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Some expensive-looking problems have surprisingly small solutions. FixInstead shares repairs we've actually worked through, the lessons learnt, and the parts and tools that made a difference.

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The actual Valeo rear wiper motor removed from a 2019 Audi Q8 for repair
ORIGINAL MOTOR · 2019 AUDI Q8
Repair, don't replace.
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A repair worth sharing.

It began with a leaking Audi rear washer. Years of water ingress and corrosion made a functioning motor look like an expensive replacement job.

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Audi Q8 rear washer leaking into the tailgate?

Green staining around the boot latch. A rear wiper that may stop parking properly. Water where it shouldn't be. Here's what happened during a real 2019 Audi Q8 repair, and the repair options now available for compatible Audi models.

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Rear wiper motor washer-fluid elbow inside the Audi Q8 tailgate, with the leak location identified
What you'll find

Useful knowledge, without the guesswork.

Corrosion found inside the Audi Q8 rear wiper motor during the repair
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What went wrong

First-hand fault finding, symptoms and the decisions that led to a working repair.

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What you actually need

Repair options built around a real fix, with a guide that explains the job.

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Keep a good motor going

Two ways to tackle the same rear-washer leak.

Already have the tools? Choose the replacement seal and guide. Want the essentials together? Choose the repair kit.

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