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Dorman 973-467 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit - Front
| Brand | Dorman 973-467 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Gasket or Seal Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | 1 Blower Motor Resistor; Wire Harness; 4 Butt Connectors; Instructions |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Wire Quantity | 4 |
| Wiring Harness Included | Yes |
| Wiring Harness Length | 9 |
| Fits | Dodge and Jeep · 6 vehicles |
Replacement kit. Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for a direct repair.
Blade terminals. Four-wire, female connector with a matching male terminal layout.
Harness included. Comes with a wire harness, butt connectors, and instructions.
Cross-references 68003998AA, JA1548 and RU644 for the same application. See all 4.
Dorman HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit
Dorman 973-467 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control on select vehicles. It includes the resistor and a replacement harness pigtail for a direct repair on manual HVAC systems.
Key Features
- Replacement HVAC blower motor resistor kit for manual air conditioning controls
- Includes a harness pigtail to address heat-damaged or corroded connector ends
- Female connector with male blade terminals for the specified application
- 4-wire design with 4 terminal connections
- Front-position application for select Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty models
- Package contents include the blower motor resistor, wire harness, butt connectors, and instructions
Detailed Description
This Dorman blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles that have lost one or more blower speeds due to resistor failure or connector damage. Part number 973-467 is a practical repair solution for 2007-2009 Dodge Nitro and 2007-2009 Jeep Liberty models equipped with manual air conditioning controls. The included harness pigtail helps restore a secure electrical connection where the original connector has been overheated or corroded, supporting reliable blower motor operation in the front HVAC system.
This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Fix
- Blower motor only working on certain speed settings
- No cabin airflow from the front HVAC blower
- Intermittent fan operation caused by heat-damaged resistor circuits
- Corroded or overheated connector terminals at the resistor plug
- Electrical resistance issues in manual climate control blower circuits
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify manual air conditioning control equipment before ordering. This resistor kit mounts in the front HVAC location and uses a 2-hole mounting pattern. The harness pigtail is included for connector repair, and the package also contains butt connectors and instructions for the wiring repair portion of the job. Confirm terminal style, connector gender, and wire count against the original part before installation.
Quality Assurance
Dorman replacement parts are engineered to address common OE failure points such as heat damage and connector corrosion. Part number 973-467 is intended to restore proper blower motor resistor function on the listed Dodge Nitro and Jeep Liberty applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Dodge | Nitro | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
| 2009 | Jeep | Liberty | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
| 2008 | Dodge | Nitro | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
| 2008 | Jeep | Liberty | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
| 2007 | Dodge | Nitro | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
| 2007 | Jeep | Liberty | Front | Compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls. |
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