Dorman 973-548 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Brand Dorman 973-548
Connector Gender Female
Connector Quantity 1
Gasket or Seal Included No
Mounting Hardware Included No
Mounting Hole Quantity 0
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 and Acura · 12 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 connector repair.

Cross-references Beck/Arnley 204-0047, 4P1493 and 79330S2K941 for the same application. See all 6.

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Dorman 973-548 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

Dorman 973-548 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original resistor on select Honda and Acura vehicles. It includes the resistor and a harness pigtail to restore blower speed control in the HVAC system.

Key Features

  • Direct replacement blower motor resistor kit for HVAC electrical repair
  • Includes a 4-wire harness pigtail with female connector and male blade terminals
  • 6-inch wiring harness length for service replacement use
  • Connector quantity: 1; terminal quantity: 4
  • Package contents: blower motor resistor and wire harness
  • Compatible with 2003-2008 Honda Pilot auxiliary unit applications
  • Compatible with 2001-2006 Acura MDX auxiliary unit applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles where the original resistor has failed from heat damage or corrosion. The kit addresses the electrical connection at the blower circuit by pairing the resistor with a replacement harness pigtail, helping restore proper fan-speed operation in the HVAC system. It is a practical service part for Honda Pilot and Acura MDX auxiliary unit repairs, including 2003-2008 Honda Pilot and 2001-2006 Acura MDX applications. This part cross-references Beck/Arnley 204-0047 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Resolve

  • Blower motor only works on certain fan speeds
  • No airflow from the HVAC blower at selected settings
  • Heat-damaged resistor connector or melted wiring at the plug
  • Corrosion at the original resistor harness connection
  • Intermittent HVAC fan operation caused by electrical resistance issues

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the blower resistor connector and surrounding wiring before installation. If the original connector shows heat damage, replace the damaged section with the included harness pigtail and verify terminal alignment before reconnecting. Confirm the vehicle application by year and model: Fits 2003-2008 Honda Pilot, auxiliary unit; includes connector. Fits 2001-2006 Acura MDX, auxiliary unit; includes connector.

Quality Assurance

Dorman supplies service replacement electrical components for repair applications where the original part has failed. Part number 973-548 is built as a replacement resistor kit for select Honda and Acura HVAC systems.

This part fits 12 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2008HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2007HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2006AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2006HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2005AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2005HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2004AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2004HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2003AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2003HondaPilotN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2002AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; Includes Connector
2001AcuraMDXN/AAuxiliary Unit; 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 — 204-00474P149379330S2K941JA1626RU364RU1057