"Won't Crank" vs. "Won't Start" vs. "Won't Turn Over"

[Chris W.]

OK, I think it's high time the Board established a firm convention for these terms. I propose the following:

Won't Crank (aka No Crank) means that the starter will not turn the engine.

Won't Start (aka No Start) can mean either it won't crank then start, or it will crank and not start, therefore this phrase must have additional explanation.

Won't Turn Over. To me this phrase means the same as "won't crank", i.e. the starter will not rotate the engine. However I believe that many take this phrase as the same as "won't start". Therefore due to the ambiguity this phrase should be eliminated.

Thanks, I feel much better now.

Rgds,
Chris W.
'95 E300D, 340K