2001 Tundra Static Electricity

My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to scare
me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but it
only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota dealer
today and they don't offer anything.
Any suggestions?
TIA, Dave

"davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=blue]
> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to
> scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but it
> only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota
> dealer today and they don't offer anything.
> Any suggestions?
> TIA, Dave
>[/color]

Static electricity is usually caused by low humidity. You could move to a
more humid climate. :)

The other reply is really dumb, I can't believe he wasted the time to write
it.
About your problem, I've learned over the years that certain tires will
induce a charge into the body of a car (perhaps low carbon rubber).
Have you purchased new tires lately? If so, there is a few things that you
can try...

"davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=blue]
> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to
> scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but it
> only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota
> dealer today and they don't offer anything.
> Any suggestions?
> TIA, Dave
>[/color]

davidj92 wrote:[color=blue]
> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to scare
> me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but it
> only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota dealer
> today and they don't offer anything.
> Any suggestions?
> TIA, Dave
>
>[/color]
I have a friend with a 2005 Camry. It used to shock him to the point he
said he could see the spark arc when he touched the door handle. He
tried anti-static sprays, took it in for service, etc. Nothing seemed
to make a difference until he bought one of those magnetic golfer
bracelets (sorry not a golfer so I don't know what they are / do) He
said since then it hasn't shocked him. I have no idea why or if it was
just a coincidence.

You could always get those static discharge straps you used to see on
old hot-rods or trucks.

Mike wrote:[color=blue]
> "davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
> news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=green]
>> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
>> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough
>> to scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
>> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard
>> but it only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at
>> Toyota dealer today and they don't offer anything.
>> Any suggestions?
>> TIA, Dave
>>[/color]
>
> Static electricity is usually caused by low humidity. You could move
> to a more humid climate. :)[/color]

I'm trying to get my son to let me move in with him in sunny California, but
no luck so far. :-)

nospam wrote:[color=blue]
> The other reply is really dumb, I can't believe he wasted the time to
> write it.
> About your problem, I've learned over the years that certain tires
> will induce a charge into the body of a car (perhaps low carbon
> rubber). Have you purchased new tires lately? If so, there is a few things
> that you can try...
>[/color]

No, the tires are the same Dunlops that came on it.

JSR wrote:[color=blue]
> davidj92 wrote:[color=green]
>> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
>> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough
>> to scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
>> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard
>> but it only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at
>> Toyota dealer today and they don't offer anything.
>> Any suggestions?
>> TIA, Dave
>>
>>[/color]
> I have a friend with a 2005 Camry. It used to shock him to the point
> he said he could see the spark arc when he touched the door handle. He
> tried anti-static sprays, took it in for service, etc. Nothing
> seemed to make a difference until he bought one of those magnetic
> golfer bracelets (sorry not a golfer so I don't know what they are /
> do) He said since then it hasn't shocked him. I have no idea why or
> if it was just a coincidence.[/color]

I usually wear one of those copper bracelets, supposed to help my arthritis,
but I think it looks better than it works. :-)
[color=blue]
>
> You could always get those static discharge straps you used to see on
> old hot-rods or trucks.[/color]

Thanks, I didn't think of that and it's a good idea. it would be an easy
add-on, maybe under the rear axle or somewhere else where it wouldn't be too
noticable.

Joe! It's not spelled "kerb" it's spelled "curb".
Man! What good is spell check?

"Joe" <jodabospam@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
news:442722e1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...[color=blue]
> Hi Dave the anti static strap is a good idea but you should bolt it to the
> body not to the axle or chassis as they are insulated from the body. The
> cab floor pan is a good spot as you cant see it from the kerb.
> Good Luck Joe
>
>
> "davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
> news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=green]
>> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
>> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to
>> scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
>> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but
>> it only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota
>> dealer today and they don't offer anything.
>> Any suggestions?
>> TIA, Dave
>>[/color]
>
>[/color]

Nospam! If you reside in Australia and have Australian English enabled KERB
is the correct spelling, you should be a bit more open minded and realise
that North America is not the only country on this planet, other countries
spell things differently a bit of tolerance on your part would go a long way
ignorant people like you shouldn't frequent international chat lines.
Joe

"nospam" <nospam@insightbb.com> wrote in message
news:gBFVf.51188$oL.34885@attbi_s71...[color=blue]
> Joe! It's not spelled "kerb" it's spelled "curb".
> Man! What good is spell check?
>
> "Joe" <jodabospam@iprimus.com.au> wrote in message
> news:442722e1_1@news.iprimus.com.au...[color=green]
>> Hi Dave the anti static strap is a good idea but you should bolt it to
>> the body not to the axle or chassis as they are insulated from the body.
>> The cab floor pan is a good spot as you cant see it from the kerb.
>> Good Luck Joe
>>
>>
>> "davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
>> news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=darkred]
>>> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
>>> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough to
>>> scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
>>> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard but
>>> it only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at Toyota
>>> dealer today and they don't offer anything.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> TIA, Dave
>>>[/color]
>>
>>[/color]
>
>[/color]

"davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message news:RI-dnT3iCMztTbzZ4p2dnA@sigecom.net...[color=blue]
> Mike wrote:[color=green]
>> "davidj92" <davidj92REMOVE@sigecom.net> wrote in message
>> news:-MmdnUEZH-qAH73ZRVn-tQ@sigecom.net...[color=darkred]
>>> My truck has cloth seats and this winter it started making static
>>> electricity, never did it before this winter. Sometimes it's enough
>>> to scare me as well as aggravate this old man. :-0
>>> I've been spraying it with an anti-static spray called Static Guard
>>> but it only lasts a week or so and I have to spray again. Stopped at
>>> Toyota dealer today and they don't offer anything.
>>> Any suggestions?
>>> TIA, Dave
>>>[/color]
>>
>> Static electricity is usually caused by low humidity. You could move
>> to a more humid climate. :)[/color]
>
> I'm trying to get my son to let me move in with him in sunny California, but no luck so far. :-)
>
>[/color]

Bad news... I live there and still get zapped. LOL

When the "Santa ana" winds blow touching my supra can be painful enough to make me afraid to touch it!