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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 12:39 AM
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My car shocks me 'bout 5 seconds after I turn it off...

Yep...I have convinced myself that my 89 RS is in fact a duelie, so I've got a CB, scanner, noiseblockers, and an air horn in the poor beast...and I've afro-engineered the CRAP out of it...I've removed some fuses, wrapped the wires around the terminals and stuffed them back in...and after installing my latest toy, I get a shock when I close the door after getting out (after killing the ignition). What's the deal? Anything I can do about that or have I engineered myself into a corner? Thanks...
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 01:51 AM
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Grab the doorframe, or touch something metal before you put your foot on the ground. Don't let go until you're out of the car. It's awkward at first, but you get used to it.

It's just static electricity. Should stop in the springtime or when the humidity goes back up.
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Old Jan 19, 2002 | 03:38 AM
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I have the same problem. Good tip Jza, I appreciate it. This site is the best for knowledge of all sorts.
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Old Jan 20, 2002 | 09:56 PM
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Man, y'all just simply rock. Thanks!!
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Old Jan 21, 2002 | 04:38 PM
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Hey, what I suggest is, that you put a body part (Like an arm or leg) in front of the 50 cal machine guns that you have on your car, hit the trigger, and then you won't feel the "shock" so much!
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 12:39 AM
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Hmm...out of ammo...been shooting at rice too much...
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Old Jan 23, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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I heard that! But for shooting at rice, I prefer the M203 grenade launcher......
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