Dorman - OE Solutions HVAC Blower Motor Resistor P/N:973-134
If your heater and A/C fan has stopped changing speeds, this Dorman blower motor resistor, part number 973-009, is a direct replacement for the front HVAC blower resistor, designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500, 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 and 2003-2006 GMC Sierra 1500. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
The resistor controls the current sent to the blower motor, which gives the cabin fan its different speed settings. If a burnt-out resistor is why your fan runs on only one speed or not at all, this unit replaces it.
Signs this part may need replacing include a blower that works on only one setting, skips speeds, or will not run at all. A failed blower motor or a wiring fault can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause before you replace this Dorman hvac blower motor resistor.
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What does a blower motor resistor do?
It controls the current reaching the blower motor, so the HVAC fan can run at its different speed settings. Dorman 973-009 serves the front blower.
Is this a 2003-2006 Chevy Silverado 1500 blower motor resistor?
Yes. It is listed for the 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 and the 2003-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500. Check the Buyer's Guide tab for every vehicle it fits.
Will it work as a 2006 GMC blower motor resistor for the 2003-2006 GMC Sierra 1500?
Yes. The 2003-2006 GMC Sierra 1500, including the 2006 model year, is one of its listed applications. Other models appear in the Buyer's Guide tab.
What are signs the blower motor resistor may need replacing?
A fan that runs on only one speed or not at all can be a sign of a failed resistor. A bad blower motor or a wiring fault can cause similar symptoms, so diagnose the cause first.
Has this resistor been tested?
Yes. Dorman says it is examined and validated to perform safely and effectively, and it is backed by a team of engineers and inspectors in the United States.
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