I've checked the battery, it indicates it's ok. The cables all look ok.
Just every once in a while (maybe 1 in 20-30 starts) there's that delay.
No sound, no click-click. In fact it is much like when you try to start
it with the clutch not pushed in (there's a safety switch to prevent
starts with the clutch engaged). The starter just won't go until after
waiting for about 1-4 seconds and then it kicks in without any problem.

Someone out there must have seen the same issue but I've searched the
newsgroups and the web without any luck.

Jim Yanik wrote:
> I had to rebuild the starter solenoid on my 94 Integra;when I turned the
> key,I would get "click-click-click" like the battery was dead,but with a
> new battery,and after several tries,the motor would crank and start
> immediately. The solenoid contacts were worn down to half original
> thickness at the contact area. My starter was a Denso model that was
> supposed to be a "replace-only" repair,but I found a site for new
contacts
> and plunger for $30. Getting the bottom starter bolt off was a
bitch;it's a
> LONG bolt,and hard to access with a wrench.Replacing the contacts and
> plunger was EASY after that!
>

> Joe <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in news:tvVGf.984$s36.170@edtnps89:
>
>
>>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!
>>>
>>>
>