Universal Air SW11361C HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front

HVAC Blower Motor Resistor for Kia and Hyundai

Universal Air SW11361C is an HVAC blower motor resistor for select Kia and Hyundai vehicles. It is used in blower speed control systems that do not use Automatic Temperature Control, making it a direct-match service part for common cabin air fan issues.

Key Features

• Brand: Universal Air Blower Resistor line
• Part number: SW11361C
• HVAC blower motor resistor for manual blower speed control systems
• Fits front HVAC applications where listed
• Direct fit for select Kia Optima, Sorento, Forte, Forte5, Forte Koup, Sedona, and Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe XL applications

Detailed Description

Universal Air SW11361C is a blower resistor used to regulate fan speeds in the HVAC system. It is listed for a wide range of Kia and Hyundai models, including 2006-2020 Hyundai Elantra, Sonata, Santa Fe, Santa Fe Sport, and Santa Fe XL, plus Kia Optima, Sorento, Sedona, Forte, Forte5, and Forte Koup applications. This part number, SW11361C, is specified for vehicles without Automatic Temperature Control in most listed applications, with one 2014 and 2012 Hyundai Sonata application noted for both with and without Automatic Temperature Control.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Blower fan stuck on one speed
• Loss of one or more cabin fan speeds
• Intermittent HVAC blower operation
• No air movement from the vents when the fan switch is turned on
• Resistor-related HVAC speed control faults

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC control type before ordering. Many listed applications are not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control systems. Match the part number SW11361C to the vehicle year, make, model, and HVAC configuration shown in the fitment data before installation.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air identifies this part within its Blower Resistor line for HVAC service use. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s original resistor configuration and the notes shown for each application.