A trip to the dealer got me told there were numerous issues with my CX-5. I jacked the car up and pulled the wheels to inspect it myself. Some of the "Cracked and weathered" parts are in excellent shape as they were replaced not too long ago.

Anyway, I replaced the fog lamp bulbs with new, yellow ones. I didn't need LED bulbs, I just want to make my fog lamps actually do some good. Evidently, they don't draw enough power for the computerized lighting system and they don't work. The search is on for incandescent yellow bulbs or yellow lenses. Yellow lights show up in white out conditions

 

Try here for what you want to achieve. I suggest call them direct and ask the advise and recommendations.

https://www.headlightrevolution.com

 

It turns out the fog lamps only come on when the engine is running and they are turned on. Just turning the headlights on, without the engine running the lights don't come on. LED bulbs actually do some good. I tried them in the fog and snow and while the road doesn't appear any better, I am visible to other drivers which is what I was after.

 

You should also get your eyes tested . Some naturally aging effects can cause a decrease in night vision.

 

I see you're your usual charming self. I used to work with people like you.

 

It was a serious response . I realize it may have come across like that but if you were ever a pilot you would have taken that as advise for your sagas was as other sharing any road you drive on.

 

I would just run yellow incandescent/halogen bulbs in the fog lights if they're available and the same size you need. LEDs will more than likely cause issues with the car and need a resistor, which I hate dealing with myself lmao.

 

I get a dilated eye exam every year. I have excellent night vision and 20/20 vision. On a clear night, I can drive by star light. I don't, but I can.

 

Basic eye test but your optometrist should have at least suggest one other test ??
Ya at you age the test you should get so other are safe with you driving at night at your age is called. Scotopic vision test. If you have not had it done the others while good are not relative to night RIVING" !
Lets all hope that you are not driving your vehcle by looking at the starts. LOL

Just remeber you started this line of conversation and IMO should have left it at what I posted? earlier.

 

FYI: Dilated eye exam is standard for all eye exams but what is actually checked during this varies by ophthalmologist.
I don't know what yours is actually checking and only you would know if you asked for a complete breakdown, most people never ask.
These tests can include Visual Acuity, Refraction, Visual Field, Slit Lamp, Eye Muscle, Glaucoma, Color, Retinoscopy, Corneal Topography and others.
Ophthalmologists can run an assessment for night vision acuity and for cataracts.
And every person with sight will develop cataracts, the only question is at what age and from there how quickly they will progress.
All 20/20 vison means is you have "normal" human vision, there are people who have a better sight than that.
In addition, 20/20 simple means you do not require the use of vision aids (glasses, contacts, etc.). I have 20/20 with my glasses.
Plus, a person with 20/20 or better vision can still have cataracts and/or poor night vision.
If you are not getting the full examinations, then you do not know your actual night driving ability and have no base comparison for each yearly exam.
I know this as I had Moh's surgery and reconstruction on my lower left eyelid to remove cancer another "fun thing" that happened the year I retired.
Luckily my ophthalmologist discovered this when I went in for what I thought was an ingrown eyelash.
I get multiple tests every year and it requires two appointments as the other tests can only be done without dilation.
I no longer drive at night, because while I too can "drive by starlight" as you typed, I'm nearly blinded by any oncoming traffic headlights.
Granted the rural roads around here have minimal traffic after dark, but I choose not to put the safety of others on the road at risk and keep my vehicles parked.