My son has a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The battery was dying. He...
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ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Hello my name is\*\*\*\*\* am going to help you with your question. There is nothing that needs to be reset. First thing to do would be to make sure all connections are tight
Customer
244 days ago
ok.no phone call. thanks
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Are you getting any lights then the car is on? Is it cranking?
Customer
244 days ago
lights come on. engine does not turn over.starter does not even try to turn the engine.
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Any clicking?
Customer
244 days ago
not that i know of. my son is in a remote location from me.battery cables ?
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Sounds like a starter issue. If you have lights the battery is connected
Customer
244 days ago
but it started for him to drive to the Autozone ...
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Starters have a habit of dying intermittently
Customer
244 days ago
Could the anti theft system be engaged somehow ?
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
If he has a meter he can check for power at the starter relay.No it is not the anti-theft
Customer
244 days ago
OK
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
I would check for power at the relay, then at the starter
Customer
244 days ago
where is the starter relay ?
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
Top left
Customer
244 days ago
OK thanks
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
You are welcome. Once you have an update please let me know
Customer
244 days ago
ok thanks for your help
ShawnS1113
244 days ago
No problem
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My son has a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The battery was dying. He could jump it and it would start and run. He gets a new battery and now it will not start. Is there some interlock that needs reset ? Mechanic's Assistant: Have you...
My son has a 2014 Jeep Patriot. The battery was dying. He could jump it and it would start and run. He gets a new battery and now it will not start. Is there some interlock that needs reset ? Mechanic's Assistant: Have you checked the battery, particularly the terminal connections? Are they corroded? He is checking now, but they look ok. Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Patriot yourself? What have you tried so far? The battery was replaced at an AUtoZone.