Dorman 973-471 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor - Front

Dorman 973-471 HVAC Blower Motor Resistor

Restore proper cabin airflow control with this direct replacement HVAC blower motor resistor from Dorman. Built for vehicles with automatic air conditioning controls, it helps bring back the correct fan speeds when the original resistor has failed.

• Direct replacement blower motor resistor for selected Honda and Acura applications
• Matches original equipment operation and performance on confirmed vehicles
• 1 rectangle connector, female connector gender, 4 male terminals
• Blade terminal type with 2 bolt holes for mounting
• Package includes the blower motor resistor and instructions
• Cross-reference: this part cross-references JA1945 and RU815 for the same application

Detailed Product Information

Dorman 973-471 is an HVAC blower motor resistor designed for front-mounted applications on 2012-2016 Honda CR-V, 2012-2015 Honda Civic, 2013-2017 Honda Accord, 2013-2018 Acura ILX, and 2013-2018 Acura RDX with automatic air conditioning controls. If the blower only works on certain speeds or stops responding altogether, this resistor restores the fan control circuit used by the HVAC system. The part number 973-471 is a direct replacement built to match the original electrical layout and connector style.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Blower motor works only on one or a few fan speeds
• No cabin airflow from the HVAC vents
• Intermittent heater or A/C fan operation
• Burnt or heat-damaged blower resistor failure
• Loss of proper climate control fan response in Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Acura ILX, or Acura RDX

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses automatic air conditioning controls before ordering. Confirm the connector shape, terminal count, and mounting points match the original part before installation. The resistor mounts with 2 bolt holes and uses a single female rectangle connector with blade terminals. Follow the included instructions and inspect the blower motor connector and wiring for heat damage before installing the new resistor.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement resistor to match the function and performance of the original equipment on the listed applications. The included instructions support a straightforward replacement process for the confirmed fitment vehicles.