Dorman 973-227 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Brand Dorman 973-227
Bolt Hole Quantity 2
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Connector Shape Rectangular
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
Fits Scion, Lexus, and Toyota · 40 vehicles

Direct replacement. Matches original equipment operation and performance.

Restores HVAC function. Helps bring back proper heating and cooling control.

Blade terminals. Female connector with a rectangular shape for straightforward hookup.

Cross-references Four Seasons 20266, 8716513010 and JA1621 for the same application. See all 5.

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Dorman 973-227 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 addresses blower speed control issues on select Toyota and Lexus applications, including Camry, Solara, 4Runner, ES330, RX330, RX350, RX400h, GX470, ES300, and Scion tC models.

  • Direct replacement blower motor resistor for select HVAC systems
  • Matches original equipment operation and performance on confirmed applications
  • Connector quantity: 1
  • Connector shape: rectangular
  • Connector gender: female
  • Terminal type: blade
  • Terminal quantity: 4
  • Terminal gender: male
  • Bolt hole quantity: 2
  • Package contents: blower motor resistor and instructions

Detailed Product Information

Dorman 973-227 is an HVAC blower motor resistor designed for vehicles where the factory resistor has failed and blower speeds no longer operate correctly. This part is engineered to match the function of the original component, helping restore heating and cooling control in the cabin. It cross-references Four Seasons 20266 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

  • Fits 2005-2010 Scion tC, N/A
  • Fits 2003-2009 Lexus GX470, N/A
  • Fits 2007-2009 Lexus RX350, N/A
  • Fits 2006-2008 Lexus RX400h, N/A
  • Fits 2004-2008 Toyota Solara, N/A
  • Fits 2004-2006 Lexus ES330, N/A
  • Fits 2004-2006 Lexus RX330, N/A
  • Fits 2002-2006 Toyota Camry, N/A
  • Fits 2003-2005 Toyota 4Runner, N/A
  • Fits 2002-2003 Lexus ES300, N/A

Common Issues This Part Addresses

  • Blower motor only works on certain fan speeds
  • No cabin airflow from the HVAC system
  • Intermittent heater or A/C blower operation
  • Loss of low, medium, or high fan settings
  • Failed resistor causing inconsistent climate control performance

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal count, and mounting points before installation. This resistor uses a rectangular female connector with four male blade terminals and two bolt holes. Wiring harness and mounting hardware are not included. Follow the included instructions and confirm the vehicle’s HVAC system is the correct application before replacement.

Quality Assurance

Dorman 973-227 is built as a direct replacement part for select vehicles and is intended to restore original blower motor resistor function on confirmed applications. Use the vehicle fitment list to confirm compatibility before installation.

This part fits 40 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelPositionNotes
2010SciontCN/A
2009LexusGX470N/A
2009LexusRX350N/A
2009SciontCN/A
2008LexusGX470N/A
2008LexusRX350N/A
2008LexusRX400hN/A
2008SciontCN/A
2008ToyotaSolaraSLEN/A
2007LexusGX470N/A
2007LexusRX350N/A
2007LexusRX400hN/A
2007SciontCN/A
2007ToyotaSolaraSLEN/A
2006LexusES330N/A
2006LexusGX470N/A
2006LexusRX330N/A
2006LexusRX400hN/A
2006SciontCN/A
2006ToyotaCamryXLEN/A
2006ToyotaSolaraSLEN/A
2005LexusES330N/A
2005LexusGX470N/A
2005LexusRX330N/A
2005SciontCN/A
2005Toyota4RunnerN/A
2005ToyotaCamryXLEN/A
2005ToyotaSolaraSLEN/A
2004LexusES330N/A
2004LexusGX470N/A
2004LexusRX330N/A
2004Toyota4RunnerN/A
2004ToyotaCamryXLEN/A
2004ToyotaSolaraSLEN/A
2003LexusES300N/A
2003LexusGX470N/A
2003Toyota4RunnerN/A
2003ToyotaCamryXLEN/A
2002LexusES300N/A
2002ToyotaCamryXLEN/A
Directly replaces or cross-references 5 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Four Seasons — 202668716513010JA1621RU342RU1024