Weird remote start quirk?

[willhonkforparts]

Ok, does this happen to anybody else? Left fender light doesn't turn on with auto start? I noticed this a couple weeks ago, and thought I must have just had a bad angle or something. Definitely noticed it today. Once I jump in and hit the button on the dash, it comes on. Weird, right?

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[mdyucca]

I will need to check mine. Haven't seen that problem discussed. Weird? Yes Also, light pink Gladiator. Must be new color for this year.

3/3/22 Checked mine today. Both right/left fender running lights come on with remote start.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

I hope you mean remote start. If mine auto started I'd be a bit concerned.
So even Canadian snow is pink, I see.
My lights all work properly, remote start or not.

 

[LostMojave]

My 21 Mojave does the same thing, on the same side. Has only happened twice in 4 months. Once its started with the button, no issue. Also Canadian

 

[willhonkforparts]

I hope you mean remote start. If mine auto started I'd be a bit concerned.
So even Canadian snow is pink, I see.
My lights all work properly, remote start or not.

Yeah, remote start.

 

[SlowWalker]

Hi, I have a 2021 Gladiator that does the same. Anyone come up with why this behavior?

When new, the left and right lights came on when using the Remote Start on the keyfob. Then, shortly they both stopped working. However, they do come on and work normally after the Start button is pressed on the dash.
During a scheduled dealer service visit I told them what I had observed and asked they check the bulbs.
They couldn't find anything wrong. Even checked several Gladiators on the lot, new and used.
On none of those did the lights come on when using the Remote Start. Just got that "you crazy old man, didn't really see that" look.
I will show them this thread to prove I did indeed see what I saw...see....saw...see!

 

[LostMojave]

Try to get them to check the connections and grounds, mine had started flickering when driving and after bringing it in, it hasn't happened first

 

[SlowWalker]

Try to get them to check the connections and grounds, mine had started flickering when driving and after bringing it in, it hasn't happened first

Makes sense, I'll check those connections.
I was thinking maybe a programming problem. Prolly 'cause the last Vizio TV update messed up my OTA channels and other things, and then there's my phone always being updated; changing it's behavior, lagging, obsoleting things that worked fine yesterday, and then the computer. And the Jeep clock does change time zones automatically when I cross one.
Paranoia is a dark road to go down.
But, in all fairness to me, programmers have been a main source of irritation these days with all the connected devices. Always "fixing" things that aren't broke.
OK, [I'll stop]

The idea of checking for loose connection got lost in the dark, I can work with that!!
Thanks for the ray of hope!

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