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Dorman 973-180 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front
| Brand | Dorman 973-180 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Wiring Harness Length | 9.45 |
| Bolt Hole Quantity | 3 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Wire Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Connector Shape | Rectangular |
| Terminal Quantity | 7 |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Wiring Harness Included | Yes |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | Blower motor resistor and instructions |
| Fits | Buick, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 18 vehicles |
Direct replacement. Matches original operation and performance for proper heating and cooling control.
Blade terminals. Rectangular female connector with 7 male terminals for a secure electrical connection.
Instructions included. Package contains the blower motor resistor and installation instructions.
Cross-references Baldwin 20069, 10317008 and DR759 for the same application. See all 5.
Dorman 973-180 Blower Motor Resistor
Restore proper HVAC fan operation with this direct replacement blower motor resistor from Dorman. Built for select Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile applications, part number 973-180 is made to match the original equipment resistor’s function and performance on the listed vehicles.
- Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor
- Includes blower motor resistor and instructions
- Wiring harness included for a cleaner repair
- Rectangular female connector with 7 terminals
- Blade-style terminals, 2-wire design
- 3 bolt holes for mounting
- Wiring harness length: 9.45
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous, N/A; wo/Auto Climate Control; w/Air Conditioning
- Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N/A
- Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Montana, Front
- Fits 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, Front
This part cross-references Baldwin 20069 for the same application. It also cross-references Dorman 973-180 against related numbers such as DR759 and RU50 for select HVAC repair needs.
What It Helps Fix
- Blower motor only working on certain fan speeds
- No cabin airflow from the HVAC system
- Intermittent heater or A/C fan operation
- Burnt or heat-damaged resistor failure
- Poor control of interior heating and cooling output
Installation Notes
Verify connector style, terminal count, and mounting points before installation. This resistor uses a rectangular female connector, 7 terminals, and 3 bolt holes, so matching the original layout is important for a proper repair. Confirm vehicle configuration notes for Buick Rendezvous applications, including the listed air conditioning and climate control requirements.
Quality Assurance
Dorman designs this blower motor resistor as a direct replacement for the original equipment part on the listed vehicles, with fit and function aligned to OE operation for the specified applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Buick | Rendezvous | — | N/A | wo/Auto Climate Control; w/Air Conditioning |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Aztek | — | N/A | — |
| 2005 | Pontiac | Montana | SV6 | Front | — |
| 2004 | Buick | Rendezvous | — | N/A | wo/Auto Climate Control; w/Air Conditioning |
| 2004 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | — | Front | — |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Aztek | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Pontiac | Montana | — | Front | — |
| 2003 | Buick | Rendezvous | — | N/A | wo/Auto Climate Control; w/Air Conditioning |
| 2003 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | — | Front | — |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Aztek | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Pontiac | Montana | — | Front | — |
| 2002 | Buick | Rendezvous | — | N/A | wo/Auto Climate Control; w/Air Conditioning |
| 2002 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | — | Front | — |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Aztek | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Pontiac | Montana | — | Front | — |
| 2001 | Oldsmobile | Silhouette | — | Front | — |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Aztek | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Pontiac | Montana | — | Front | — |
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