Cardone 85-3528 Windshield Wiper Motor - Rear

Rear Wiper Motor for Audi and Volkswagen

Restore rear window wiping performance with this new CARDONE windshield wiper motor, part number 85-3528. It is built for select Audi A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, Allroad Quattro, S4, S6, and Volkswagen Passat rear applications, with design updates aimed at longer service life and consistent operation.

Key Features

• New CARDONE windshield wiper motor for rear applications
• Stronger gear material than original equipment to reduce wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely measured lubricant for quiet operation and extended life
• Load tested for reliable performance
• Magnets provide torque for demanding weather and worn linkage conditions
• Blade terminal type with 3 mounting holes and eyelet/grommet mounting
• Package includes the wiper motor and instruction manual
• Washer pump not included

Product Details

CARDONE’s Windshield Wiper Motor line is engineered from decades of remanufacturing and reverse-engineering experience, then refined as a new replacement design. For rear wiper service on Audi and Volkswagen vehicles, part number 85-3528 is built to deliver dependable motor output, stable parking action, and durable gear engagement. This part cross-references Audi 8L0955711B and Volkswagen 3B9955711C for the same application.

Compatible With rear wiper motor applications on 1998-2001 Audi A4 and A4 Quattro, 1999-2000 Audi A6, 2001-2002 Audi S4, 2002-2003 Audi S6, 2001-2005 Audi Allroad Quattro, and 1998-2002 Volkswagen Passat. For 2003 Volkswagen Passat, verify fitment to VIN # 3B-3-400 000.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear wiper motor failure or no movement
• Slow, weak, or inconsistent rear wiper operation
• Wiper parking issues or blades stopping out of position
• Noise from worn gears or internal motor wear
• Intermittent operation caused by aging motor components

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses a rear wiper motor without a washer pump before ordering. If the wipers stop in the middle of the glass, inspect the crank arm position and reset the park alignment according to the vehicle service procedure. If the washer pump is defective, some systems will not allow the motor to operate, so bench test both components before replacement. This part is not for moisture-sensitive wiper systems unless the vehicle application matches the listed fitment.

Quality Assurance

Each motor is load tested during production and assembled with the correct lubricant amount to support quiet, long-term operation. The gear design uses a stronger material than original equipment to help reduce premature wear and breakage in demanding rear wiper service.