Cardone 42-1051 Power Window Motor - Rear Left

Cardone 42-1051 Rear Left Window Motor

Restore rear left window operation with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Cardone 42-1051 is a direct-fit O.E. replacement built from original equipment cores, re-engineered and tested to deliver the speed, strength, and fit expected for the application.

Compatible with select Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit models, this rear left window motor is a practical replacement for a failed or noisy power window drive. The Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE-style fitment and renewed internal components for dependable operation.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for direct vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength verification
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reuse or replacement as needed
• Lubricated for quiet operation and long service life
• Fully compatible with OE mounting and regulator design
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting
• Motor magnets are recharged to support efficient operation
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus new part production

Detailed Description

This Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is engineered for rear left applications and is built to match the original equipment configuration. Part number 42-1051 is designed for vehicles that use a 2-wire power window motor and OE-style mounting, making it a straightforward replacement when the original motor slows down, stops working, or becomes noisy. It is shipped in the full up position for auto up/down applications and should be installed according to the vehicle service procedure.

This part cross-references GM OE numbers 10387105 and 15906995 for the same application. Fits 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, rear left; fits 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, rear left; fits 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, rear left; fits 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, rear left.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Rear left window will not move up or down
• Slow, weak, or intermittent window operation
• Noisy window motor operation
• Window stops before reaching the full open or closed position
• Motor failure after wear in the original unit

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the vehicle uses a rear left, 2-wire window motor before installation
• Do not bench-test an express up/down motor before it is coupled to the regulator
• If the motor is operated before installation, travel limits may need to be reset
• Inspect the regulator, tracks, weather-strip, and switch contacts if the window still binds or makes noise
• Follow the vehicle-specific service manual for proper setup and calibration

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured window lift motors are built from original equipment cores, then inspected, gauged, renewed, and tested to meet OE performance expectations. Internal gears are checked for wear, magnets are recharged, and each unit is verified on a simulated load before release.