Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Dswolfson wrote:

> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only
> agreement that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002
> Odyssey and go to close the door you can get a nasty shock. It
> doesn't happen all the time and is usually worse during the winter.
> Does anyone have the same problem? If so have you found a solution.
> Thanks.
>
> Susan

are the belts original? i replaced the belts on my 89 civic recently
and the alternator belt is a "bando antistatic". not why i bought the
belt, but since i've changed it, i haven't had any static on the car. i
used to get it before. worth a thought.

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Dswolfson wrote:

> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only
> agreement that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002
> Odyssey and go to close the door you can get a nasty shock. It
> doesn't happen all the time and is usually worse during the winter.
> Does anyone have the same problem? If so have you found a solution.
> Thanks.
>
> Susan

are the belts original? i replaced the belts on my 89 civic recently
and the alternator belt is a "bando antistatic". not why i bought the
belt, but since i've changed it, i haven't had any static on the car. i
used to get it before. worth a thought.

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"John D Newport" <johndnewport@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:411xe.8549$Iv6.3293@trnddc03...
> You can try Static Guard spray, found in the laundry section of many
> grocery stores.
> Spray your car seats with it. That should take care of any static
> generated when
> you slide accross your seats.
>
I've had success with it, although it doesn't last long - the effect wears
off a lot after a day or so. I didn't keep at it long enough to tell if the
antistatic effect would build up after a while... it might.

Mike

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"John D Newport" <johndnewport@verizon.net> wrote in message
news:411xe.8549$Iv6.3293@trnddc03...
> You can try Static Guard spray, found in the laundry section of many
> grocery stores.
> Spray your car seats with it. That should take care of any static
> generated when
> you slide accross your seats.
>
I've had success with it, although it doesn't last long - the effect wears
off a lot after a day or so. I didn't keep at it long enough to tell if the
antistatic effect would build up after a while... it might.

Mike

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Dswolfson wrote:
> We have new Michelin tires but it happened
> before we got the new tires as well and yes
> we have cloth seats. Can you explain what
> a grounding strap is? Is it something you
> can get at a auto supply store?

(see below for info on grounding strap)

Since the shocks were happening before the tire
change that suggests it is fabric related. But
let me ask a question: When you have multiple
people in the car:

1) Does the shock always happen to the first
person to exit the car and touch the door (and
then not to anyone else)? This indicates static
charge on the car body and the first person to
step out is discharging the car to ground.
Consider tires or grounding strap.

2) Does the shock typically happen to the same
person(s) regardless of the order people leave
the car? This implies fabric static. Consider
an anti-static spray (perhaps using an anti-
cling fabric softener would be enough).

I can also suggest an experiment to check for
fabric generated static: continuously touch a
piece of *grounded* metal as you exit the car.
On my car there are two places I know of:

1: the place where you insert the key

2: the metal loop that the door latches to (might
be a bit greasy).

Other metal items such as the door handle and
key hole for the trunk/gas cap latch are metal
but are not grounded.

If touching grounded metal as you slide out stops
the static discharge then it is definitely fabric.

If however, when touching the metal you feel a
static shock as your foot touches the ground,
then it is static on the car (tires/grounding
strap).

Here is something I found on the web:
http://www.topoftheline.com/anspray.html
Office janitorial supply companies also have
anti-static spray (don't want carpet static to
zap the computers). Perhaps if you work in an
office the someone in the maintenance crew could
try giving your car a spray.


---------------------------------------------
GROUNDING STRAP:
A grounding strap (or anti-static strap) looks
like a 1-2 foot piece of a man's belt. It is
typically made of rubber with some wire mesh
inside. It hangs down from the car and touches
the ground which allows the charge on the car
to dissipate. Look here for the strap hanging
down: http://stopzap.com/index.php?cPath=21

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Dswolfson wrote:
> We have new Michelin tires but it happened
> before we got the new tires as well and yes
> we have cloth seats. Can you explain what
> a grounding strap is? Is it something you
> can get at a auto supply store?

(see below for info on grounding strap)

Since the shocks were happening before the tire
change that suggests it is fabric related. But
let me ask a question: When you have multiple
people in the car:

1) Does the shock always happen to the first
person to exit the car and touch the door (and
then not to anyone else)? This indicates static
charge on the car body and the first person to
step out is discharging the car to ground.
Consider tires or grounding strap.

2) Does the shock typically happen to the same
person(s) regardless of the order people leave
the car? This implies fabric static. Consider
an anti-static spray (perhaps using an anti-
cling fabric softener would be enough).

I can also suggest an experiment to check for
fabric generated static: continuously touch a
piece of *grounded* metal as you exit the car.
On my car there are two places I know of:

1: the place where you insert the key

2: the metal loop that the door latches to (might
be a bit greasy).

Other metal items such as the door handle and
key hole for the trunk/gas cap latch are metal
but are not grounded.

If touching grounded metal as you slide out stops
the static discharge then it is definitely fabric.

If however, when touching the metal you feel a
static shock as your foot touches the ground,
then it is static on the car (tires/grounding
strap).

Here is something I found on the web:
http://www.topoftheline.com/anspray.html
Office janitorial supply companies also have
anti-static spray (don't want carpet static to
zap the computers). Perhaps if you work in an
office the someone in the maintenance crew could
try giving your car a spray.


---------------------------------------------
GROUNDING STRAP:
A grounding strap (or anti-static strap) looks
like a 1-2 foot piece of a man's belt. It is
typically made of rubber with some wire mesh
inside. It hangs down from the car and touches
the ground which allows the charge on the car
to dissipate. Look here for the strap hanging
down: http://stopzap.com/index.php?cPath=21

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Dswolfson" <dswolfson@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:E-ednYnHbd5EYF7fRVn-qA@rcn.net...
>
> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only agreement
> that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002 Odyssey and go to
> close the door you can get a nasty shock. It doesn't happen all the time
> and is usually worse during the winter. Does anyone have the same
> problem? If so have you found a solution. Thanks.

I've got the same problem with my '01 Accord (or for that matter any
vehicle). Actually, it's not me that has the problem it's my Wife, every
vehicle she exits gives her a shock. It's pretty funny to tell you the truth
<g>. It doesn't matter if it's dry or wet or if it's a car or the tractor
trailer, she gets a shock.

Brian

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Dswolfson" <dswolfson@yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:E-ednYnHbd5EYF7fRVn-qA@rcn.net...
>
> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only agreement
> that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002 Odyssey and go to
> close the door you can get a nasty shock. It doesn't happen all the time
> and is usually worse during the winter. Does anyone have the same
> problem? If so have you found a solution. Thanks.

I've got the same problem with my '01 Accord (or for that matter any
vehicle). Actually, it's not me that has the problem it's my Wife, every
vehicle she exits gives her a shock. It's pretty funny to tell you the truth
<g>. It doesn't matter if it's dry or wet or if it's a car or the tractor
trailer, she gets a shock.

Brian

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:NJbxe.101323$9A2.52016@edtnps89:

>
> "Dswolfson" <dswolfson@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:E-ednYnHbd5EYF7fRVn-qA@rcn.net...
>>
>> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only
>> agreement that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002
>> Odyssey and go to close the door you can get a nasty shock. It
>> doesn't happen all the time and is usually worse during the winter.
>> Does anyone have the same problem? If so have you found a solution.
>> Thanks.
>
> I've got the same problem with my '01 Accord (or for that matter any
> vehicle). Actually, it's not me that has the problem it's my Wife,
> every vehicle she exits gives her a shock. It's pretty funny to tell
> you the truth
><g>. It doesn't matter if it's dry or wet or if it's a car or the
>tractor
> trailer, she gets a shock.
>
> Brian
>
>
>

Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?



--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Smith" <Halifax@NovaScotia.Canada> wrote in
news:NJbxe.101323$9A2.52016@edtnps89:

>
> "Dswolfson" <dswolfson@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:E-ednYnHbd5EYF7fRVn-qA@rcn.net...
>>
>> I have been to the dealer several times with no solution only
>> agreement that yes it is a problem. When we get out of our 2002
>> Odyssey and go to close the door you can get a nasty shock. It
>> doesn't happen all the time and is usually worse during the winter.
>> Does anyone have the same problem? If so have you found a solution.
>> Thanks.
>
> I've got the same problem with my '01 Accord (or for that matter any
> vehicle). Actually, it's not me that has the problem it's my Wife,
> every vehicle she exits gives her a shock. It's pretty funny to tell
> you the truth
><g>. It doesn't matter if it's dry or wet or if it's a car or the
>tractor
> trailer, she gets a shock.
>
> Brian
>
>
>

Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?



--
Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>
> Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
> probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?

She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter what
clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked exiting the
vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store or house, she gets
a shock.

Brian

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>
> Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
> probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?

She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter what
clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked exiting the
vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store or house, she gets
a shock.

Brian

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Brian Smith wrote:
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
> news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>
>>Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
>>probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?
>
>
> She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter what
> clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked exiting the
> vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store or house, she gets
> a shock.

I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

Brian Smith wrote:
> "Jim Yanik" <jyanik@abuse.gov.> wrote in message
> news:Xns968665E83E485jyanikkuanet@129.250.170.84.. .
>
>>Some materials generate more static electricity than others,so it's
>>probably due to the fabrics your wife is wearing.Nylon stockings,perhaps?
>
>
> She never wears nylons in the tractor trailer and it doesn't matter what
> clothes she is wearing. It's just her. After being shocked exiting the
> vehicle, when she reaches for the door handle of a store or house, she gets
> a shock.

I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/

Re: Odyssey Electric Shock Problem
 

"Brian Stell" <bstell@ix.netcom.com> wrote in message
news:4udxe.38015$J12.4998@newssvr14.news.prodigy.c om...
>
> I don't know if this works but your Wife seems like the
> perfect candidate for http://www.stopshox.com/

Thanks for the link. I was considering attaching a grounding strap to her
{;^0

Brian