Static shocks

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Care, Maintenance & Troubleshooting' started by zhutton, May 7, 2013.

  1. zhutton

    zhutton Junior Member

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    Hi all,

    I've recently started getting some static shocks off my prius, just wondering if any of you have this experience and or know a solution for it?

    Thanks in advance

    Zakk :)
     
    #1 zhutton, May 7, 2013
  2. Former Member 68813

    Former Member 68813 Senior Member

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    change your shoes/clothes to less rubber/plastic
     
    #2 Former Member 68813, May 7, 2013
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    Yeah, I get shocked all the time from the Prius.
    To solve it- grab on the the top part of the door frame as you're exiting- the static build-up is actually caused by you dragging your butt across the driver seat as you exit. When you ground yourself to the metal door frame- you prevent the static buildup.
     
    #3 ny_rob, May 8, 2013
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  4. Danger

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    I still get static shocks with my leather seats and all weather mats. But it is less than if I had cloth seats.
     
    #4 Danger, May 9, 2013
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    Interesting; I get shocked from my Ford Focus all the time, but have never gotten one from my Prius
     
    #5 nklb, May 9, 2013
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