[Mr. Lim]

Originally Posted by tuyauxtu

Our Legacy's starter had a similar but likely not identical issue. A combination of brush carbon and cold Canadian winters occasionally resulted in inadequate armature movement, so starter engagement was intermittent but temperature sensitive. As a test, I'd suggest a couple of smart impulse inputs with a medium size hammer to the side of the starter frame. If the problem goes away that may be the problem. For us, this temporary condition "fixed" the starter for about one month. When I repaired it, there was carbon build up and worn brushes, one of which was slightly misaligned. Your mileage may vary. Now back to the kick off channel!

I was about to suggest this exact thing.