Sorry to hear it was the worst case BCM scenario. I would have also mentioned it could be the BCM, but I don't want to say BCM, it may curse your fix! I think the BCM up here is like $1400, so I assume you are getting a new one at that price as well.
Here is a review with comments on the Patriot 4x4 2009.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/review-2009-jeep-patriot-limited-4x4.html
Here is a review with comments on the Patriot 4x4 2009.
http://www.leftlanenews.com/review-2009-jeep-patriot-limited-4x4.html