Help on 2004 4Runner starting issues

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Help!. My 2004 4Runner is having starting problems & is at a mechanic's shop & I need to get back to him with an answer.
Specifically, on my 2004 4Runner I have always been able to just bump the key when starting & it starts. I do not have to fully rotate the key when starting.
Lately it has not started the first time on say 5 occassions over 5 weeks. There is also a whirring noise my mechanic says is caused because after the vehicle starts the starter keeps rotating.
QUESTIONS:
Do other 2004 4Runners start with just bumping the starter?
Should the starter keep rotating after the vehicle starts?
 
The starter should not spin after the vehicle starts. it sounds like the starter may be going out. The mechanic should easily be able to tell that with simple diagnostics.
 
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