I may also mention that this delay appeared after I replaced the old motor with a new Bosch replacement. The old motor was severely sloppy as the bearing assemblies were completely worn causing a horrid racket. I suppose the worn bearings could have caused excess load, slowly raising the amount of current needed to operate the motor thus adversely harming the current bearing components? I shall check the fuses in the morning. Suppose a bit of fine sandpaper to the fuse holder contacts might not be a bad idea for a 23 year old car which brings to mind.......Happy New Years!