Dorman 973-517 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit - Front or Rear

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit for Climate Control

Dorman 973-517 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor on select Chrysler, Dodge, and Jeep vehicles. It includes the resistor and harness pigtail needed to restore blower speed control in climate control systems.

Key Features

• Direct replacement blower motor resistor kit for HVAC electrical repair
• Includes a 6-inch wiring harness with 5 blade terminals
• Female connector with male terminals for the repair connection
• 2 mounting holes and 2 connectors for application-specific installation
• Package contents include a blower motor resistor, wire harness, butt connectors, mounting plate, and mounting screws
• Cross-references Dorman 973-517 for the same application with 4P1490

Detailed Description

This Dorman blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles that use climate control and need replacement of a damaged resistor and connector interface. It addresses common HVAC electrical failures on Jeep Liberty, Dodge Nitro, Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and related applications where the original resistor or connector has overheated, corroded, or lost reliable contact. Part number 973-517 is listed for front, rear, and auxiliary HVAC positions depending on the vehicle, including 2008-2012 Jeep Liberty, 2007-2011 Dodge Nitro, and 2001-2007 Chrysler Town & Country front applications.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor only working on certain speeds
• No airflow from the HVAC blower motor
• Intermittent fan operation caused by heat-damaged terminals
• Corroded or burned resistor connector at the HVAC harness
• Loss of climate control blower speed selection

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC position and connector style before installation. This kit uses a 5-terminal blade connection and includes a harness pigtail for repair of the original electrical connector. Confirm fitment for the exact year, make, model, and HVAC location, especially on Chrysler Town & Country, Dodge Grand Caravan, and Jeep Grand Cherokee applications where front, rear, and climate-control configurations vary. Dorman 973-517 is intended for vehicles listed in the fitment data and should be matched to the original connector layout before service.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies replacement HVAC electrical components for service repairs on select OE-style applications. This kit is built to replace the original resistor and connector assembly on the listed vehicles and restore proper blower motor circuit function when the factory parts have failed.