Dorman 973-164 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Dorman 973-164 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Restore proper cabin airflow control with this Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor. Built as a direct replacement for the original unit, it is made for select Honda and Acura applications where the blower speeds stop working correctly after the resistor burns out.

• Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor for select Honda and Acura vehicles
• Matches original equipment operation and performance on listed applications
• Rectangular 1-connector design with 4 male terminals and blade terminals
• 2 bolt holes for mounting on the HVAC case
• Package includes the blower motor resistor and instructions
• Part number: 973-164

Application Details

Compatible with 2011-2017 Honda Odyssey, 2009-2014 Acura TL, 2006-2014 Honda Ridgeline, 2010-2013 Acura ZDX, and 2005-2012 Acura RL. This Dorman 973-164 resistor is a fitment-based replacement for vehicles that need restored blower motor speed control in the heating and cooling system. It is also a direct replacement for OE part number 79330SJK003.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor works on only one speed
• No cabin fan operation at certain settings
• Intermittent HVAC fan speed control
• Loss of proper heating and cooling airflow
• Burnt or failed blower motor resistor

Installation Notes

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting style before installation. This resistor uses a female connector, male terminals, and no wiring harness or mounting hardware is included. Follow the included instructions and confirm the HVAC case location matches the original part before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this resistor as a direct replacement component for select Honda and Acura HVAC systems. It is built to match the function of the original equipment on the listed applications, including Honda Odyssey, Honda Ridgeline, Acura TL, Acura ZDX, and Acura RL models.