Jeep Patriot Ground Wire Bundle Repair Cheap! Brake Light on and Headlamp Not Working.

My 2012 Jeep Patriot handbrake dash light started to flicker on and off for a month then stayed on always. Then my passenger side headlight went out. When researching the flickering brake light I came across several videos related to ground wire issues but none specific to the Patriot but other Chrysler Jeep vehicles. Google also took me to the Jeep forums and I read a great post on that light. Also a reply mentioned the passenger headlight AND brake light issue. Two days later my head light went out....so glad I found those posts! Join Pittsburgh Pap with another DIY fix!

[@kevinboyes7780]

I had all the same problems as you and was stumped. I was ready to reluctantly drop money on a mechanic. I hate doing that. I found your forum post on a jeep forum that told me about this video and finally everything made sense. Thank you so much for putting this video up. I was driving around with my AC CRANKED!! Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

You are most welcome Sir. Thank you for watching!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

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[@TheDailyDial]

This video saved my girlfriend $180 went to Home Depot. Bought the tools in the parts, return the tools after $5 repair. Thanks Pap

[@TheDailyDial]

One thing I may suggest to help with noobs is, throw the size of loop connectors in the description. I just used 12 gauge connectors

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! AutoZone lends tools.

[@JosephCaffrey]

Pittsburgh Pap. You saved me 1000 bucks. All my ground wires are cleaned up and securly fastened in two new wire lugs. Thank you

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

You are very welcome! Check out my other videos! Give the old girl some new spark plugs. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poKcZJmgo8aGbKc

[@klaushamon5572]

My 2009 Patriot passenger light went out but the bulb was fine. Sure enough it was one little wire broken right at the lug there but still attached. Looked fine but no continuity. Never would've suspected it if not for this video. I did move the washer fluid container which was one clip and a bolt to slide it out of the way for some extra room to work. Reaching down there felt like trying to get my fat hand into the pringles can for the last few chips lol. Thanks for the great and easy to follow video!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! It always makes my day when I can help.

[@zooxx3183]

PERFECTAMUNDO! Confirmed Fix for 2014 Jeep Patriot. Literally just finished this repair 20 minutes ago. First the front blinker would blink 3 regular blinks and then switch to fast blinking. the rear blinker worked but the front did not. a few weeks later the right side high/low beam stopped working even after i changed the bulb, so there was no lights on the right side. I performed the repair you show here and it worked like a charm, headlight back on and blinker back to normal. Thanks Bud.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

So glad it helped you! Thank you for watching! Check out my other videos 🙂

[@DeadInsideUniverse]

Hey, I've got the same problem with my 2011 Jeep Patriot. Just wondering if the wire cluster you repaired was in the same location (in between the fluid bottle and alternator) as shown in the video? There are so many bloody ground wires under the hood so I want to be sure I'm fixing the right one!! Thanks, Cat from Montreal 🇨🇦

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

What item (items) are not working?

[@williamdyckman9704]

I had the same problem on my wife's 2010 Jeep Patriot. Followed your video and fixed my problem. Thank You, for your video, saved me a bundle of money!!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other videos, get you some new spark plugs! They run so much better!

[@KidRynomite]

Pittsburgh Pap, Thanks so much for the video! It worked like a charm. Now I can resume driving at night without fear of receiving the $100 fine our local constabulary imposes on cars with only one headlight.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Do glad I could help! Watch my other vids!

[@roberte.howard2739]

Thanks Pittsburg Pap, my passenger side headlight stopped working on my 2012 Jeep Patriot, bought a new lamp but didn't fix the issue. Came accross your video researching what the root cause could be. Twisted the wire bundle at that grounding point and the foglight and e-brake light flaked out, meaning the grounding for those too were about to fail in addition to the already dead headlight. Patiently stripped all the wires and added new lugs (a real pain due to limited space). Now everything is working great again!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Perfecta Mundo!

[@robsanty]

May I know how you managed to strip the wires &did you just use a knife ?

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Yes, I only used a knife. I would highly recommend using a small wire stripper tho, much easier and faster.

[@regular2435]

I did this today, thank you for the video. My problem was my front right blinker would flash too quickly, then the right headlight went out while the left headlight still worked. I unscrewed the top of the coolant reservoir and moved it to the left without removing the reservoir. I used a 10mm wrench to get the screw cover off and needed pliers pry open the metal ring terminal's arms around the wires. There were thin wires I used a 16AWG stripping hole for and two thicker wires I used a 12 or 14 AWG hole size for. I twisted the copper wires together in three groups. Then I slide them into new ring terminals/butt connectors, and used the built-in crimper on my wire stripper. Regular pliers won't work to pinch in the metal. You can use electrical tape to cover any exposed copper. Then put it all back in place

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Good job!!

[@paulrohme7686]

Pittsburg Pat for the Win. Just respliced my grounds and ALL Is Well. Thank You Sir.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

So glad I could help! Check out my other videos!

[@dantabulosity]

Thanks so much for posting. This just happened to me this past weekend. Drivers headlamp & marker. Watched your video eleven times-seven wire eyelets later: solved! Much appreciated.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Lucky 7! Thanks for watching!

[@chizzelfingers]

dude,,that just fixed my headlight issue. I did not think it was going to work...I was out of options...the crazy part is it looked fine. thank u

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching Pittsburgh Pap! Like and share! Lots more videos here.

[@krispthawtz3234]

This worked for my 2012 Pat. I had the hand brake light on and my passenger side fog light not working. Thanks for the video!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other videos.

[@Buildwithjc]

Because of this video I fixed my ground fault ❤you’re the man!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other videos!

[@erinfenstomocher8843]

Thank you so much! I had a right headlight that wouldn’t turn on and a traction control light on and off in the dash. I used your exact instructions and I had no problems. My headlight is back on and I had no problems with your instructions. Followed to a t and had no problems. That’s do much. You saved me big money.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@erinfenstomocher8843 Thank you for watching! Check out my other Jeep videos!

[@Ljmaday]

Thank you so much for filming this solution to this problem. You are a great man!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other videos 🙂

[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

Thanks for this video! My front right signal light went off. My son got his buddy to change the bulb, it had no power then it worked, then it didn't. I said it must have a short, the guy agreed but had no time to look for it. I just drove it and the signal light went on then off and suddenly every light on the dash was going on and off, then it felt like it went to 1st gear but the 4x4 light and abs light and traction control light were all on. I'm almost 70 and not rich, so I was really worried about getting taken to the cleaners over this. Now, thanks to your video I believe I can fix it myself.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

I also later had the dash light up and default to a low gear. That is called "limp mode". Caused by the wheel rotation not being counted correctly. This could be a loss of ground contact but more likely a bad wheel bearing or rusted off sensor. Start with the ground. Watch a video on how to clear the code, or visit a auto parts that clears them for free.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

If your mileage is over 90k and you still have the original bearings and one is bad the repair will not be cheap. Since I made this video I had two bearings replaced over time after going into "limp mode".

[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP ,you are being a Ton of help to me, Pap.

[@Kerrsartisticgifts]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP , I'm in Canada so my mileage is in kilometers and I'm at 156,000 of those, probably around 120,000 miles. I had the brakes done about 10,000 miles ago but I see rust dust on both front wheels now.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@Kerrsartisticgifts Don't worry about the brakes, it is likely a bearing. Limo mode makes ALL the lights come on. Test for limp mode. Idle the car in park. Press the accelerator to the floor, if it only reaches 4000 rpms or lower the computer is in limp mode. I bought a $10 OBDII and cleared the codes with my phone until I scheduled a repair $360 usd.

[@JonbonRYW]

Just fixed my jeep all thanks to this video. Pittsburgh Pap you’re a legend

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! So glad I could help!

[@georgeacenas2349]

I’m 57 and amazed how more electronic my own ‘12 Patriot’s engine (86K) miles is. Engine won’t start @ all. It’s in shop now. Wires reportedly green .Wires all replaced but PCM reportedly needs replacement ~$1000. Great video- felt your satisfaction. Hope you and wife drove it and celebrated @ Promanthes restaurant.👍

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

We are still driving it as our 2nd car. 2 years ago it failed inspection for rusted out front sub frame, I was told to scrap it. BUT the kid lowering off the lift said this might be under warranty. I checked and dang NHTSA made Chrysler add 10 years to the frame warranty. Eureka! Free subframe, the next year the rear frame for free but $200 for a non warranty parts. $4500 free repairs!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

I hope you get a correct diagnosis! The PCM is the last place to look.

[@angelc9007]

Thank you for saving me hundreds of dollars. My headlight would not come on after replacing it. After watching your video and doing exactly what you said, The light is back on! I pulled the coolant reservoir tank to side and disconnected the wire fasteners also to get some wire slack and room for my big hands.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching, so glad I could help. Check out my other videos!

[@AndrewCulross]

Great video! This helped me follow exactly and fix my front single headlight that was out. Excellent.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

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[@davidengle3682]

Had this same problem on my 2013 Jeep Patriot... followed all your instructions and problem solved!!! You saved me lots of time and money! Thanks so much!!!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching!

[@joshpegher]

Thanks for posting this. I'm having the same issue (minus the handbrake light). I'll give this a try.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Good luck!

[@marcwhitted2589]

Thanks for the tip. It worked on my 2009 Jeep Patriot!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Yay! Watch some more Pap!

[@evehernandez5942]

I have a 2009 Jeep Patriot ! My right headlight is out and my back left tail light is out, is it the TIPM or the ground? I already bought a TIPM to see if that’s it if not.. should I try this? Obviously I’m not the most mechanically inclined person! I need some help!!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Always start with the simplest fix. It is likely just the bulbs. There will be videos on changing bulbs. Just don't touch the glass part, finger oils shorten life. It's easy!

[@sachalove3534]

Thank you so much! I’ve been struggling with my headlong and hand brake. You’re awesome for sharing your knowledge!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Give me a big thumbs up! Thank for watching, check out my other videos.

[@imartinez670]

Fantastic video it helped me fix my fiancées patriot, I'm far from being a mechanic so if I can do it anybody can

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out Pap's other videos.

[@vastoceandreams]

Thank you so much for making this video! I just fixed my brake light not going out and turn signal light flashing fast by doing this. Very much appreciated! I have another one and the traction control light comes on randomly and 4x4 does not engage. I’m wondering if it could be the same thing!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

A bad ground can effect everything or anything from your dome light to the 4x4.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

The Jeep in my video would self engage the 4x4 and traction control light + limp mode due to a bad wheel bearing.

[@vastoceandreams]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP interesting. It’s bizarre how one issue can affect another completely separate thing.

[@frankjerseytomato8941]

great job ,,,,,,, helped me out ,,, my problem was just right front parking light out and rt front blinker went fast I jabbed a pick inn the wire cluster and bingo my parking lights worked ,, I cut the end off and did 3 separate crimps , worked great

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

So glad it helped! Thanks for watching. Check out my others vids.

[@johnnyfiveable]

A broken ground on brake fluid reservoir will NOT turn on brake light! It works the opposite way. When fluid is too low the signal wire from computer is then drawn to ground through the switch in bottom of reservoir, causing light to come on. So a missing or broken ground will keep the light from coming on, not the other way around.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

It was the hand parking brake light, nothing to do with fluid.

[@EvilSnipa]

Awesome job. I would solder those connections next time though.I just don't trust them crimp connectors.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

The same person that walked off with my wire stripper probably has my missing solder gun too! But there is no real strain on the connector. Thanks for watching!

[@Frz45]

Just bought a patriot, handbrake light always on. Ill give this a look!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Get it before the headlight goes out, it won't be very long!

[@montydaniels1054]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Yes, that's what happened to me. lol, I replaced the transmission shifter bushing. So in order to change the bushing, you have to put the parking brake on in order to lift the floor console up & disconnect the 120v plug and the 4WD Lock. I already knew about grounding issues and I assume that when I set the parking brake, it caused it to fault and leave the Brake Light on. That same day I drove up to the gas station I buy gasoline at. People were flashing their Headlights at me on the way to and from the gas station. Got home, parked my Jeep and figured I'd leave it running and look at the headlights, thinking maybe a light was bad. And yep, the right side headlight was not working, just like your Patriot. I knew about the Grounding Pigtails having corrosion issues, so I did exactly what you did, with the exception of removing that small Circuit just above the Pigtail, (which you can see in your video at 2:50.) That Grounding Pigtail comes out of that Harness, so I also snipped off the lower ''Wire Tie'' that holds the harness to the ''Fan Shroud'' at the bottom. That way I could pull that Ground Pigtail, along with the Harness up about another 6 inches, making it way easier to repair. ***If you live in a ''Rust Belt State'' the following Will happen:*** I repaired the following issue after I fixed the Grounding Pigtail associated to the Headlight and Brake Light. I rewired the 2 Grounding Pigtails that are directly in front of the battery. (One of the Pigtails did have 1 wire for sure that fell out of the Pigtail, after I unbolted it from the body.) After I completed the 2 Pigtails, I went to another common problem that plague Compass and Patriot owners in the Rust Belt. If you stand in front of the Jeep, look at where the front inner fender wall, about level with the bottom the the left ''Marker/Blinker'' Light assembly. You will see a Black Plastic Relay Box. While sitting in the drivers seat, it would be the Left Rear Relay, that gets corroded. (The following had already been done but I'll explain it as if no prior work was done since that repair already had what I think was either a Ground or a Power Wire that wasn't connected.) At any rate, You open the Relay Box and that Left Rear Relay was corroded to the point that it's easier to remove the Relay from the Box and wire it directly outside of the Box. After I confirmed it was wired correctly and that all connections were tight, I used a plastic sandwich baggie, then fit it over the Relay that is out of the relay Box, then used a Zip Tie to help insure that it cannot get moisture. Next the Relay Box. I used a Large Food Storage Baggie and worked it around the entire Relay Box to insure that it can no longer get moisture on/inside the Relay Box, then used a Zip Tie as I did with the other Relay. Why it's best to have an OBD2 Fault Code Reader: The vehicles computer, which already had the ''Check Engine Light'' on, (which according to a Fault Code Scan I did a year ago in late October 2019 after I bought the Patriot, was showing P0420, a bad o2 Sensor and I needed to replace the Catalytic Convertor, according to a repair facility by me.) Next, between rewiring 3 Grounding Pigtails and correcting the one corroded Relay, the vehicle was really running strange and it just didn't seem right to me, so I figured I better Scan it. After it pulled up 8 Fault Codes, I went online to check each one of them. After I got the information I Erased all the Fault Codes. The ''Check Engine Light'' is still off, so either a Ground or the Relay was actually the issue all along. If I had taken it to a corner garage and they told me what I found, I could see that if they were the least bit dishonest, I could have been spend $1,000 on a bunch of ''False-Positive'' repairs. The Fault Codes I am including so you or others can see why having this scanner is worth the investment. Now here is the list of Faults in recorded order, including the - *Check Engine Light*, 1: P0420, 2: P0456, 3: U1110, 4: U1120, 5: P2010, 6: U0416, 7: U0416 8: P0032. After all the work there has been - 10 startups, (miles driven each startup unrecorded.) From experience, I know that ''P0420 and P0032 refer to the Catalyst System and anytime I have cleared the Check Engine Light and any Fault Codes, The Check Engine Light comes back on within 3 Startups and approximately 3 miles.... I am down to 1 issue, which is the 4WD! light

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@montydaniels1054 The 4wd light might end up being a bad wheel bearing or just the sending unit. My traction control and 4wd light were on AND it actually engaged the 4wd. I had the rusted out rear hub replaced all good now.

[@zks242]

Man. I had to do this about a year ago on my Jeep Compass 11’ it wasn’t the worst thing in the world but it sure wasn’t fun or “easy” if I had the proper tools it would’ve been “easier” but I had to reconnect all of those wires you’re talking about , individually to the ground. I then taped it up with electric tape to help cover it from harsh conditions. Here I am again over a year later because now just one headlight isn’t working - the driver side low beam. Bought new bulbs that didn’t fix it. Somebody said it could be some headlight relay fuse, I can’t seem to find it.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Low/high beam would not be a ground issue. I can't think low/high would be a fuse either. I would suspect a faulty switch if BOTH don't high/low. If only one won't high/low... PUNT! Drive it that way until you sell it.

[@ithinkiatecatinchina]

Also was hoping you knew what stud size you got for the ring terminal

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

The ring hole should be bigger than 1/4".

[@jreed102]

Nice job I hope this video will help me with my 2010 Patriot

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thanks for watching! Good luck! Check out my others videos.

[@ithinkiatecatinchina]

Hey im about to do this on my 2008 patriot. What size ring terminals did you use? Also I noticed i have a broken ground wire that comes out of the frame directly behind the passenger strut and not sure where that goes, and also another broken grounded that comes from the valve cover (also near the passenger strut) Any ideas about where they go and what they are for? Thanks

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Any broken wire has to have two ends.. hopefully you can find both. I can't help with that. The ring size was the biggest they had, over an inch long and the center hole is 3/8". I lost the package label. I just found them in the Advance Auto Parts store aisle.

[@ithinkiatecatinchina]

​@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAPthanks for your reply. Do you know by any chance the AWG of the ring terminal you got? I'm guessing 12-10 AWG but could be wrong. I just figured out that the ground from the valve cover goes to the passenger strut and the ground wire from the firewall behind the passenger strut goes to the left hood hinge. Again, thanks appreciate the video

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@ithinkiatecatinchina I do not know the AWG, I just brought the biggest-heavyest.

[@michwifi871]

Thanks for video help very good

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

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[@josejulioalopez6607]

Just Fix My Jeep Watching Your Video Thank You Very Much For Make This Video Helps Me Out !!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Please check out my other videos.

[@vincemartinez1436]

Nice job Pap!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching!

[@destinationsantos]

Hi mate, I'm gonna give a go this wekeend. My wife got 2012 Jeep Compass and same side as yours is not working, turn light bulb headlight not working showing (right turn light bulb is out) driver side tho (from Australia) and both fog lights not working. Cross finger. We've booked in at JEEP this 2nd of March to fix the ground issue. 😪

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Good luck and G'day mate!

[@MichaelRodriguez-h1k]

Just got mine 2012 Monday come to find out I have this problem already

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@MichaelRodriguez-h1k Sorry (I hope you got a great deal on it $$) But it's an easy fix. Watch these Jeep vids also. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poKcZJmgo8aGbKc kzbin.info/www/bejne/emGpp6Crn5uXgqs

[@ManJO601]

It would have been easier access to ground wires by first removing Power steering cannister, & AC fluid cannister & windshied washer cannister, Would you agree more space to work?? God Bless you friend I am 73 and use to run a Mobile mechanic service for many years, & loved helping people at quality work & Big $$ savings from RIPOFF garages and dealers.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

For the amateur with limited tools and talent the prospect of removing items would likely send them straight to a dealer.

[@nancytavares6126]

I have this exact problem but I'm a 64 yr old woman. There isn't much I can't do myself but this might be a struggle.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Have faith! If a 70 year old man can do it I am sure you can, even if you need a bit of a stool to reach. Just allow plenty of time. In the worst case it will still run and get you to someone to help. Make sure you get a good crimp on the new ends.

[@gastonletourneau69]

“It’s gonna be fun” 😂

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

I am going to make a new Jeep headlight video soon. Upgrading to LED! They just arrived today 🙂 Subscribe and ring the notification bell! (my low beam went out, the bulbs in this video are ageing).

[@montydaniels1054]

****IF YOU OWN A JEEP COMPASS, OR A JEEP PATRIOT, YOU SHOULD READ THIS COMMENT. Just like this video shows, my right front headlight stopped working, since I swapped bulbs, I figured it was a ground issue. (Just so you know, here's how you would explain ''Right Side'' from ''Left Side''. Sitting in the Drivers Seat means the following. The Right Headlight isn't working.) I have to correct Autozone every once in a while because some of their employee's don't know what Right & Left Means. That explains why they end up selling you the wrong part. This happens to me about 25% of the time when I use them to get me parts... If the Passenger Side Headlight isn't working, Sitting in the Drivers Seat would mean, The Right Headlight Ground Wire issues are common with both Jeep Compass & Patriot, since they're close to being the same vehicle. Instead of just posting a ''Thank You'', I'll leave some idea's other viewers may want to know. I have a 2010 Patriot. There are a few **''Pigtail Grounding'' (A Grounding Pigtail - Multiple Ground Wires, Connected Together On 1 Lug) on these vehicles. So far there's the one in this video and there are 2 others that are located on the ''Top Left Side'' of the ''Front Clip'' right in front of the battery. Regardless the location, ''Poor Chrysler Engineering'' along with ''Cheap Material'' is to blame. ***Between these 3 Grounding Pigtails, they are responsible for the circuit grounding of approximately 15-17 (Or More) different electrical components.*** The following happened to me. ** **I had to remove the ''Center Floor Console'' in my 2010 Patriot so I could replace the ''Shifting Handle Bushing'', (which is where the transmission cable connects to in the Cab . After I installed the Bushing and reinstalled the Console, I started my vehicle and went to the corner Gas Station to fuel up. I noticed people were ''Flashing their Lights'' at me. Then on my way home, the ''Brake Light'' came on. Got home, then I backed up into my driveway, parked it leaving the engine running. I walked to the front of the Jeep and noticed the ''Right Side Headlight'' wasn't working either. I popped open the hood, looked at the Grounding Pigtail, which was in the same location as the one in this video.** ** ** ***Since it was a really tight area to be working in, I removed the electrical part (You can see it in the video at **7:50**, It's a 10mm bolt head.) That part is located just above the Ground Pigtail. Next I removed that Bolt, then I also cut off the ''Wire Strap located at the lower right side of the ''Fan Shroud''. Doing both, brought the Pigtail up an additional 6''-8'', making it totally doable, even if you're not mechanically inclined person.** *** *** *** Now, this is one Tool you should invest in. A ''OBD2 Fault Code Reader'' (Also known as a Fault Scanner). This is why you want one. *** ***With the way these vehicles are made, ''ANYTIME'' you remove a wire, just like in this video all 9 of these Ground Wires were removed from the Ground of a Circuit/Circuits. If that alone tripped a Fault Code, it could have an adverse affect on the Computer. If that's the case, something working, then not working, then back to working, all the computer knows is there is a problem somewhere. Knowing all the Fault Codes (If any) prior to repairing the vehicle could help out since it may have a new code from the repair, so using your Fault Code Scanner, you can Erasing All Fault Codes, then drive your vehicle including restarting it a few times to see if any codes are being stored... I could type another 10 paragraph's on my Patriot which I will have owned one year in a week on October 22th, of 2020.*** *** *** ****One warning light which I got to turn off in 5 minutes was the ''Air Bag'' warning light. Here's how I fixed it. I unplugged the Front Passenger Seat ''Power Harness'' (under the seat.) That was by far the easiest and fastest repair I've had with this wiring nightmare...*** ****......... '(Remember, If you have ever wondered why some drivers ''Wave'' to you, it's a ''Jeep Thing.'')

[@ocl1995]

do you know if they sell the whole ground wiring harness? I'm having the same issue but I'm thinking of replacing the whole harness all together

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Probably, but there is a least two big bundles, hours of labor, they have to do both ends! HUGE $$$. My repair cost less than $2.

[@montydaniels1054]

@@ocl1995 Pop the hood. The ground wires are all laced into the harness. If anything, you need the different wiring schematics showing you what is where. I'm sure you can get replacement harness's from suppliers but if I look at my 2010 Patriot, it'll probably be easier to do what I am doing now. I'm driving a 1993 XJ I bought in September. Although I'm already sissified where I won't drive it once the county starts using salt, in the mean time as long as I can start working on that Patriot, I'll slowly start taking apart the harness's one at a time & cleaning the ends, or replacing the wires that are all corroded. Poor engineering at Chrysler, along with cheap material is the blame. I just checked an issue I was having with the shifter and after I reassembled the center shifter console, the ''Air Bag'' warning light stays on, the bulb that illuminates the gear selector area & the heating system stopped working. So whenever you try to fix one thing, something else starts acting up & also remember that whenever you do anything on these vehicles, you've gotta disconnect the battery cables to clear the system, or it just causes more problems.

[@lilredcorvette767]

I need this done, where can I take mines and it won't cost me a bundle (I'm in Pittsburgh too)

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Girl power! I have since learned the easy way to strip the wires is with a $1 stick lighter from the Dollar Tree. But if you take your car to a "Shade tree" mechanic and tell them to put new ends on your ground bundle it should not cost to much... It's not all that difficult to do yourself and if you screw it up your right back to where you were...

[@PrinceCezar27]

What's the real name of those cable connectors?

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Stud ring terminal connectors I believe.

[@wesss9353]

Would the ground wire mess with the wiper blades? I pull it for squirter fluid and the rear wiper will click on

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching. Ground wires will mess with anything and everything! But most likely your issue is the switches all together on the same mount area. I would just ignore that FOREVER! No harm no foul!

[@wesss9353]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP I would but, it kinda stalls out and the charging light and engine light turn on. Also a popping noise from behind the radio happens, when I turn on the blower... At least it runs now... Gotta love Chrysler Jeep engineers for making the relays water spunges... That was also a fun fix... The relay box should be higher so it would not turn into a water bucket!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@wesss9353 Sounds like hot wires/switch shorting out. Likely not a ground. Much harder to diagnose unless you can flip something on and off and get the radio snap which = sparks. A bad switch is only my guess. A broken ground does not normally spark enough to cause a radio pop.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

@@wesss9353 Talk about engineers? I got the front and back sub frames (5k$) replaced for free under a NSTA recall for rusting out prematurely. The AC water dripped on top the frame 24/7/365 until it rotted off the car!! No paint+Salt+water = rusted frame.

[@rebeccabingman8489]

I'm going to jump right on it 4 my Babbymomma's jeep. Hope it works. Thank you!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Did it work?

[@gavinduerson]

Do you know what all is grounded in this bundle?

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

I do not, but the Jeep forum has a diagram on it that may list items. I do know when I had the whole bundle disconnected I could still drive it.

[@frankjerseytomato8941]

everything there's freakin like 10 wires in there

[@changogetit8826]

Thank you ! Perfecto Mundo!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other vids.

[@brandon5259]

Thanx!! You're the best 👍

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Here is another helpful video for Jeeps. kzbin.info/www/bejne/poKcZJmgo8aGbKc

[@stargroves14]

I'm having the same problem except mine is the drivers side headlight..Would it be the same process Pap-2015 jeep patriot

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

I actually do not know about that side. I went and looked at it and I could not determine for sure that is where that ground goes. Your possible choices are: 1. Go ahead and do my repair and see if it works 2. Determine which of the 3 wires at the back of the bulb connector is the ground (I don't know), go back 4-5 inches, splice a new wire to it and attach it somewhere close by to the fender. 3. Look for another video for that side light. Sorry. You will eventually need my repair anyway. Good luck!

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Posters below said it fixed their drivers side lamp, and rear lamps!

[@stargroves14]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Thanks PittsburghPap...Will follow your recommendations..Thanks again..Dave from WV

[@diegocano3648]

If your A/C won’t work this may be the problem too

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

EVERYTHING needs grounded! It's just where the ground is, I think there are 4.

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out Pap's other videos!

[@diegocano3648]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP Yeap, A/C ground is in the same location, I wanted to add the info in case someone gets this problem, thanks a lot for the video, very helpful info, greetings from Costa Rica!

[@timcallender6774]

Diego, My AC wasn't working this summer on my 2007 Jeep Patriot so the garage said I needed a new condenser and charged me $875 for it. Do you think it could just have been this grounding issue? I sure would have liked to pay a few bucks for the part and done this repair myself. Thoughts...

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Not being grounded is a very simple check on AC. The clutch would not engage. The new unit would not work unless grounded. You can check to see if the ground was repaired by looking at the ground stud or follow the AC wires for an "added" ground spot. If the mechanic added or repaired the ground... he did it AFTER the new unit was installed and failed to work. Thanks for watching!

[@elenam680]

Could i ask where can i find a ground wire? I have a 2017

[@elenam680]

I usually get everything i need at O'Reillys

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Buying a "ground wire" is not that simple. There are two, 1 left side, and 1 right. They are a 9-10 wire harness grounding everything from radio to AC to each light. Buying a wiring harness requires attaching ALL 10 INDIVIDUAL wires to their object. Yours being a 2017 I would not suspect a ground issue.

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

I had the ground from the valve cover to the passenger strut tower completely missing and had no issues 😂

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

That wire does not affect the function of anything. It is part of the radio (which most cars have) installation package for noise suppression. So NO clear AM radio for you!

[@ElantraFukkenGang]

@@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP that’s what it is!!! Hahaha that’s way too funny. Thanks for the info. Thankfully the ground wire showcased in this video is fine on my patriot 👍✌🏼

[@zks242]

Those wire connectors , your supposed to have ONE maybe 2 or 3 at most. I had to use 7

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

They make different sizes.

[@husseinali1654]

May God bless you

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Thank you for watching! Check out my other DIY videos.

[@tonywestvirginia]

Your other left Son. And it's called a "Parking Brake"!!!

[@derekmalunow8962]

Having same issue

[@sixty9harleyPittsburghPAP]

Good luck!