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Standard RU656T HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front
| Brand | Standard RU656T |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Notes | Complete assembly |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Quantity | 4 |
| Terminal Type | Blade |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Fits | Hyundai and Kia · 95 vehicles |
Direct-fit replacement. Built for easier installation with no modifications needed.
Complete assembly. Ready to install as a single unit.
Quality-controlled manufacturing. Tested for performance and reliability.
Cross-references Beck/Arnley 204-0089, Dorman - OE Solutions 973-513 and Eastern Catalytic 20424 for the same application. See all 17.
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HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for Hyundai and Kia
The Standard RU656T HVAC blower motor resistor is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles with manual climate control systems. It is built with quality materials and tested for performance and reliability to help restore proper blower speed operation in Hyundai Santa Fe, Kia Sorento, Kia Sedona, and related applications.
This RU656T assembly is a 12-volt unit with a female connector, 1 connector, male blade terminals, and 4 terminals. It is a complete assembly for a clean OE-style replacement in the HVAC circuit.
Key Features
- Direct-fit HVAC blower motor resistor replacement
- 12-volt electrical design
- Female connector with 1 connector interface
- Male blade terminals with 4-terminal layout
- Complete assembly for OE-style service replacement
- Built with quality materials and tested for performance and reliability
Detailed Description
Standard RU656T is an HVAC blower motor resistor made for manual climate control applications where blower speed control is handled through the resistor circuit. It is a direct-fit replacement that supports straightforward installation and consistent electrical connection. This part cross-references Standard Ignition RU-656 for the same application. The RU656T is used across a wide range of Hyundai and Kia models, including Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento platforms, as well as Kia Optima, Forte, Soul, Sedona, and Hyundai Sonata and Elantra applications with the listed manual-control configurations.
What It Helps Fix
- Blower motor only working on certain fan speeds
- No cabin airflow from the HVAC vents at selected settings
- Intermittent heater or A/C fan operation
- Loss of low, medium, or high blower settings
- Electrical resistance issues in the blower control circuit
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify the vehicle uses manual HVAC control before ordering. Confirm connector style, terminal layout, and application notes such as w/o Auto. AC, w/o Auto. Temp Control, or w/ Manual Control. Body fitment includes 2020-2023 Hyundai Santa Fe, 2011-2023 Kia Sorento, 2015-2021 Kia Sedona, 2006-2019 Kia Optima with manual AC, and additional listed Hyundai and Kia models. For best results, inspect the blower motor connector and surrounding HVAC housing for heat damage before installation.
Quality Assurance
Standard states that this replacement is manufactured with complete quality control throughout the production process and is tested for performance and reliability. The RU656T is built as a direct-fit service part for consistent operation in the specified Hyundai and Kia HVAC applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2023 | Kia | Sorento | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2022 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2022 | Kia | Sorento | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2021 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2.5L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2021 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2021 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2020 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | 2.4L | L4 | GAS | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2020 | Kia | Optima | — | — | GAS | N/A | — |
| 2020 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2020 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2019 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2019 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2019 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2018 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Dual Zone Climate Control |
| 2018 | Kia | Forte | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2018 | Kia | Forte5 | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2018 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2018 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2018 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2017 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2017 | Kia | Forte | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2017 | Kia | Forte Koup | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2017 | Kia | Forte5 | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2017 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2017 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2017 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2016 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2016 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2016 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2016 | Kia | Forte | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2016 | Kia | Forte Koup | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2016 | Kia | Forte5 | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2016 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2016 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2016 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2016 | Kia | Soul | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2015 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2015 | Kia | Forte | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2015 | Kia | Forte Koup | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2015 | Kia | Forte5 | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2015 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2015 | Kia | Sedona | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2015 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2015 | Kia | Soul | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Elantra Coupe | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2014 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2014 | Kia | Forte | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2014 | Kia | Forte Koup | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2014 | Kia | Forte5 | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2014 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2014 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2014 | Kia | Soul | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra Coupe | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Elantra GT | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Santa Fe | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Santa Fe Sport | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Santa Fe XL | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2013 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2013 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2013 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2013 | Kia | Soul | — | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2012 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2012 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2012 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2012 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2011 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2011 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2011 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2011 | Kia | Sorento | — | — | — | Front | w/o Auto. AC |
| 2010 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2010 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2010 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2009 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2009 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2008 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2008 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2007 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2007 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Elantra | — | — | — | N/A | w/o Auto. Temp Control |
| 2006 | Hyundai | Sonata | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual Control |
| 2006 | Kia | Optima | — | — | — | N/A | w/ Manual AC |
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