Hers a picture of the lights flashing above the temp gauge

 

The red light by the temperature gauge is the security system light. It's supposed to turn on for a few seconds when you start the car then it should go out. It also flashes when you lock the doors from the outside.

It could be a problem with the chip in the key, or the WCM receiver. If you have another key, try it and see if there's any difference.

 

Yeah I have another key, I’ll try that when I get home ... thank you

 

Tried the spare key and its still blinking, just recently had to put a new battery in the car, old one went completely dead, would that effect it in any way??

 

Was it happening before the battery change?

Just for reference, here's what the owners manual says:

"During normal operation, after placing the ignition in the
on position, the vehicle security light will turn on for three
If the light remains on after the bulb check, it indicates that there is a problem with the electronics.

In addition, if the vehicle security light begins
to flash after the bulb check, it indicates that someone used
an invalid key to try to start the engine. Either of these
conditions will result in the engine being shut off after two
seconds.

If the vehicle security light turns on during normal vehicle
operation (vehicle running for longer than ten seconds), it
indicates that there is a fault in the electronics. Should this
occur, have the vehicle serviced as soon as possible by an
authorized dealer."

 

Everything was ok, no flashing, wife drove it to work and when she came out it was dead, I jumped it and got it home.. battery was completely dead. Put new battery in and that’s when the light started flashing

 

Well taking it to the dealer at the beginning of next week, I’ll updates with what they say the problem is

 

Hello Spider626,

Please keep us updated on your dealer visit. If we can be of any assistance, send us a direct message. We'd be glad to help.

Lamar
Jeep Social Care Specialist

 

it's better to go to specialized auto repair shop

 

Update: took it to the dealer they had to reset the security in it, said the dead battery caused the system to glitch, so $120 more on top of a dead battery

 

Ok, thanks for the update.

 

Would the cut on the key being wore down cause the security light to come on mine recently started it’s only happened twice this morning I just turned the key over from the way I normally use it and it crank right up I have a spare but I haven’t tried it I just started to look into it this morning after it happened

 

I notice that red light at where the temperature gauge is and my jeep patriot refuse to start

 

Check/replace the battery in the keyfob. If that doesn't help, try another key.

 

If, after trying the above, the problem still persists, as Sandstone mentioned further up the responses a while back, very possible it is the WCM. Had an issue with ours less than a year old from new with very few miles on it. Dealer replaced under warranty and said they were seeing quite a few failures on the '14 & '15 models at the time, as we had to wait a few weeks for call-back, as part was on national backorder.

 

This just happened to me and obviously I started to freak out until i realized..I WAS USING MY UNPROGAMMED (BUT CUT) SPARE KEY!

 

I’ve got a 2017 Jeep patriot sport if that makes a difference. But I was told by a few people spare keys will turn over but not slllw you to actually drive unless it’s been programmed. I bought the extra spare key for $3 give or a take from a site online based out of China 🙄 so no wonder it wasn’t working properly. The cut is great! But it came un programmed which is a bummer but hey it beats spending 250-300$ at the dealership or a locksmith to cut the ke AND progr it..now I only get to pay $120 for the programming of it instead of the full amount. 🎉 WOOHOO😑

but once I tried my normal key, the flashing red light was gone and hasn’t come back on since

 

Save yourself some $$$ by programming it yourself. You'll need to purchase an ELM327 bluetooth code reader, such as this: https://www.amazon.com/Vgate-Blueto...RF9KCN1&keywords=vgate+elm327&qid=1686707663&sprefix=vgate+elm327,aps,99&sr=8-5

As well as the app OBD JScan for your Android device.

Besides being able to program keys, you'll also have a dealer-level diagnostic tool that can real every system in your Jeep.

 

It's more likely the transponder in the key or the WCM (wireless control module) that's the issue.

The WCM has an antenna ring (3) that surrounds the lock tumbler which transmits / receives signals to / from the transponder in the key.
Flipping the key over changed the orientation of the transponder to the antenna ring.