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Ignition on/off with keyless system (mark4, 2018)

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I will install the dash camera soon in my car (with the direct connection to the car electrics for the neat cable management), but I am struggling a little to understand the car ignition states.

With the typical key and barrel, things are simple - car is ON/OFF, power to lighter, steering wheel unlocked, etc, But with the keyless system (well, the start stop button) I am a little confused.

 

How to recognise the state car is in? I will take the dome/maplight panel off in search for permanent 12V and switched 12V. But how to switch on 12v and switch it off, if I only have the remote with some "telepatic" abilities of sensing the keyfob proximity?   

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    Press the start button without pressing the clutch.  (Or brake if auto).  That switches ignition on without engine start.

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    Dashcam:

    Parking Aid fuse is usually a good one to use for the dashcam

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