I think people are just being paranoid.

ive had this happen before i pulled the fuse out too.

Just didnt push the button well enough sometimes, or sometimes i tapped it too fast.

I just started my car after last driving it on monday. no issues.

+1 on the paranoid.

Nice find!

"Just cause i'm paranoid doesn't mean they're not after me!"


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I tend to agree. If there is any possibility this is related... who cares! A slight delay occasionally at startup is worth the peace of mind knowing your car will not lock you out!

And you won't have to spend $500 on a new steering lock!

Its funny people are willing to put on aftermarket intakes and everything else, but are scared to pull a fuse!

I don't see anyone saying that.

I had a delay and had to push the start button again today. But I don't attribute it to pulling a fuse. I think I either pushed the start button too fast or didn't have the clutch flat. Can't see how a missing or blown fuse would cause a random, intermittent start fault. I've had to push the start button again plenty of times in the past while that little fuse was right where it should be.

Yup, happens to me once or twice per week when I don't have the clutch all the way in (and I haven't removed the fuse yet).

Yeah, I'm pretty sure that's happened to me as well. Sometimes if you do everything too fast or simultaneously (clutch down + press at the same time) it won't register.

So those of you that have pulled it already, and are having delay issues, can you just do it slowly/normally/as designed and report back please? I have a feeling it's the clutch pedal not in all the way or too quick on the button press. I've had both happen and I have the fuse in place so far (and under warranty). :)

As soon as my warranty expires, I'm doing this mod. Thanks guys. Reps coming.

I should be pulling my fuse tomorrow. I have a 7AT and have never had issues with a delayed startup so I'll report anything I find afterwards :tiphat:

If you push the button too fast then you will have this issue.

Why wait till your warranty exp.:icon14:

Just take the fuse out and try it,if you don't like it put it back in.
this is no different than removing your dome light fuse.