First-Generation FR-S/BRZ/86 Blower Motor: Manual Resistor vs Automatic Controller
2013-2016 Scion FR-S (ZN6); 2013-2020 Subaru BRZ (ZC6); 2017-2020 Toyota 86 (ZN6); U.S.-market first generation only; identify manual HVAC versus dual-zone automatic HVAC from installed controls and VIN.
WHERE TO BUY
Open an exact listing, then confirm fitment, stock, price, and shipping with the seller before ordering.
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The hard fitment split is installed HVAC equipment, not transmission. Manual HVAC generally uses three rotary controls and a stepped resistor; dual-zone automatic HVAC uses AUTO/digital temperature controls and a solid-state controller. FR-S/86 and BRZ trim tendencies are insufficient by themselves because premium and special editions vary; verify controls, connector and VIN.
OEM numbers
Toyota/Scion blower motor SU003-02079Subaru blower motor 72223AJ030manual-HVAC resistor Toyota/Scion SU003-A0016 and Subaru 73532AJ010automatic-HVAC solid-state controller/power transistor Toyota/Scion SU003-02122 and Subaru 73533AJ000.Supersession
No formal Toyota/Subaru cross-brand supersession or equivalence is claimed; retain the parallel badge catalog families. Second-generation Subaru controller 73533CC000 is excluded.
Fitment
The hard fitment split is installed HVAC equipment, not transmission. Manual HVAC generally uses three rotary controls and a stepped resistor; dual-zone automatic HVAC uses AUTO/digital temperature controls and a solid-state controller. FR-S/86 and BRZ trim tendencies are insufficient by themselves because premium and special editions vary; verify controls, connector and VIN.
Aftermarket options
Genuine Toyota/Subaru and vehicle-specific aftermarket motors, resistors and controllers are available. Match the installed HVAC branch and connector. No first-party standalone repair pigtail was verified across all badges and branches, so do not publish an unqualified connector interchange.
Before you buy
Match the installed manual or automatic HVAC controls, connector and VIN before ordering; badge, model year and transmission alone are insufficient. High-only or missing lower speeds on manual HVAC can suggest the resistor circuit, but test power, ground, fuse, relay, command and motor load before replacing parts. Noise or excessive current can indicate the motor. Connector heat warrants terminal and airflow-restriction inspection but is not evidence of a platform-wide defect. Do not operate a resistor or controller outside its installed airflow.
Research and fitment sources
Supersede reviewed 13 unique research sources for this guide. 7 also appear above as a seller or official action and are not repeated here; 6 additional citations follow.
Research last verified .
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- Pressroom toyota — limited scion monogram series frs tc
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- Standardbrand — a closer look blower motor resistor operation
