Dorman 973-954 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor Kit for Kia and Hyundai

Dorman 973-954 is an HVAC blower motor resistor kit that replaces an overheated or corroded original equipment resistor on select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It includes the resistor and a harness pigtail to restore blower speed control when the factory connector has heat damage or corrosion.

• HVAC blower motor resistor kit for select Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Hyundai Tucson applications
• Includes a resistor and harness pigtail for repair of damaged electrical connections
• Female connector with male blade terminals
• 4-wire, 4-terminal design with a 10-inch wiring harness length
• Gasket or seal included for the installation interface
• Two mounting holes for OE-style placement
• Package contents: blower motor resistor and instructions

Detailed Product Overview

This Dorman HVAC blower motor resistor kit is built for vehicles that have lost one or more blower speeds due to resistor failure or connector heat damage. The Dorman 973-954 is a direct repair solution for select 2004-2010 Kia and Hyundai models, including 2004-2007 Kia Spectra, 2005-2007 Kia Spectra5, 2008 Kia Sportage with manual air conditioning, 2009-2010 Kia Sportage, 2006-2007 Hyundai Tucson with manual air conditioning, and 2008-2009 Hyundai Tucson without HCC Code (Halla Climate Control). This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Blower motor only works on certain speed settings
• No cabin airflow from the HVAC system
• Intermittent fan operation caused by a failing resistor
• Heat-damaged or corroded factory connector at the resistor
• Electrical resistance issues that affect HVAC fan output

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC configuration before ordering, especially manual air conditioning and HCC Code requirements on listed Tucson applications. Inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding wiring for heat damage before installation, and replace any damaged terminals or pigtail sections as needed. Use the included instructions and confirm the resistor seats correctly against the mounting surface and seal.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures this resistor kit as an OE-style replacement for the original failed component on the listed Kia and Hyundai applications. The design focuses on restoring proper blower motor speed control while addressing the connector damage commonly found at the resistor location.