Dorman 973-048 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front

Dorman 973-048 Blower Motor Resistor

Restore proper cabin airflow control with this Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor. It is a direct replacement for the original unit on select 2000 Dodge Dakota and 2000 Dodge Durango applications, helping bring back correct heating and cooling fan operation.

• Direct replacement blower motor resistor for select Dodge HVAC systems
• Designed to match original equipment operation and performance
• Rectangular connector shape with 1 connector and 5 terminals
• Female connector and male terminal configuration
• 2 bolt holes for mounting
• Package contents: blower motor resistor and instructions
• Part number: 973-048

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 973-048 is built for vehicles where the blower motor resistor has burned out and the HVAC fan no longer responds correctly. By restoring the resistor function, this part helps return proper control of blower speeds for heating and cooling performance. It is a direct replacement for select 2000 Dodge Dakota, main unit, and 2000 Dodge Durango, front applications. This part cross-references Chrysler/Mopar-style numbers such as 55056041AA and 55056041AB for the same application.

Use this Dorman 973-048 resistor when you need a replacement that follows the original equipment design and electrical layout. It is intended for vehicles with the listed connector and terminal configuration, including a rectangular female connector, blade/aspa terminal type, and 5-terminal layout.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Blower motor works only on certain fan speeds
• HVAC fan stops responding at lower or higher settings
• No cabin airflow from the vents due to resistor failure
• Intermittent heater or A/C blower operation
• Burned or heat-damaged blower resistor assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting style before installation. This resistor uses 2 bolt holes and does not include a wiring harness or mounting hardware. Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding HVAC case for heat damage before installing the new part. For best results, confirm vehicle application details for 2000 Dodge Dakota and 2000 Dodge Durango, including the listed position notes.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement resistor to follow the operation and performance of the original equipment on the listed vehicles. The part is engineered for direct-fit service on select Dodge HVAC systems and is backed by Dorman’s product development standards.