Dorman 973-459 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-459 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces a failed original resistor and damaged connector on select vehicles. It includes the resistor and a replacement harness pigtail for a direct repair on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Toyota applications.

Key Features

• Includes a blower motor resistor and wire harness pigtail
• Uses a 4-wire, 4-terminal electrical design with blade terminals
• Female connector with male terminals for the repair connection
• 6-inch wiring harness length for service replacement
• 2 mounting holes for installation on the HVAC assembly
• Direct replacement for overheated or corroded OE resistor connections

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor kit, part number 973-459, is built for vehicles where the original resistor or connector has been damaged by heat or corrosion. It restores blower motor speed control by replacing the resistor and the harness pigtail together, helping address electrical wear at the HVAC connector. This part number 973-459 is a practical repair choice for Chrysler 200, Dodge Avenger, Jeep Compass, Jeep Patriot, Dodge Caliber, Dodge Journey, Chrysler Sebring, and Toyota Echo applications listed below.

This part cross-references 5191344AA and RU244 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor speeds that stop working or work intermittently
• Heat-damaged resistor connectors
• Corroded HVAC electrical terminals
• Loss of one or more fan speeds in the cabin blower system
• Electrical resistance issues at the blower motor resistor circuit

Installation Notes and Tips

• Inspect the connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installation.
• Verify the vehicle does not have air conditioning where noted in the fitment data.
• Match the blade terminal layout and 4-wire connector style before replacement.
• Confirm the mounting hole pattern aligns with the HVAC housing.
• Use the vehicle-specific service procedure for access to the blower resistor location.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies this resistor kit as a service replacement for select OE applications, with the resistor and harness pigtail packaged for electrical repair work on the HVAC blower circuit.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2011-2014 Chrysler 200, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2008-2014 Dodge Avenger, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2010-2012 Jeep Compass, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2010-2012 Jeep Patriot, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2007-2011 Dodge Caliber.
• Fits 2007-2010 Chrysler Sebring, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2009-2010 Dodge Journey, compatible with models that do not have air conditioning.
• Fits 2007-2009 Jeep Compass.
• Fits 2007-2009 Jeep Patriot.
• Fits 2000-2005 Toyota Echo.