Standard Ignition RU1055 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for Select Hyundai and Kia

Standard Ignition RU1055 is an HVAC blower motor resistor built for vehicles with manual fan-speed control. It regulates blower motor voltage to deliver the correct cabin airflow across multiple speed settings, helping restore consistent HVAC operation in supported Hyundai and Kia applications.

• Electronic coil type for controlled blower motor speed regulation
• Bolt-on attachment method for secure mounting
• Black and silver housing with plastic and metal construction
• 2 connector cavities with female connector and male blade terminals
• Supports 3-5 speed HVAC systems
• Standard Ignition RU1055 cross-references OE and aftermarket numbers for the same application

Detailed Product Overview

This HVAC blower motor resistor is engineered for direct replacement use in select Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Kona, Hyundai Palisade, Hyundai Veloster, Hyundai Veloster N, Kia Sportage, Kia Niro, Kia Carnival, Kia Soul, and Kia Niro applications. Standard Ignition RU1055 is used where the blower motor needs stepped resistance control to produce low, medium, and high fan speeds in manual AC systems. It is a practical replacement for vehicles experiencing inconsistent cabin fan output or loss of one or more blower speeds.

This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as 97235J3000 and aftermarket references like BMRA273 for the same application. Standard Ignition RU1055 is a direct-fit service part for HVAC blower motor resistor replacement on supported Hyundai and Kia models.

Common Symptoms It May Address

• Blower motor works only on certain fan speeds
• Cabin fan stays on one speed or stops responding to the switch
• Intermittent HVAC airflow from the dash vents
• Loss of low-speed blower operation
• Resistor failure related to heat damage or electrical wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector style, terminal count, and mounting location before installation. This unit uses a bolt-on design with a polygon-shaped female connector and blade terminals, so matching the original connector and housing layout is important. Confirm whether the vehicle uses manual AC, front HVAC, or front and rear HVAC configuration before ordering. For fitment, this part is listed for 2024-2026 Kia Sportage, front; 2025 Hyundai Tucson; 2025 Kia Carnival; 2022-2025 Kia Niro; 2022-2024 Hyundai Tucson, front and rear; 2022-2023 Hyundai Kona; 2022-2023 Hyundai Palisade, front, w/ Manual AC; 2022-2023 Kia Soul; 2023 Kia Sportage, front, w/ Manual AC; 2019-2022 Hyundai Veloster N; 2021 Hyundai Kona, w/o Auto. AC; and 2019-2020 Hyundai Veloster.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical and HVAC components for service applications, and RU1055 is built to match the specified connector, terminal, and speed-control requirements for the listed vehicles.