Several ways of technical diagnostics have been researched. General aspects have been considered of the mechanism diagnostics by vibroacoustic signals. The assessment of the vibroacoustic engine diagnostics method is provided. On the basis of a laptop computer, a portable diagnostic complex has been elaborated for the pre-assessment of combustion engine mechanisms' condition using parameters of a vibroacoustic signal. For technical assessment of combustion engines a diagnostic scheme has been proposed for mechanical components by vibration parameters.