Dorman 973-513 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-513 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-513 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor and restores blower speed control. It includes the resistor and a replacement harness pigtail for a cleaner electrical repair on select Kia and Hyundai applications.

Key Features

• HVAC blower motor resistor kit for blower speed control repair
• Includes a resistor and wire harness pigtail
• 4-wire, blade-terminal design with 1 female connector and 4 male terminals
• 6-inch wiring harness length
• 2 mounting holes for OE-style installation points
• Direct replacement for select Kia Optima, Sorento, Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup, Sedona, and Hyundai Sonata, Elantra, and Santa Fe applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles that use manual HVAC fan-speed control or non-dual-air-conditioning configurations, depending on application. It is a practical replacement when the original resistor has heat damage, corrosion, or connector wear that affects blower operation. Part number 973-513 is also referenced by cross numbers such as Beck/Arnley 204-0089 for the same application.

Fits 2016-2019 Kia Optima, N/A; Fits 2011-2019 Kia Sorento, N/A, wo/Dual Air Conditioning; Fits 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls; Fits 2014-2018 Kia Forte, N/A; Fits 2014-2018 Kia Forte5, N/A; Fits 2015-2018 Kia Sedona, N/A, wo/Dual Air Conditioning; Fits 2014-2016 Kia Forte Koup, N/A; Fits 2006-2015 Kia Optima, N/A, wo/Dual Air Conditioning; Fits 2006-2014 Hyundai Sonata, N/A, wo/Auto Climate Control; Fits 2007-2013 Hyundai Elantra, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with manual air conditioning controls.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower fan speeds that stop working or only work on certain settings
• Intermittent HVAC fan operation caused by heat-damaged resistor circuits
• Corroded or burned electrical connections at the resistor plug
• Reduced cabin airflow from a failing blower control circuit
• Electrical connector wear at the HVAC resistor harness

Installation Notes

Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring before installation. If the original connector shows heat damage or corrosion, replace it with the included harness pigtail to complete the repair. Verify the vehicle’s HVAC control type and configuration against the fitment notes before ordering, especially on Kia Sorento, Kia Optima, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra, and Hyundai Santa Fe applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this resistor kit as an OE-style replacement for select vehicles, with application-specific fitment and connector details intended to match the original HVAC electrical setup.