Abstract: In a method for examining a state of a circuit of a motor vehicle, a state for the circuit is requested, whereafter it is checked whether the requested state is actually set. An actual value for a quantity related to the circuit is measured by a measuring unit of the motor vehicle and is compared by a control unit of the motor vehicle with values for the quantity specified for the requested state of the circuit. In parallel, corresponding steps are initiated or performed by a control unit disposed outside the motor vehicle. A message is outputted when the control unit determines that the requested state for the circuit is set. A motor vehicle using the method is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for examining a state of an electric circuit of a motor vehicle, in particular a motor vehicle with an electric engine, is described. First, a state for the circuit is requested. Then, it is checked whether the requested state is actually set, by measuring with a measuring device of the motor vehicle a current value for a variable related to the circuit and comparing with a control unit of the motor vehicle the current value with values for the variable specified for the requested state of the circuit. If the control unit determines that the requested state for the circuit is set, this information is displayed. A motor vehicle for carrying out the method is also described.