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DTC P0495: Circuit Description

1) DTC P0495 indicates that the cooling fan clutch RPM is too high when the powertrain control module is commanding 0%. 2) The diagnostic test checks that the cooling fan clutch engages when powered and disengages when unpowered. 3) If the fan speed is below 1600 RPM when commanded by the PCM and the fan rotates freely, the condition is not present. Otherwise, refer to diagnostic aids for further testing.

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DTC P0495: Circuit Description

1) DTC P0495 indicates that the cooling fan clutch RPM is too high when the powertrain control module is commanding 0%. 2) The diagnostic test checks that the cooling fan clutch engages when powered and disengages when unpowered. 3) If the fan speed is below 1600 RPM when commanded by the PCM and the fan rotates freely, the condition is not present. Otherwise, refer to diagnostic aids for further testing.

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DTC P0495

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Circuit Description
The cooling fan relay sends a pulse width modulation (PWM) signal (12–14 volts) to the cooling fan by the cooling
fan clutch supply voltage circuit. The powertrain control module (PCM) uses the PWM signal, which controls the
speed of the cooling fan clutch by controlling the position of the oil control valve inside the clutch. If the cooling fan
clutch RPM is to high when the PCM is commanding 0%, DTC P0495 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.


The system voltage is greater than 8.5 volts.
The intake air temperature (IAT) is greater than −7°C (19°F).
Zero percent duty cycle is commanded, and the engine RPM has been over 1800 RPM for at least 120 
seconds.

Conditions for Setting the DTC


Cooling fan RPM exceeds 1600 RPM for 81 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM illuminates the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) during the second consecutive trip in which the
diagnostic test has been run and failed.
The PCM will store the conditions as Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

The PCM turns the MIL OFF after the third consecutive trip that the diagnostic procedure has run and
passed.
Clear the DTC using the Clear DTC Information function of the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

An inline connector could cause an intermittent DTC. Ensure to test for poor connections and pin retention
at all inline connectors. Refer to system schematics for connector and locations.
If the condition is not present, refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring
Systems.
If DTCs P0495 and P0113 are set and the weather is cold, the cooling fan code may be false. Clear DTC
P0495, and after an IAT repair, check if the DTC will reset .

Test Description
The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

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2. This step ensures that the DTC has failed this ignition cycle. If the scan tool displays Passed, then the
answer is No.
3. The cooling fan noise should increase as the cooling fan clutch engages. It can take up to 2 minutes for
full cooling fan clutch engagement. If cooling fan clutch is previously fully engaged, then there will not be
a noticeable change in cooling fan noise. Compare noise to a known good vehicle. If fan noise is louder
than the known good vehicle, then answer Yes.
4. In the previous step the cooling fan clutch was fully engaged. This step tests to ensure that the cooling
fan clutch will disengage. A noticeable noise difference should be heard between a fully engaged cooling
fan clutch and a disengaged cooling fan clutch. The cooling fan clutch is completely disengaged when the
excessive fan noise is not heard.
5. Tests the ability of the PCM to control the cooling fan speed. If answer to question is Yes, ensure to refer
to all Diagnostic Aids.
6. Disconnecting the cooling fan clutch and running the engine ensure that the cooling fan clutch is not
engaged. When rotating the cooling fan clutch it should spin freely. If not then the cooling fan clutch will
not disengage.
DTC P0495
Step Action Yes No

Schematic Reference: Engine Heating/Cooling Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Cooling System Connector End Views

Did you perform the Engine Cooling Diagnostic System Go to Diagnostic


1 Check? System Check -
Go to Step 2 Engine Cooling

1. With a scan tool, observe the Powertrain DTC


list.
2. Start the engine.
2 3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for
Running in the DTC.

Does the scan tool indicate the DTC Failed this ignition
cycle? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 3

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Step Action Yes No

Important: DTC P1482, for 4.2L (LL8), and P0480, for


5.3L (LM4), will set when the cooling fan relay is
disconnected.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.


2. Disconnect the cooling fan relay.
3. Connect a 10 amp fused jumper wire between
3 the cooling fan clutch supply voltage circuit of
the cooling fan clutch and the ignition 3 voltage
circuit of the cooling fan relay.
4. Start the engine.
5. Raise engine speed to 2000 RPM for 2 
minutes.

Does the cooling fan clutch engage? Go to Step 4 Go to Step 5

Important: Continuously excessive fan noise is due to


the PCM commanding the cooling fan clutch to 100%
engaged or a mechanical failure. If the fan noise
decreases during this step, then this DTC is due to an
electrical malfunction. Replacing the cooling fan clutch
will not correct the condition.

1. Turn OFF the ignition.


4
2. Remove the 10 amp fused jumper wire.
3. Install cooling fan relay.
4. Disconnect the cooling fan clutch connector.
5. Start the engine.
6. Raise engine speed to 2000 RPM for 2 
minutes.

Does the cooling fan clutch disengage? Go to Step 5 Go to Step 11

1. Install a scan tool.


2. Start the engine.
3. With a scan tool, observe the Fan Speed
5
parameter in the PCM ENG 2 data list.
4. Operate the engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
Go to Diagnostic
Is the Fan Speed parameter less than 1600 RPM? Aids Go to Step 6

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Step Action Yes No

1. Turn OFF the ignition.


2. Disconnect the cooling fan clutch connector.
3. Start the engine.
6 4. Run the engine at 2000 RPM for 2 minutes.
5. Turn OFF the engine.
6. Rotate the cooling fan 2 revolutions.

Does the cooling fan rotate freely? Go to Step 7 Go to Step 13

1. Disconnect the harness connector at the


shroud.
2. Turn ON the ignition.
7 3. Connect a test lamp between the cooling fan
clutch supply voltage circuit of the cooling fan
clutch and ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate? Go to Step 8 Go to Step 11

Disconnect the cooling fan relay.


8
Does the test lamp remain illuminated? Go to Step 9 Go to Step 10

Repair the cooling fan clutch supply voltage circuit of the


cooling fan clutch for a short to voltage. Refer to Wiring
9 Repairs in Wiring Systems. —

Did you complete the repair? Go to Step 14

Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan relay.


Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor
Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring
10
Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 12

Inspect for poor connections at the cooling fan clutch.


Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor
Connections and to Connector Repairs in Wiring
11
Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition? Go to Step 14 Go to Step 13

Replace the cooling fan relay.


12 —
Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 14

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Step Action Yes No

Replace the cooling fan clutch. Refer to Fan Clutch


Replacement.
13 —

Did you complete the replacement? Go to Step 14

1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs.


2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for
14
Running in the DTC.

Does the DTC reset? Go to Step 2 System OK

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