Universal Air SW11528C HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Universal Air Blower Resistor SW11528C

Restore proper HVAC blower speed control with the Universal Air Blower Resistor SW11528C. This HVAC blower motor resistor is a direct-fit replacement for select Kia Rio, Rio5, Rondo, Spectra, and Spectra5 applications, helping bring back consistent fan operation across the speed settings.

Key Features

• HVAC blower motor resistor for select Kia vehicles
• Direct-fit replacement for blower speed control circuits
• Fits 2001-2005 Kia Rio, N/A
• Fits 2006 Kia Rio, N/A, from 06/14/2005 to 06/13/2005
• Fits 2007-2011 Kia Rio and 2007-2011 Kia Rio5, N/A
• Fits 2007-2010 Kia Rondo, N/A
• Fits 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, N/A
• Fits 2005-2006 Kia Spectra5, N/A
• Fits 2007-2008 Kia Spectra5, N/A, not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control system
• Part number SW11528C for identification and ordering

Detailed Description

The Universal Air Blower Resistor SW11528C is built for HVAC systems that need reliable blower motor speed regulation. In Kia Rio, Kia Rio5, Kia Rondo, Kia Spectra, and Kia Spectra5 models, a failing resistor can interrupt one or more fan speeds, leaving the cabin blower stuck on a single setting or inoperative at certain speeds. This replacement restores the resistor function used by the climate control system to manage airflow through the cabin.

Use SW11528C when servicing a Kia Rio blower resistor, Kia Spectra blower resistor, or Kia Rondo HVAC blower motor resistor application. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Issues This Part Can Solve

• Blower motor works only on certain fan speeds
• Cabin fan stops responding at lower or higher settings
• HVAC airflow becomes intermittent
• Loss of blower speed control in the dash climate system
• Resistor-related fan failure in select Kia Rio, Spectra, and Rondo models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s HVAC system before ordering, especially on 2007-2008 Kia Spectra5 models, which are not compatible with Automatic Temperature Control systems. Match the part number SW11528C to the original resistor and confirm the build date notes for the 2006 Kia Rio and 2006 Kia Rio5 applications.

Quality Assurance

Universal Air offers this blower resistor as a replacement component for the listed Kia applications. Confirm fitment against the vehicle year, model, and HVAC configuration before installation.