Hi,
I spoke with Ken, and he is recommending having the can-bus scanned. By chance, do you know if any of the transmission codes are still active? (Or any other code)
When you think about it, as metal components warm, they expand. It's almost like when they expand, a connection is being made and it works normally. Since cycling the key eventually turns it off, I'm wondering if it is in the PCM or BCM. Ken indicated the same. That is why he would like you to scan the can system. Here is a link that shows how it's done. If you have already done this, let me know if there are codes and what they are.
https://www.2carpros.com/articles/can-scan-controller-area-network-easy
Also, you indicated the dash lights flash. Are you referring to the warning lights or the illumination lights (back lights)?
Let me know.
Joe
Tuesday, February 1st, 2022 AT 8:18 PM