Starter motor Denso or OEM Honda

Was the starter for my 2008. Only an issue when cold.

That was a starter hanging up in my 2008 Fit. Only when cold. Replaced the starter, problem went away.

Might be a long shot but see if there is a Starter/Alternator repair shop nearby. They will be able to disassemble and fix what is wrong using much higher quality parts that what auto parts stores use.

I went with Denso from Advanced Auto last year. So far no issues and very nice quick starts

Denso would be the one I would want on a Lexus.

The Denso remanufactured unit is perfectly ok!

Given the price, I bought the reman Denso from Rockauto and replaced it myself.

I’d only use OE Honda or Denso branded. I used a Denso that ordered from Rock Auto.

Yes that is a bad starter. I actually had the starter kill a replacement battery since I thought it was that and had to get another one (thankfully under warranty through Walmart)

Honda's starter for the Fit sucks donkey butt. These starters are expensive items. Thats great, but the starter in the Fit, specifically the 2015 year model EX trim seems to be trash.