Universal Air SW11290C HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for GM Vans

Universal Air SW11290C is an HVAC blower motor resistor for select Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, Saturn, and Oldsmobile applications. It is used to control blower motor speed in vehicles with manual climate control, including several Uplander, Montana, Rendezvous, Terraza, Relay, Aztek, and Silhouette models.

Key Features

• HVAC blower motor resistor for blower speed control
• Fits 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, N/A
• Fits 2006-2009 Pontiac Montana, N/A
• Fits 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, N/A; not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system
• Fits 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, N/A; not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system
• Fits 2005-2007 Saturn Relay, N/A
• Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, N/A
• Fits 2001-2005 Pontiac Montana, Front
• Fits 2003-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette, Front
• Fits 2001-2002 Oldsmobile Silhouette, Front; not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system
• Part number SW11290C for application matching and ordering

Detailed Description

Universal Air Blower Resistor SW11290C is a direct-fit HVAC blower motor resistor for vehicles that use a resistor-based fan speed circuit. It is a practical replacement when the blower motor only works on certain speeds or stops responding at lower settings. This part number SW11290C is listed for multiple GM minivan and crossover applications, including Chevrolet Uplander and Pontiac Montana models.

Compatible With 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, 2006-2009 Pontiac Montana, 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, 2005-2007 Saturn Relay, 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, and 2001-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette applications as noted above. For fitment verification, confirm whether the vehicle uses manual HVAC controls, since several listings are not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control systems.

Common Issues This Part May Address

• Blower motor works only on one speed
• Lower fan speeds do not operate
• Intermittent cabin airflow from the vents
• No response from the HVAC blower switch at selected settings
• Resistor failure in manual climate control systems

Installation Notes

Verify the original resistor connector style and HVAC control type before installation. This part is listed for front or N/A positions depending on application, so match the vehicle exactly by year, make, model, and HVAC configuration. If the vehicle has Automatic Temperature Control, confirm exclusion notes before ordering.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air SW11290C is cataloged as a blower resistor under the HVAC motors, core, case, and related components category. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.