Dorman 973-540 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Brand Dorman 973-540
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Gasket or Seal Included No
Mounting Hardware Included No
Mounting Hole Quantity 2
Package Contents 1 Blower Motor Resistor; 1 Wire Harness
Terminal Gender Male
Terminal Quantity 4
Terminal Type Blade
Wire Quantity 4
Wiring Harness Included Yes
Wiring Harness Length 6
Fits Honda · 39 vehicles

Resistor kit. Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for a complete electrical repair.

Direct replacement. Replaces an overheated or corroded original equipment resistor.

Harness included. Comes with a wire harness pigtail for easier installation.

Cross-references Beck/Arnley 204-0014, Standard Ignition RU1022 and 3A1052 for the same application. See all 6.

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Dorman 973-540 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

This HVAC blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles that need replacement of an overheated or corroded original resistor and connector. Dorman 973-540 includes the resistor and harness pigtail to restore blower speed control on select Honda applications, including Honda Odyssey and Honda Accord models.

Key Features

  • Direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor kit for select Honda vehicles
  • Includes a resistor and wire harness pigtail for connector repair
  • Female connector with male blade terminals
  • 4-wire harness with 6-inch harness length
  • 2 mounting holes and 4 terminals
  • Fits 1998-2002 Honda Accord and 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey applications

Detailed Description

Dorman 973-540 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit designed to address failed blower speed operation caused by heat damage or corrosion at the original resistor connection. The kit includes the resistor and harness pigtail needed for a cleaner electrical repair on select Honda Accord and Honda Odyssey models. This part cross-references Standard Ignition RU1022 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Honda Accord blower motor resistor kit or a Honda Odyssey HVAC blower resistor replacement, this part number provides a focused OE-style repair solution. It is also a practical choice when the original connector shows signs of heat stress, terminal wear, or corrosion at the blower motor resistor circuit. Dorman 973-540 is a direct-fit electrical repair part for the listed vehicles.

What It Helps Fix

  • Blower motor only working on certain fan speeds
  • No cabin airflow from the HVAC blower circuit
  • Intermittent blower operation caused by damaged resistor terminals
  • Heat-related connector failure at the resistor harness
  • Corrosion at the original blower motor resistor connection

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal count, and mounting-hole layout before installation. This kit uses a female connector with male blade terminals and includes a 4-wire harness; confirm the vehicle’s original configuration matches the listed fitment. Fits 1998-2002 Honda Accord, N/A, and fits 1999-2004 Honda Odyssey, N/A. Professional installation is recommended when the original connector shows heat damage or corrosion.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement electrical components for repair applications that require a direct-fit solution. Part number 973-540 is built as a replacement blower motor resistor kit for the confirmed Honda fitments listed above.

This part fits 39 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelSubmodelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2004HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2003HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2003HondaOdysseyEX-L——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2002HondaAccordLX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaAccordEX-R——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaAccordEX2.3LL4N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaAccordSE——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaAccordDX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaAccordValue Package——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2002HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2002HondaOdysseyCargo——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2002HondaOdysseyEX-L——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2001HondaAccordLX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001HondaAccordEX-R——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001HondaAccordEX2.3LL4N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001HondaAccordDX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001HondaAccordValue Package——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2001HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2001HondaOdysseyCargo——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2000HondaAccordLX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaAccordEX-R——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaAccordEX2.3LL4N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaAccordCoupe——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaAccordSE——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaAccordDX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
2000HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
2000HondaOdysseyCargo——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
1999HondaAccordLX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999HondaAccordEX-R——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999HondaAccordEX2.3LL4N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999HondaAccordCoupe——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999HondaAccordDX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1999HondaOdysseyLX——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
1999HondaOdysseyCargo——N/AMain Unit; Includes Connector
1998HondaAccordLX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998HondaAccordEX-R——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998HondaAccordEX2.3LL4N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998HondaAccordCoupe——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
1998HondaAccordDX——N/ABlower Motor Resistor Kit includes Connector.
Directly replaces or cross-references 6 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Beck/Arnley — 204-0014Standard Ignition — RU10223A105279330S84505JA1252RU334