Cardone 85-4516 Wiper Motor - Front

Windshield Wiper Motor for Hyundai and Kia

The Cardone 85-4516 windshield wiper motor is a new replacement part built for front wiper systems on select Hyundai and Kia vehicles. It is engineered with upgraded internal gear material, controlled lubrication, and load-tested performance for dependable operation in demanding weather.

Compatible With 2005-2017 Hyundai Veloster, Tucson, and Azera, plus 2005-2015 Kia Sportage and Optima front applications, this Cardone New Wiper Motor is designed for direct bolt mounting and blade-style terminals. The 85-4516 is a practical choice when restoring windshield wiping function on a Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Veloster, or Kia Optima.

Key Features

• New Cardone windshield wiper motor, part number 85-4516
• Stronger gear material helps reduce premature wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely lubricated assembly supports quiet operation and long service life
• Load tested for reliable electrical and mechanical performance
• Torque output is designed to handle extreme weather and worn linkage components
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes
• Blade terminal type
• Washer pump not included

Product Details

Cardone builds this wiper motor using experience gained from remanufacturing and reverse engineering automotive wiper systems, then applies that knowledge to a new-design replacement. The motor gears use a tougher, less brittle material than the original design to help resist striping and breakage, while the magnet and torque output are selected to maintain consistent wiping performance. This makes the 85-4516 a solid replacement for front windshield wiper motor service on Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Azera, Hyundai Veloster, Kia Sportage, and Kia Optima applications.

This part cross-references Hyundai 981102E000 and Kia 981101H900 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield
• Parking misalignment at the bottom of the windshield
• Noise or binding caused by worn motor gears

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the vehicle uses a front wiper motor with blade terminals and direct bolt mounting before installation. If the vehicle has hidden park wipers and the blades stop in the wrong position, adjust the crank arm angle on the motor shaft using the vehicle-specific hidden park reset procedure. If the original system includes a washer pump interlock, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component. The package includes a wiper motor and instruction manual.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone New Wiper Motor is load tested during production to verify performance, and the internal gear design uses a stronger material than the original equipment style to improve durability in service. The 85-4516 is also listed as an e-waste item for proper disposal handling.