happens a lot more than it should at any time, i would check your grounds....

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either that or your car just doesn't like you


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