now you know why I asked for photos of how your camera was connected and wired, its usually a power issue and A129 is most advanced model requiring very specific voltage sensing which is excellent for advanced features but frustrating for End Users just wanting to plug and play, now you also know why I avoid hardwire kits but mainly due to repeated load on vehicle battery reducing it lifespan. Another reason the A119S / A119 Pro / A119 are so popular, anyone can install and Parking Mode always works.
I'll create a simple DIY Hardwire Kit installation video once mine arrives.
Ok so I spent tonight testing and testing and testing. Here are my results:
1. Stock Firmware + BC's Mods both generate the same problem. So Issue was on my end. Even if I power off camera before exiting, the camera turns on again once doors locked and Mirrors Fold via keyfob or keyless (touching handle).
2. After freezing my ass off and tripping over crap in garage (not conducive to testing), I googled how to test fuses on youtube (as friend did this originally). Broke out a Fuse testing light and began testing.
3. So I confirmed my Battery Fuse (Power Front Passenger Seat) remains on constantly. Now here's the oddity. There is absolutely ZERO way for me to test the ACC fuse (12v Socket Tunnel Console) with the car locked. Seat doesn't go back far enough and there's no possible way in hell I can contort my body. So I ran what I think is a similar test.
I locked the doors, folded mirrors, and activated alarm. Course camera would turn on (but I disconnected it for my test). I then used keyless entry to open the door but without causing the mirrors to open. Otherwise alarm goes off. It turns on my console briefly. Thereby causing the ACC fuse to light up for about a minute before it shuts down again.
My theory is that this power activation happens with locking the doors (sans me entering in with doors locked via keyless). I'm thinking the act of locking doors causes that fuse to activate briefly. Enough to throw the camera on and confuse it. Since the camera being activated from shutoff turns on, but DOES NOT enter park mode. It just records as if running off the car itself. It might switch over to battery at some point. I guess I'll have to test it again.
So that's my synopsis. BC and Jokin have been helpful and tolerant of my bull****. I am going to flash back to BC's mod.
My resolution will be to either not lock the doors when I am in my garage (so that camera doesn't run down battery) or turn off park mode. I could use another fuse, but I see this as possibly being a potential issue with using another fuse. With systems tied into one another, but without being labeled properly in the book. Or explicitly stated. And using 12V socket being a "safe fuse" and not messing with the electronics directly.
So I'll use my above work around.
