I have 114,000 Km which is about 68,000 mi. No other signs of electrical
trouble although I have smelled some kinda electrical smell from under
the hood although very faint and only after it is warmed up. Maybe it's
related. Funny how I didn't put two and two together. Duh. The solenoid
is also a good possibility. The dealer didn't think it was the battery
but I didn't press the issue since there was a recall on the ignition
switch and that was the best course of action and the time.

damn wrote:
> Battery condition tested? can get a free test from auto zone type
> stores. Battery cables and ground wire in front of engine all tight
> and corrosion free? cables on starter clean, tight and corrosion free?
> could also be a starter solenoid going bad. I have the same vehicle
> (126k miles) but have not experienced the same problem. How many miles
> on yours. Has there been any work done to the vehicle just before
> these symptoms started? What does the dealer say.
>
> On Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:21:41 GMT, Joe <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>
>>I have a 98 Honda CRV which I very much enjoy. When I turn the ignition
>>key there is a significant delay between turning the key and the starter
>>kicking in.
>>
>>All the panel lights up as expect, just the actual starting is delayed.
>>
>>Sometimes it takes 4-5 seconds. Only happens once in a while but seems
>>to be getting more frequent.
>>
>>I just had the ignition switch replaced as part of a Honda recall so
>>that wasn't the problem.
>>
>>Ideas?
>>
>>Thanks!
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