Dorman 973-426 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-426 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-426 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It includes the resistor and harness pigtail needed for a direct electrical repair on common HVAC blower motor resistor failures.

Key Features

• HVAC blower motor resistor kit for electrical repair of the blower speed circuit
• Includes a replacement resistor and wire harness pigtail
• 4-wire, 4-terminal design with female connector and male blade terminals
• 6-inch wiring harness length for service replacement use
• 2 mounting holes and no gasket or seal included
• Direct replacement for select Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, and Jeep Commander applications
• Cross-reference part number: 4P1327

Detailed Description

This Dorman blower motor resistor kit, part number 973-426, is built for vehicles that lose one or more fan speeds because the original resistor has overheated, corroded, or failed at the connector. The included harness pigtail addresses damaged wiring at the resistor connection point, which is a common issue on HVAC blower motor repairs. It is a practical OE-style service part for select Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Caravan, Dodge Grand Caravan, Dodge Durango, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Commander, and Dodge Dakota applications.

Compatible With 2009-2010 Chrysler Town & Country, N/A; 2006-2010 Jeep Commander, N/A; 2007-2009 Chrysler Aspen, N/A; 2009 Chrysler Town & Country, N/A; 2008-2009 Dodge Avenger, N/A; 2004-2009 Dodge Durango, N/A; 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan, N/A; 2006-2008 Chrysler Town & Country, N/A; 2002-2008 Chrysler Voyager, Rear; 2006-2008 Dodge Grand Caravan, N/A; 2006-2007 Dodge Caravan, N/A; 2002-2005 Chrysler Town & Country, Rear; 2002-2005 Dodge Caravan, Rear; 2002-2005 Dodge Grand Caravan, Rear; 2001-2004 Dodge Dakota, N/A; 2001-2003 Dodge Durango, N/A; 2002 Chrysler Grand Voyager, Rear.

Common Problems It Can Solve

• Blower motor works on only certain fan speeds
• No cabin airflow from the HVAC blower on selected settings
• Burned, overheated, or corroded resistor connector
• Intermittent blower operation caused by damaged resistor wiring
• HVAC speed control failure in rear or auxiliary blower circuits

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and vehicle HVAC configuration before installation. This part uses a female connector with male blade terminals and is listed for N/A and Rear positions depending on application. Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installing the new resistor and harness pigtail. For 2009 Chrysler Town & Country and 2009 Dodge Grand Caravan applications, confirm the notes for auxiliary unit or main unit use and climate control exclusions.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this resistor kit as a service replacement for select factory HVAC blower motor resistor applications. The part number 973-426 is engineered to replace the original resistor and connector assembly on listed vehicles, including Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Jeep Commander models.