The invention aims at solving a problem that a fault condition of an engine is not liable to visually judge at present, and discloses an engine fault detection device during automobile starting. The device comprises a connecting rod, a universal rod, a sliding pipe, a sliding frame, a spiral spring, a positioning disc, a positioning rod, a vibration measurer, a contact plate, a first rotating cylinder, a first rotating shaft, a first supporting rod, an ejector rod, a top plate, a conveying belt, a second rotating cylinder, a second rotating shaft, a second supporting rod, a first rotating plate, a third rotating shaft, a rotating rod, a fourth rotating shaft, a first bottom plate, a second rotating plate, a rotating disc, a fifth rotating shaft, a rocking handle, a pulling rope, a supporting plate, a friction layer, a hydraulic cylinder, a sixth rotating shaft, a rotating block and a second bottom plate. According to the device, two front wheels of the device are respectively placed onthe conveying belt through split design of the two bottom plates, and through inclined control of the supporting plate, the condition of the engine can be conveniently detected when the automobile runs on the slope; and furthermore, the device is reasonable in design and easy to operate and conforms to the social needs.