I've had the same problem, try spraying some anti-static spay on your
seats, the stuff for that stops static cling for clothes. I can't remember
the name of the product, but it has/had a really annoying commercial. I did
this and no more shocks. hope it helps
Rand Kirtland
93 4x4 CC v-6
At 09:40 AM 3/23/98 -0600, you wrote:
>Yes, I bought my 98 in December & currently have 6200 miles on it. I've
>had this problem from the start and now I'm like Pavlov's dogs. Every
>time I go to touch something metal I hesitate and draw back expecting to
>get zapped.
>
>(Okay, so I'm more like Bart Simpson, the time Lisa was experimenting on
>him, than a drooling dog.)
>
>I've never had a passenger complain about this. As a fix, grab hold of
>the metal door frame and hold on as you step out (something I've noticed
>all my passengers do). This grounds you without a shock.
>
>I've also noticed this problem in two other trucks I've been a frequent
>passenger in, a '95 Ford F150, and a '94 Ram, both with 4wd and power
>everything. I believe it has more to do with a natural static charge
>build up than any sort of defect. But I've been known to be wrong (and
>to drool).
>
>Chad Cochart
>'98 V8 5sp 4x4 CC Sport +
>
> ----------
>From: Joe Borg
>To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
>Subject: DML: A Shocking Experience
>Date: Monday, March 23, 1998 7:39AM
>
>
> My 98 Dak tries to electrocute me every time I get out and touch
>the
> door to close it. Anyone else having this problem? Joe
>
>
David Rand Kirtland
drk16@cornell.edu
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