Your fan isn’t working correctly in your car? In most cases it will work on low-speed settings, but nothing through the mid-range. Odds are the problem is your Blower Motor Resistor. This video shows you how I replaced it on my 2014 Subaru Crosstrek. This video can also be a guide for other Subaru models. Impreza, WRX, STI, Forester, Crosstrek (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017) This video is for the Auto HVAC system. If you have a Manual HVAC system, the location is the same place. The part is different though. It still has a pigtail to unplug, this system has two screws holding the part in place. With an Auto or Manual HVAC system, it’s easy to replace this part on your own. If you have questions feel free to ask in the comments.
Part Number: (for AUTO HVAC is) 73533YC000 It fits many models. Just verify your cars model.
Manual Info is at the bottom. Scroll down.
AUTO HVAC Info
Part Number: 73533YC000
I paid $68.74 for mine at the dealership. After printing out a cheaper price from one of the Subaru parts places online.
Fits Crosstrek, Forester, Impreza, STI, WRX
AUTO HVAC Blower Motor Resistor
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Part Number (for MANUAL HVAC systems is) 72226FG001
(Verify your part number for the Manual systems. Above number replaces 72226FG000; 72226FJ000
The location is the same, the part is just a little different. It still has a plug to remove. It is held in place by two screws. Just remove the screws off the sides. Remove the old part and replace it with the new one.
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I appreciate this video very much. It was so detailed and easy to follow. Thanks to this video my replacement was successful and saved me a ton of money.
Thank you very much for all the detail in this video! My fan will not turn on no matter what setting it’s on. I had a friend take a quick look. He unplugged the connector and plugged it back in. It worked the rest of the day. After getting home and turning off the car for the night, upon turning on the car the next morning, again the fan does not turn on. Do you think it could be a bad resistor? Thanks in advance!
Thank you so much for such a calm, patient tutorial video. Everything worked out great for my replacement
I didn’t need to do this particular job on my car but just happen to watch this video. This is a well done instructional video.
If you have small enough hands and arms you can reach through that hole and pull the resistor out
This is one of the best how to car fix videos I've ever seen, it shows every step slowly and well shot with the camera! Bravo!
Thank you, sir! Great step by step, saved me some money.
Great video, love all the detail and the extra care and time you take to show exactly how to unclip things etc, thank you…
Hello @IamWedge ! I really enjoyed your video and I would need a little advice before going into this. I have a subaru Forester 2009. 2 weeks ago my heating stops working. I change the fuse that was blown (#22) and it worked, so I was pretty happy about it but was wondering on how long it would last. So yesterday it blown again (#22). I change it again this morning and it works in all position/setting/power (0-4, cold or hot, back defrost). Made some research and arrived here… what should be my next step to be ready for winter? Thanks you so much for your time!
So my a/c started going losing power and pulling air when accelerating. My fan was making a weird noise, opened it up and removed a few leaves and still the click sound persists and fan power goes up and down like it's struggling. I've ordered the blower motor fan but now wondering if it is the resistor? Should I replace both?
I’ve been having issues with my Blower Motor on my 2017 Toyota 86. I figure since 90% of that car made by Subaru and in their factory I’d ask.
My AC has gone on and off for the past 2 weeks, the Blower Motor seemed fine and wasn’t working before I removed it, then I took it out, plugged it back in, and it worked instantly. The Relay is easier to access but didn’t seem worn or damaged so I left it. The AC worked good until I drove the car again and it started make clicking noises like before until it went out.
Could it be my relay???
Hi Doug, excellent videos.
I have 2004 Subaru Legacy Wagon – the blower is running "slow" on all four speeds – there's air being blown out but less than historical.
Is this likely to be the blower motor or the resistor or something else…
Thanks!
Hey Doug: My Crosstek fan stopped blowing suddenly. the control ights up but the fan doen't work in any setrting. Also my airconditioner knob controll doesn;t light up in any setting, and neither the AC or the healter works. Any help here? Is it the resistor, fan or both? How can I be sure? Thanks in advance.
Would this cause the air to acted up? Mine is acting weird. When I have the air conditioning off and just the fan on it blows like the air conditioning is on. When I have the sir conditioning on it blows hot air when the car is under pressure going up hills
This video is so helpful. Doug you're a great teacher! Thank you very much for sharing.