Global Parts 1712700 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for GM A-Body and J-Body

Restore proper blower fan speed control with Global Parts part number 1712700. This HVAC blower motor resistor is a direct-fit electrical replacement for select Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac vehicles equipped with air conditioning.

• HVAC blower motor resistor for select GM applications
• Fits vehicles with A/C where listed in the fitment data
• Supports blower motor speed control across multiple fan settings
• Cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 973-076 for the same application
• Global Parts 1712700 replacement for common GM HVAC service needs

Detailed Fitment and Function

Global Parts 1712700 is used in the HVAC control circuit to regulate blower motor speed in compatible Buick Skylark, Chevrolet Cavalier, Chevrolet Corsica, Pontiac Grand Am, Pontiac Sunbird, Oldsmobile Achieva, and related GM platforms. It also fits Buick Century, Buick Skyhawk, Cadillac Cimarron, Chevrolet Celebrity, Oldsmobile Calais, Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera, Oldsmobile Cutlass Cruiser, Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais, Oldsmobile Firenza, and Pontiac 6000 applications listed in the fitment data. This part number 1712700 is a practical replacement when the blower only works on certain speeds or stops responding correctly.

What It Helps Fix

• Blower motor works on only one or a few fan speeds
• No cabin airflow from the HVAC vents at selected settings
• Intermittent blower operation in A/C-equipped vehicles
• Loss of resistor-controlled fan speed output
• HVAC fan speed inconsistency in older GM systems

Installation Notes

Before installation, make sure electrical components are free of debris and moisture, as noted by the manufacturer. Inspect the connector and surrounding HVAC housing for heat damage or corrosion before installing Global Parts 1712700. Confirm the vehicle is equipped with A/C and match the fitment listing exactly by year, make, and model.

Quality Assurance

Global Parts 1712700 is built as an OE-style service replacement for the listed GM applications. It cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 973-076 and AP Exhaust 20072 for the same application.