This is exactly what mine sounded like a few months ago, you could hear is spin but the gears were not engaging.
I took the cover off where the recoil goes and sprayed the starter gears down with brake clean and then compressed air. Made sure to get it as clean as possible. I have probably...
I think these are the best bumpers going:
https://shop.ski-doo.com/us/en/860201228-xc-cast-front-bumper.html
One of my buddies lost his sled into the trees bad, this bumper completely saved it other then a bent A-arm.
Where I live in the Rockies, everyone runs a strong front bumper, can save...
I had a very similar situation this spring, got code p1471. Dealer said it was due to a broken wire in the main wiring harness, ski doo wouldn't cover it under the B.E.S.T. warranty.
I 100% agree with you that wiring is not a wear item. There is no way it should fail within the warranty...