[denverpete]

It sounds like an ignition switch problem (do a search for that and you should find some good information). The airbag light always comes on at first (as do many other lights) so that's not really an indicator of your problem. What is a good indicator is that it does eventually start which says it's more likely to be the switch then your starter.

If you can't find the switch posts - hopefully someone will pitch in and give you the part numbers (etc) needed to fix this.

Good luck.