So i did a search and couldn't find an answer. When i go to start my truck, i turn the key and i have to keep it turned for a couple seconds before it will crank. Does anyone else have this happen or know why it does it? Thanks!

 

I think they are like that. My 2007 Dak I turn the key to start and let it go and as soon the key returns to the on position it will crank!!!

 

I have a slight delay. Roughly 2 seconds before it begins to crank. It has to do with the electronics. Everything feeds through the Sentry Theft program which takes the electronics chips time to respond.

If you have to wait like 4 or 5 seconds before beginning to crank, then you may have something esle going on!

 

yes i have that happen to me too it usually happens if i stick the key in quick and go to start it if i stick the key in and leave it in the on position for a few seconds then crank it usually goes right away.

 

No delay in mine (04) unless I have pulled fuse 23 in my PDC to reset my PCM. Then I will have a slight delay but only when i do that.

 

No delay in mine either, starts up right as I turn the key. also an 04

 

I think you guys are just used to it unless you went out and verified that there is no slight delay?? That was one of the first things I realized when I bought my truck. If I didn't realize it then, I wouldnt have paid any attention to it. It certainly isn't near as instant like my '97 Exploder is which is completely different.
My wife's '07 Sonata has a slight delay as well.

There is a difference just as Dennis has described. if you go from insertion to directly cranking, there will be an initial delay. If you turn to acc and then crank or if you turn the key slowly, there isn't really any delay at all.
The reason is, the components must first turn on(i.e.speedo, ign power..etc) before the vehicle can crank. When you rip right through to crank, the delay is waiting for these components to power up before starting.

 

you are very right. Im still half asleep when I crank my truck up every morning so I turn the key at a pretty slow pace, lol

 

Good thanks for the re-assurance. I appreciate it. I went out again and turned it to acc and waited a few seconds, and then it cranked as soon as i turned the key.

 

No delay here.