I do like the light coming in the dark, and auto beam, but nearly every time you start the car in the daylight they come on. It's taking me a time to sort out the default setting, but if you could explain how to cure that l would be very grateful
I agree can not understand why they set it up like that, was hoping for better solution, MadnessYes, it is easy to turn off Auto lights - but you need to do that every time you get into the car. Would be better if Auto lights just worked properly.
Copied your idea , not tried it out yet but hoping it improves the sensitivity. Picture not brill.
Maybe 3D print a cover for it.One of the constant annoyances ( of many ) I find with the 4 is the stupidly keen to come on auto lights.
Only in blazing direct sunshine do they seem to stay off.
While waiting for a possible update to cure this sensitivity I discovered a pretty simple solution in the meantime.
The light sensor is in the middle of the dash under a little cover, use a plastic trim tool to gently pop it off and you'll see the actual sensor underneath.
Tried disconnecting it ( it just pulls out ) but as expected, the lights just turned on all the time then.
The cover is light permeable but dash coloured of course, so it clearly blocks a lot of the available light.
Went on a 25 mile journey with the cover removed and the lights did not come on at all
Usually I would be constantly turning off the lights passing under bridges, overhanging trees, fat people blocking the sun, you name it.
It's not particularly pretty, sure, but you cant really see it from the drivers seat. If there's no update to cure this tendency, I think I'll cut a square section from the cover and glue a small piece of Perspex from the back side to let the light through.
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Good stuff, your one looks more elegant
I actually removed the bit of perspex I had glued to the underside as the tiny bit of opacity it added was enough to swing the balance back to annoying lights on episodes 
Not sure I have enough holes so might add a couple more if the effect is not enough.Good stuff, your one looks more elegant
Going to have to stick with my exposed hole I'm afraid ?
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This doesn't include the transparent plastic piece right? Looks like the surround only, have I got that right?Hello everyone, I made several 3D parts for the light sensor. They are chargeable to help me a little on the price of a 3D modeling application.
MG4 Light Sensor
Replaces the light sensor cover of an MG4. Allows you to reduce the automatic switching on of the lights with the original cover that is too opaque. Possibility of adding a piece of plastic to hide the sensor and possibility of printing with transparent PLA (not tested). Remplace le cache du...cults3d.com
Not really sure what you have produced, is it a clear top please
I believe what he is saying is that he has produced a new clip in surround with a hole that can be left empty or filled with a piece of transparent plastic (which is not supplied).
Exactly, it's a hole on the top to let the light throug
Hi @AndyL61 - I'm interested in how effective your modification has proved to be? Is enough light getting through to stop the auto-lights coming on in the day, but still working when you want them on? Thanks.
Not had enough effect so I have put 2 more small holes in , still not enough. I think I may cut out a piece and leave just the outside "frame" and try that. If it works then stick a piece of clear film over the opening. It's still work in progress.
