Hi,
By the mini relay, are you referring to the starter relay? If so, then we need to determine what is causing the relay to remain engaged.
If I had to guess, I would say the starter coil driver in the totally integrated power module has shorted. So, to determine if the problem is on the primary or secondary side of the relay when the starter is engaged, we need to disconnect (or check) the dark green wire with an orange tracer (starter relay control) at the PCM (rear of the engine compartment.
Back probe that wire checking if there is continuity to ground when the starter is engaged, and the key is released. If there is continuity to ground, suspect the PCM. Keep in mind, that wire provides a ground path to actuate the primary on the starter relay, so ground should be present until the key is released.
If there is no change, suspect the TIPM.
See pics below. They are the wiring schematic (pics 1 and 2). Pic 3 shows the circuit at the PCM. The last pic shows the C3 connector pinout. Pin 38 is the ground path.
Let me know what you find.
Joe
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Tuesday, September 5th, 2023 AT 8:41 PM