12V Battery monitoring and dash cam parking mode

So, since I noticed that Smart Charging does not let the 12V battery charge past 60% and it was always chronically depleted, I got concerned and started researching. As some people suggested, I disconnected the battery from the Smart Charger, and for the first time ever, I saw my 12V battery reach 97% charge.
Then I noticed that the SOC dropped from 85% to 48% in just 3 hours. I got stressed out because that is definitely not normal. Then I remembered that I have a dash cam with a parking mode.
I had never noticed such a huge drop in SOC because parking mode has a safe shutoff feature that turns the dash cam off when it detects low voltage. Since my battery was chronically depleted, the safe shutoff was probably kicking in very quickly. But now that the battery was fully charged, the dash cam was able to run in parking mode for much longer and depleted a significant amount of the battery.
I immediately turned off parking mode, and I noticed that the battery no longer depletes significantly, except for a few percent, which seems normal.
So, if you have parking mode enabled, check it and see how much it is draining your battery. I believe parking mode has different settings/modes, and I’ll be testing how they affect the battery. Just keep in mind that a dash cam can draw a significant amount of energy from the 12V battery.

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 5 days ago

Specialty Dinner

I got this Specialty Dinner for 2 from Royal Caribbean. A few restaurants are excluded, and one of them is Izumi Hibachi. However, it looks like there’s also Izumi Sushi, which isn’t mentioned in the terms of the coupon. Do you think I can use it for Izumi Sushi?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 9 days ago
▲ 71 r/LexusNX

NX ❤️

I’ve owned my 2026 NX for about 6 months now, and I know people say that when you buy a new vehicle, you eventually get used to it and it doesn’t feel as exciting anymore. But every time I see a picture of an NX online, whether on this subreddit or somewhere else, or another NX passes me on the road, I’m like, “Do I really own this beauty?”
Gosh, I hate the monthly payments, but this car is just the best. I know there are fancier cars out there, but I love my NX more than anything.

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 13 days ago

UWM transfer

Why would they transfer my mortgage to Bilt? Can anyone explain the reason? I had a great experience with UWM, so I don’t understand why this was necessary. What was the purpose of the transfer? Is there any way to reverse it and move back to UWM?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 14 days ago
▲ 3 r/Lexus

Battery charging issue

I was driving when I took this screenshot. The charge is so low, and the battery wasn’t even charging. What the hell is going on?
I’m not even talking about the fact that the battery drops from 60% to 30% very quickly, probably overnight. Then it won’t even charge while driving. The voltage even drops below 12V.
The car is only 4 months old. Should I really disconnect the smart charging sensor?
2026 Lexus NX 350h

u/Money_Way_8219 — 23 days ago

Resale value

2026 Lexus NX 350h premium fully loaded.
1290 miles. Basically brand new no issue or damages whatsoever. Got it 4 months ago for 65k including taxes and ppf/ceramic coating. What do you think how much can I sell it for?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 26 days ago
▲ 0 r/HOA

Rules regarding smoking [Condo] [WA]

My HOA allows smoking on balconies, but when my downstairs neighbor smokes, all of the smoke comes into my living room if my sliding door is open. I keep the door open during the summer and this has become a constant issue.
The neighbor knows that it bothers me but has not been willing to help find a solution. Since the HOA allows smoking, is there anything else I can do? They frequently smoke different substances that create a very unpleasant smell.
Shouldn’t I also be able to enjoy fresh air in my own home?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 30 days ago

Balance transfer or sell my stocks

I did a small deal that required me to invest $10,000. I do not have $10k in cash, so I bought it using my credit card and also earned 10,000 points.
Now I need to pay off this credit card, and I have two options:

  1. Sell my stocks and pay it off, but lose the potential gains from the stock market.

  2. Do a balance transfer to another credit card that offers 0% APR for 12 months, but it has a 5% transfer fee, meaning I would lose $500.

I expect to get my $10k back within about 6 months. So the choice is either a guaranteed $500 loss from the balance transfer fee or the potential stock market gains/losses over 6 months.

Which option would you recommend?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 1 month ago
▲ 0 r/Miami

Hurricane concerns for a September vacation

I am planning a 10-day vacation in mid-September to Miami, Orlando, and the Caribbean. I know September is peak hurricane season, so I'm wondering how likely it is that my trip could be significantly affected or even canceled because of a hurricane.

We'll also be driving from Miami to Orlando. I'm a confident driver, but I get very uncomfortable driving in extremely heavy rain. I'm from WA, where we mostly get light drizzle, so I don't have much experience driving in intense downpours. Is this something I should be concerned about in mid-September, or is it usually manageable?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 1 month ago
▲ 39 r/rosalia

LUX

Ngl, I hated LUX when it came out. It just wasn’t my style, and I don’t speak Spanish, so I had no idea what she was saying.
Recently, I took a trip with a friend who kept blasting LUX. My head was exploding at first, but thank God he did. Now I can’t get enough of LUX. I’m sooo addicted 😭
Every single song is 🔥. My current favorites are Mio Cristo, Magnolias, Novia robot, Sexo Violencia y llantas, La Perla.
Also, going to see her soon!!

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 2 months ago

Guadalajara- Rosalia concert

I’m planning to go to Guadalajara with my Mexican friend to see Rosalia. He keeps saying that since I’m white, I might get kidnapped or something crazy. I honestly can’t tell if he’s joking, exaggerating, or being serious. Now he’s saying it shouldn’t be dangerous, so I’m confused.
What do you guys think? I don’t look or dress rich or anything. Is there actually a higher risk that I’d get kidnapped? (I am a guy)

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 2 months ago

Olympic National Park

Wanted to visit Olympic National Park soon and since it’s far from Seattle, I thought about stopping in nearby cities. I was surprised to see how expensive the hotels are in Port Angeles and other nearby towns $300+ per night is crazy. Is there anywhere I can stay for less, besides camping in a tent?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 2 months ago

WTF is happening?

I’m thankful to be employed in the industry, but I recently decided to look up jobs to see what the current situation is like. It’s been a while since I’ve done that, so I got curious.
But I couldn’t find even a single animation job opening on LinkedIn. I know this industry has never had a lot of openings, but I can’t find one? Did I lose my job searching skills, or is something not right?
Do I need to go back to school before I get laid off? 😭

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 2 months ago

Steering wheel buttons

Is there a setting that allows track skipping with a single press instead of two? It's just annoying to press twice.. NX 350h 2026 with HUD.

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 3 months ago

Finally six digits

28, started investing 6 years ago when I was making minimum wage. About 3 years ago, I got a much better position and pay, which definitely helped me invest more. I finally reached six figures, but it still feels so little. Will I ever achieve $1M?

u/Money_Way_8219 — 3 months ago

Constant hunger

I finally reached 2.4mg after all these months. I have lost 0 lbs. I recently started strict diet and going to the gym almost daily and I’ve lost a couple of pounds, but I constantly feel hungry. Yes, I can’t eat a lot in one sitting, but I get hungry again within 30 minutes.

I only see results if I struggle with hunger for days and exercise consistently. Should Wegovy make my hunger go away? Because diet and exercise alone can make people lose weight anyway.

Is anyone else struggling with this?

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 3 months ago

Tops, if you fell in love with another top and you both wanted the relationship to work, would you bottom for him occasionally? (Assuming an open relationship isn’t an option)

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 4 months ago

&gt;! I just watched DWP2 and I was SHOCKED to see Gaga!!! I knew she released “Runway” for the movie, but I did NOT expect her to perform “Shape of a Woman” in it too. I already loved DWP, but this made it 1000x better!!! !<

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u/Money_Way_8219 — 4 months ago