I have a friend with a 2005 Camry. Since the beginning the car gives a painful shock when getting out of the car after it has been running. He says the spark arcs enough that people can hear it when it discharges.
He can get in the car when not running and get out... touch the door and nothing. Run the car... get out... touch the door and get nailed.
Obviously it causes him some concern when fueling the car and passengers get a shock when they get out... (his boss spilled hot coffee on himself the last time he got out of the car)
Weather doesn't matter. As far as he can tell all the electrical circuits are working... lights, heater, radio, etc.
He's had it to three dealers with the last one telling him that's just the way Toyotas are. (I know that's wrong because we've had 5 and never even got a static shock)
So.... does anyone have a similar experience? Thoughts?
(I suggested getting a pair of the static strips that cars used years ago... he didn't see the humor in it)