The only instance of it not starting up on the next round was the day we met with Deanna to hit Trudy's. I tried about 8 or so times to start it and nothing would happen. Other than that, the second time is the charm so far.

I had this happen whenever I left my keyfob in the car overnight over the winter and it was very cold. Haven't had a problem since. It only happened on those two nights that I left the fob in the car overnight in the cold though.

Your first sentence points to low key fob battery. I had ESCL Rev D stock, but I still removed the fuse. About 9 months later, the start delay is still very occasional.

Same here... Started getting the delayed start... Then a couple months later the car would only start when I would put the key in the fob... Put the fuse back in, installed new lock just to be safe, and the car is starting fine now.

I do use the fobgina daily though.....

does it make any difference if you kept the fob in your purse or inserted in the fob slot? :confused:

Your guess is as good as mine. I only use it for easy access to my gate remote since I don't have Homelink.

hummmm...

Sounds like I need the new steering lock assembly. I already replaced the key fob battery too....

Negative... that was the first thing I did. Replaced batteries in both keys. Same thing would happen. Sometimes it would start the first push of the start button, other times the "no key" would light up on the display and show the "insert key into port" picture.... Sometimes if the car wouldn't start using the button, I could hit the unlock button on my key while I was in the car, and then push the start button and everything started like normal.. It was like the ECU was confused or something after I removed the steering lock fuse, like it couldn't read the key anymore unless I plugged it into the port...

Anyways, everything is good now. And as far as I know, my REV C was working fine... I only bought a REV D because a member on here was selling it for dirt cheap. So after I put the fuse back in, I went ahead and installed the new lock... starts with absolutely no problems.

MJB- sounds good! I too use RevC and have a working RevB in the trunk with tools at all times. :) I'm using a 10mm bolt so very easy to swap out in the field.

Second this idea^. Happened recently to another member.

edit: should have read ahead....Good luck with the fix.

Lol same here. Keep the REV C in the glove box, and I'm using regular bolts so I can change it out on the fly:tup:

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Well I changed the ignition switch, no difference. Then I put the 10A fuse for the steering lock assembly back in the IPDM, no difference....

I am starting to think that maybe I have a defective clutch switch as the culprit. I know it's fully engaging the switch, but maybe the switch is defective or faulty.