Dorman 973-087 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Brand Dorman 973-087
Bolt Hole Quantity 2
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Connector Shape Rectangle
Mounting Hardware Included No
Package Contents Blower Motor Resistor and Instructions
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 4
Terminal Type Blade
Wire Quantity 0
Wiring Harness Included No
Wiring Harness Length 12
Fits Kia · 10 vehicles

Direct replacement. Matches original equipment operation and performance.

Blade terminals. Female connector and four male terminals for a straightforward hookup.

Instructions included. Package contains the blower motor resistor and installation instructions.

Cross-references 971282D200, JA1597 and RU806 for the same application. See all 4.

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Dorman 973-087 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Restore cabin airflow control with this direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor from Dorman. Built to match original equipment operation on select Kia models, Dorman 973-087 helps bring back proper heating and cooling fan speeds when the factory resistor has failed.

Key Features

  • Direct replacement blower motor resistor for OE-style fit and function
  • Designed for select Kia Sportage, Spectra, and Spectra5 applications
  • Female connector with 4 male blade terminals
  • Rectangle connector shape with 1 connector and 2 bolt holes
  • 12-inch wiring harness length
  • Package includes the blower motor resistor and instructions

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor is engineered for vehicles that use manual fan-speed control through a resistor-based circuit. When the original resistor burns out, the blower motor may lose one or more speeds or stop working correctly. Dorman 973-087 is a direct replacement part for 2009-2010 Kia Sportage, 2008 Kia Sportage with manual air conditioning, 2004-2007 Kia Spectra with air conditioning, and 2005-2007 Kia Spectra5 with air conditioning. This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 971282D200 and JA1597 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

  • Blower fan only works on certain speeds
  • No cabin airflow from the HVAC system
  • Intermittent heater or A/C fan operation
  • Burnt or heat-damaged blower resistor circuit
  • Poor control of interior heating and cooling fan output

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and vehicle HVAC configuration before installation. This resistor uses a female rectangle connector with blade terminals and is intended for applications listed with manual air conditioning or air conditioning equipment as noted in fitment. Mounting hardware is not included. Follow the included instructions and inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding harness for heat damage before installing Dorman 973-087.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs direct replacement HVAC components to match original equipment operation on specific vehicle applications. For buyers searching for a Kia Sportage blower motor resistor or a Kia Spectra blower motor resistor, this part number 973-087 provides a vehicle-specific replacement solution.

Compatible Vehicles

  • Fits 2009-2010 Kia Sportage, N/A
  • Fits 2008 Kia Sportage, N/A, w/Manual Air Conditioning
  • Fits 2004-2007 Kia Spectra, N/A, For vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
  • Fits 2005-2007 Kia Spectra5, N/A, For vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
This part fits 10 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2010KiaSportageN/A
2009KiaSportageN/A
2008KiaSportageN/Aw/Manual Air Conditioning
2007KiaSpectraN/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2007KiaSpectra5N/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2006KiaSpectraN/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2006KiaSpectra5N/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2005KiaSpectraN/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2005KiaSpectra5N/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
2004KiaSpectraN/AFor vehicles equipped with Air Conditioning
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
971282D200JA1597RU806RU1495