Blower Resistor

Blower Motor Resistor & Control Module – Key Features at a Glance

Blower motor resistors and electronic control modules regulate fan speed in vehicle HVAC systems.

Two types:

  • Resistor‑based – uses series resistors to drop voltage; provides 3–4 fixed speeds. Generates heat, needs cooling fins; prone to thermal failure.

  • Electronic module – uses PWM (pulse‑width modulation) for infinitely variable, smooth speed control. More efficient, with built‑in overcurrent, overheat, and short‑circuit protection.

Common features: compact design, plug‑and‑play connectors, integrated thermal fuse (resistor type), and diagnostic capability (module type). Operating voltage: 12V (24V for trucks); temperature range: –40°C to +85°C.

Failure signs: fan only works on highest speed (resistor burned out) or no speed variation at all (module failed).

Applications: passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and aftermarket replacements – essential for cabin comfort and defogging.

 

Blow Resistor|OE:1J0907521,357907521,
Blow Resistor|OE:1J0907521,357907521,

Blow Resistor|OE:1J0907521,357907521,|Model:Audi A4 TT Golf Jetta Eurovan

Blow Resistor|OE:LR031677,7T4Z-19E624-A,PCE500010,C2P8269,,C2Z6538,DORMAN:973-255        973-584
Blow Resistor|OE:LR031677,7T4Z-19E624-A,PCE500010,C2P8269,,C2Z6538,DORMAN:973-255 973-584

Blow Resistor|OE:LR031677,7T4Z-19E624-A,PCE500010,C2P8269,,C2Z6538,DORMAN:973-255 973-584|Model:Jaguar 2019-07, Land Rover 2016-05

Blow Resistor|OE:8693262,,9171541,,32392296DORMAN:973-102
Blow Resistor|OE:8693262,,9171541,,32392296DORMAN:973-102

Blow Resistor|OE:8693262,,9171541,,32392296DORMAN:973-102|Model:Volvo S60 2009-01, Volvo S80 2006-99, Volvo V70 2007-01, Volvo XC70 2007-03, Volvo XC90 2014-03

Blow Resistor|OE:90566802,90512510DORMAN:973-123
Blow Resistor|OE:90566802,90512510DORMAN:973-123

Blow Resistor|OE:90566802,90512510DORMAN:973-123|Model:Cadillac Catera 2001-97

Blow Resistor|OE:10381264,,23454134DORMAN:973-575
Blow Resistor|OE:10381264,,23454134DORMAN:973-575

Blow Resistor|OE:10381264,,23454134DORMAN:973-575|Model:Chevrolet Malibu 2012-04, Pontiac G6 2010-06, Saturn Aura 2009-07

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S2K941,79330S3VA51DORMAN:973-548
Blow Resistor|OE:79330S2K941,79330S3VA51DORMAN:973-548

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S2K941,79330S3VA51DORMAN:973-548|Model:Acura MDX 2006-01, Honda Pilot 2008-03

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S3VA01,79330S84A41DORMAN:973-541
Blow Resistor|OE:79330S3VA01,79330S84A41DORMAN:973-541

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S3VA01,79330S84A41DORMAN:973-541|Model:Acura MDX 2006-01, Honda Pilot 2008-03

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S10A41,79330S10A42,,3A1333DORMAN:973-561         973-179
Blow Resistor|OE:79330S10A41,79330S10A42,,3A1333DORMAN:973-561 973-179

Blow Resistor|OE:79330S10A41,79330S10A42,,3A1333DORMAN:973-561 973-179|Model:Honda Civic 2000-99, Honda CR-V 2001-97, Honda Insight 2006-00

Blow Resistor|OE:52474437DORMAN:973-551
Blow Resistor|OE:52474437DORMAN:973-551

Blow Resistor|OE:52474437DORMAN:973-551|Model:Chevrolet Blazer 2002-98, GMC Jimmy 2002-98, Oldsmobile Bravada 2001-98

Blow Resistor|OE:5012699AA,5061587AA,,68027884ABDORMAN:973-424,      973-176
Blow Resistor|OE:5012699AA,5061587AA,,68027884ABDORMAN:973-424, 973-176

Blow Resistor|OE:5012699AA,5061587AA,,68027884ABDORMAN:973-424, 973-176|Model:Jeep Grand Cherokee 2001-99

Blow Resistor|OE:NE5161-B15
Blow Resistor|OE:NE5161-B15

Blow Resistor|OE:NE5161-B15|Model:Mazda MX-5 2015-06, Mazda MX-5 Miata 2015-06

Blow Resistor|OE:2722670T03,4P1687DORMAN:973-581
Blow Resistor|OE:2722670T03,4P1687DORMAN:973-581

Blow Resistor|OE:2722670T03,4P1687DORMAN:973-581|Model:Infiniti 2017-14, Infiniti 2003-97, Nissan 2017-07, Nissan 2004-96