CARDONE New 85-443 front windshield wiper motor for the 1997-2011 Dodge Dakota and other vehicles drives the front wiper arms across the glass. Its gears use a stronger, less brittle material than O.E. to prevent premature wear, stripping and breakage.
- Load tested for reliable performance
- Brushes designed so the armature and contacts are properly matched
- Assembled with a measured amount of lubricant for quiet operation and long life
- Magnets supply the torque needed for extreme weather and for worn parts in the wiper transmission linkage
Quick facts
- Part: CARDONE New 85-443 windshield wiper motor
- Fits: 1997-2011 Dodge Dakota and other vehicles
- Position: Front
- Material: Cast aluminum
- Condition: New
Wipers that stop partway across the glass, run slowly or do not move at all can come from the motor, but also from worn linkage or wiring. Before you replace the motor, rule out a poor ground at the wiring harness, the terminal ground lug or ground strap, and then the switch and its circuit.
Fits
Beyond the 1997-2011 Dodge Dakota, it fits as a windshield wiper motor for the 2002-2007 Jeep Liberty and as a windshield wiper motor replacement for the 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, with one motor needed per vehicle. Driving something else? Look up your year, make and model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Mounting: direct bolt, 3 mounting holes
- Wiper speeds: 2
- Terminals: 5 male blade terminals, female connector
- Wiring harness length: 298.45 mm
Build and materials
- Material: cast aluminum
- Wire quantity: 5
- Wiring harness: included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One wiper motor, one wiring harness and one instruction sheet. The washer pump is not included.
Installation notes
- The instruction sheet that comes with the motor covers the installation steps.
- Bench test the wiper motor and the washer pump before replacing either, because some motors will not run when the washer pump is defective.
Interchange: 55154863 · 55154863AB · 55154863AC · 55154863AE · 55154863AG · 55154863AH · 55154863AI · 55155092 · 55155092AD · 55155895AA · 55155895AB · 55155895AD · 55155895AE
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
55154863, 55154863AB, 55154863AC, 55154863AE, 55154863AG, 55154863AH, 55154863AI, 55155092, 55155092AD, 55155895AA, 55155895AB, 55155895AD, 55155895AE
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this Jeep Grand Cherokee wiper motor fit the 1999-2004 model years?
Yes. CARDONE New 85-443 is listed for the 1999-2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee, and each of those vehicles needs one motor.
Does the CARDONE New 85-443 come with a wiring harness?
Yes. The package holds the wiper motor, its wiring harness and an instruction sheet. A washer pump is not included.
How many speeds does this front wiper motor have?
CARDONE New 85-443 has two wiper speeds and five male blade terminals on the motor.
Why do my wipers keep stopping in the middle of the windshield?
It can come from the wiper motor, but worn linkage or a washer pump fault can also cause it. A shop can bench test the motor and pump to narrow it down.
Is this wiper motor direct bolt, and what material is it made of?
Yes. This motor mounts by direct bolt through 3 mounting holes, and its material is cast aluminum.
