Cardone 85-2028 Wiper Motor - Front

New Wiper Motor for Select Chevrolet, Cadillac, and Toyota

The Cardone New Windshield Wiper Motor, part number 85-2028, is a direct-bolt replacement built for front windshield wiper operation on select Chevrolet Corvette, Cadillac XLR, and Toyota Sienna applications. It is engineered with upgraded internal gear material to help reduce wear, stripping, and breakage over time.

Key Features

• Brand: Cardone New Windshield Wiper Motor
• Part number: 85-2028
• Cast aluminum housing for durable construction
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• 5-wire design with blade terminals and female connector
• Wiring harness included; harness length 4 in. (101.6 mm)
• 2-speed wiper motor configuration
• No washer pump included
• Package contents: wiper motor and instruction sheet

Detailed Description

Cardone developed this new wiper motor using its experience with reverse-engineered automotive wiper motor design, then refined the gear material for added strength and improved resistance to premature wear. The result is a front wiper motor assembly intended for dependable operation in vehicles that use a direct-bolt mount and a 5-terminal electrical connection. This part number 85-2028 is listed for 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette front, 2004-2009 Cadillac XLR front, and 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna front applications. If you are searching for a replacement wiper motor for a 2005-2013 Chevrolet Corvette or a front wiper motor for a 1998-2003 Toyota Sienna, this unit matches those fitments directly.

This part cross-references 12335959 and 88987070 for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring front windshield wiper movement when the original motor fails
• Correcting intermittent or non-functioning wiper operation
• Replacing a motor with worn gears, stripped drive components, or broken internal parts
• Addressing parking issues when the wipers do not return to the proper rest position
• Replacing a noisy or weak wiper motor on select Corvette, XLR, and Sienna models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, mounting pattern, and vehicle fitment before installation. For hidden-park systems, crank arm position can affect where the blades stop; adjust the crank arm angle on the motor shaft if the wipers park incorrectly. If the wipers do not operate after installation, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump, since a defective washer pump can prevent motor operation on some vehicles. Refer to a vehicle-specific service manual for the reset procedure and final alignment.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this new wiper motor as an improved replacement over the original design, with stronger gear material selected to help reduce premature wear and breakage. Part number 85-2028 is a new component, not a remanufactured unit, and is supplied with an instruction sheet for installation guidance.