My Fit Shocks me!

[luvsustill]

Just about every time I get out of my Fit, it shocks me. Not just me but my passengers as well. What is going on? is something not grounded? Is it the carpets? Help me does anyone else have this issue? Email me let me know, I dont get to check these sites out much but check emails. Send a message via email to luvsustill
thanks!

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[GoFits]

Wierd..maybe there's a secret underground government facility doing electromagnetic tests under our house?

[wyy183]

It is a varity of conditions, including the carpet. I've had this on the past 4 or 5 Honda's that I have owned.

Out of habit, while getting out of the car, I touch my forearm against the door frame to discharge.

My car likes me - we SPARK together!!!

[Fray Adjacent]

Static discharge. It's not the car doing it to you, it's you doing it to the car.

It happens more in the cold months, when the air is dryer. Friction from your clothes to the seats builds a static charge, which discharges if you touch something metal when you get out of the car.

Happens quite a lot, as I said, in the cooler months, because the air is dryer.

[sam]

NOTICE: Several previous posters suggested that you discharge yourself before fueling.

I didn't have problem with static discharge until the weather changed here recently. It has taken me a few days to start touching the car intentionally with my hand as I get out so it is less annoying than being surprised.

Below are other threads with this same discussion along with some highlights.

Million volts from my fit

Originally Posted by tnfit

This is correct - in order to lower rolling resistance, tire manufacturers replace some of the carbon black in the rubber with silica. The silica does not conduct the static charge as well as the carbon black, hence the static build up...

Oh the joy of being a tire process engineer

Suggested approaches in thread include grounding strap, special product and "live with it".
Note: reducing the rolling resistance helps gas mileage so there is a reason the "problem" exists.

The Thread Shocking
is also available.

[fitisgo]

Hello All ,
I use a product called "static guard". It comes in an aeresol can .Size of can is about 8'' tall and 2'' in diameter. Color of can is blue(can) with an (orange)cap. When I start getting "shocked",all i do is spray my seat and any other areas of fabric that my body comes in contact with. You should be able to find this product just about everywhere that laundry detergent is sold. I think places like Walmart,Target,Longs Drugs,etc. should have it.
I found this website on the can. www.mystaticguard.com I hope this helps,it did for me!
Fitisgo.

[Halcyon]

what about those things that dangle from the car body and drag on the ground? My fit zaps me everytime no matter if its hot or cold.

[b17gsr]

Happens to me all the time. I'm getting used to it. Makes hoping those electric fences to do some cow tipping less annoying.

[ecreepa]

my aunt has a honda minivan and got shocked all the time... which wasnt a problem until she went to fill up the car at a gas station and the gas caught on fire... not sure the exact details of the situation other than everyone was ok but it sure scared the heck out of her.

so if you are getting shocked make sure you discharge... that didnt sound right, but ya'll know what i mean.

[bgalizio]

My Fit is one of the only cars I DON'T have a problem with getting shocked. Maybe the heavy rubber floor mats help?

[K LoLo]

I just started getting schocked, but it just started getting cold down here, so thats why. This happens with every car I've been in during cold weather. There isn't anything wrong with your car, it just happens. I just close the door by pushing on the window so I wont get shocked. Or I hold my sleeve over my hand. Its annoying, but thats all it is.

[joe d]

Originally Posted by K LoLo

I just close the door by pushing on the window so I wont get shocked.

But then you get shocked at the first doorknob you grab! ;p

It happens constantly in my Civic....

When you get out of the car, put your foot as close to the frame as possible with your calf touching the car. When you get out, you'll discharge at your leg and it's much less annoying than the tip of your finger. Once you get into the habit, you'll do it automatically and wont have to worry about problems at fillup.

[rinaedin]

i get shocked every time, too.

it's actually really annoying, how do you 'discharge'?

[GoFit]

I think there's a product you can use to rid or minimize this, can't remember what it's called.

[rinaedin]

Originally Posted by GoFit

I think there's a product you can use to rid or minimize this, can't remember what it's called.

hahaha that's helpful! geez!
i actually haven't gotten shocked the past few days, though it's been a little warmer. maybe if i get those all weather rubber floormats i wont get shocked anymore. eh?

[K LoLo]

nah, i got those...u still get shocked.

[joe FIT]

wife bought a can of static guard, and no more shocking! like duh?

[rayzer59]

Ok you old Honda techs, speak up!

I seem to remember a recall on Accords back in '96 or '97 for this. Something to do with low-resistance tires Honda was using.

[aziatiklover]

happens here all the time

[rinaedin]

maybe i'll keep dryer sheets in my shoes....