DELAY IN STARTING

Anti-theft problem ? Computer disables fuel injectors after a couple of seconds ,that's what it sounds like . Does it have a SECURITY light on ?

93 mirage doesnt have a choke, it is fuel injected! What exactly do you mean by hard to start? Does it take longer than normal to start, does it initially crank slower than normal? You could try cycling the key before attempting to start it! By this i mean, thrn the key to RUN, wait a couple seconds, turn key to off, turn back to run, wait a couple seconds,, turn to off, then attempt to start! See what that does!

the dash lights is a lose ground or power connection the wipers could be a couple things there is a wiper relay that may be going bad or the wiper motor is going bad could even be both

1. Perform a security system relearn.
2. Let the vehicle sit for more than 10 minutes with the key off.
3. Attempt to start the engine, leave the key in the run position monitoring the security system indicator.
4. After 10 minutes, the security indicator will change state.
5. Turn the key off and wait 10 seconds.
6. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine stalls, wait another 10 minutes with the key on.
7. After the second 10 minute timer has expired, turn the key off for 10 seconds.
8. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine stalls, wait another 10 minutes with the key on.
9. After the 3rd 10 minute timer has expired, shut the key off for 10 seconds.
10. The security system will relearn on the 4th starting attempt and the engine should start and run.
If this doesnt work, you may have a failure in your system. If the security light is on, and the reprogram doesnt work, you might want to look into bypassing that antitheft system.

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1. Perform a security system relearn.

2. Let the vehicle sit for more than 10 minutes with the key off.

3. Attempt to start the engine, leave the key in the run position monitoring the security system indicator.

4. After 10 minutes, the security indicator will change state.

5. Turn the key off and wait 10 seconds.

6. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine stalls, wait another 10 minutes with the key on.

7. After the second 10 minute timer has expired, turn the key off for 10 seconds.

8. Attempt to start the engine. If the engine stalls, wait another 10 minutes with the key on.

9. After the 3rd 10 minute timer has expired, shut the key off for 10 seconds.

10. The security system will relearn on the 4th starting attempt and the engine should start and run.

If this doesnt work, and you are having STARTING issues, go to this link.

http://vatspasslockpasskeysecurityhelp.yolasite.com/

If the compression is good then I would check the glow plugs or glow plug relay.

Yes, it could be the VAT security module is going bad or even the key itself. Try getting a new key and see if it stops. This may take a while to actually confirm, but a key is the cheapest thing to replace. I hope this helps.

instead of cranking, just leave key on for a minute...if there isn't a delay starting after that it may be a bad drainback valve in the pump. You can either live with it for a while or replace pump...but check that it's not an injector leaking into engine first.(usually if that's the case, leaving key on will lengthen start time and give a puff of black smoke on startup)

I think you have to change IC Regulator of the alternator.

if the engine turns over but just dont fire up it sounds as if the fuel pump is losing prime ....have the fuel pressure tested...you may need to leave it overnight so the shop can test it first thing...the pump may be going bad