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Mechanical Engineering vocabulary · Maintenance and Reliability

Troubleshoot

Meaning in mechanical engineering, with examples

/ˈtrʌbəlʃuːt/verbCore term

In mechanical engineering, troubleshoot means: To find the cause of a problem in a machine or system step by step and fix it, for example by checking signals, parts and settings one after another.

In Turkish: arıza aramak, arızayı teşhis edip gidermek, sorun gidermek

How it is used

Used by maintenance technicians, service engineers and commissioning teams. You troubleshoot a machine, a fault or a system; the noun is troubleshooting. Manuals often include a troubleshooting table that lists symptoms, possible causes and actions.

Example sentences

  1. We spent two hours troubleshooting the hydraulic unit before we found a blocked filter.

  2. Check the troubleshooting section of the manual before you call the supplier.

Common collocations

  • troubleshoot a problem
  • troubleshooting guide
  • troubleshoot a fault
  • basic troubleshooting
  • root cause analysisA structured way of finding the basic reason why a failure or problem happened, so that the real cause can be removed and the problem does not come back.
  • break downTo stop working because of a fault. It is used for machines and vehicles; the noun breakdown means a failure that stops the equipment.
  • failureThe state in which a part or machine can no longer do its job, for example because it has cracked, worn out, leaked or stopped working.
  • downtimeThe time when a machine or production line is not working because of a breakdown, maintenance, a changeover or a lack of material.
  • condition monitoringRegularly measuring signs of a machine's health, such as vibration, temperature or oil quality, to spot problems early and plan repairs before a breakdown.

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