{"product_id":"dorman-973-180-hvac-blower-motor-resistor-front","title":"Dorman 973-180 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDorman 973-180 Blower Motor Resistor\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRestore 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement HVAC blower motor resistor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes blower motor resistor and instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring harness included for a cleaner repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRectangular female connector with 7 terminals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlade-style terminals, 2-wire design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3 bolt holes for mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWiring harness length: 9.45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eVehicle Fitment\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2002-2005 Buick Rendezvous, N\/A; wo\/Auto Climate Control; w\/Air Conditioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N\/A\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2005 Pontiac Montana, Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlower motor only working on certain fan speeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo cabin airflow from the HVAC system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntermittent heater or A\/C fan operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBurnt or heat-damaged resistor failure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor control of interior heating and cooling output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eVerify 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDorman 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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Dorman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52401891836085,"sku":"BKKY-973-180","price":49.52,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/RB_973180_Fro.jpg?v=1777761029","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/dorman-973-180-hvac-blower-motor-resistor-front","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}