Dorman 973-302 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector - Front or Rear

Dorman 973-302 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Connector

Dorman 973-302 is an HVAC blower motor resistor connector built to replace an original equipment connector damaged by corrosion or overheating. It uses corrosion-resistant metal terminals and a 3-wire harness layout to restore a secure electrical connection for the blower motor circuit.

Key Features

• Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor connector
• 3-wire harness with female blade terminals
• 12-gauge wire construction for the listed application
• Metal terminals designed for reliable electrical contact
• Overall length: 12 in
• Fits a wide range of Ford, Nissan, INFINITI, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mustang applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor connector is used where the original connector has been heat damaged, corroded, or no longer maintains a stable connection. It is a practical replacement for blower motor resistor wiring on vehicles such as the Nissan Rogue, Nissan Pathfinder, Ford Escape, and Ford F-150, as well as other listed applications. Part number 973-302 is built around the connector details needed for a proper electrical repair, including blade-style female terminals and a 3-wire harness configuration.

This part cross-references Standard Ignition S-1785 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor operation that stops working because of a damaged connector
• Intermittent HVAC fan speeds caused by poor terminal contact
• Heat-related melting at the resistor connector
• Corrosion at the original blower motor resistor plug
• Electrical resistance from worn or overheated terminals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, wire count, and terminal layout before installation. This connector uses female blade terminals and a 3-wire harness, so match it to the vehicle’s original HVAC resistor connection before splicing or replacing the damaged plug. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and position for the specific application, including front or rear where listed. Part number 973-302 is listed for applications such as 2014-2018 INFINITI QX60, 2008-2018 Nissan Rogue, 2013-2018 Nissan Pathfinder, and 1997-2004 Ford F-150, among others.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement electrical connectors to address common OE failure points such as corrosion and overheating. The corrosion-resistant terminal design supports dependable contact in HVAC blower motor resistor repairs across the listed Ford, Nissan, and INFINITI applications.