Cardone 42-1053 Power Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone 42-1053 Front Left Window Motor

Restore smooth power window operation with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor for the front left door. Built as a direct-fit OE replacement, Cardone 42-1053 is re-engineered, renewed, and tested to match original performance for Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment window lift motor for a precise vehicle fit
• Fits the front left position on select 2003-2010 vehicles
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reliable operation
• Motor magnets are recharged to support consistent output
• Assembled with the correct lubricant amount for quieter operation and longer service life
• Output signals and pulse counts are matched for auto up/down applications where equipped
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus making a new part

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE-style replacements that begin as original equipment cores and are rebuilt to restore factory function. This approach helps maintain the mounting, regulator interface, and electrical behavior expected in the vehicle. Part number 42-1053 is a practical choice when the original front left window motor is slow, noisy, or no longer moves the glass correctly. This part cross-references Saturn 22725060 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Front left window will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window travel
• Noisy window motor operation
• Intermittent window movement from worn internal components
• Auto-up or auto-down function not operating correctly on equipped vehicles

Installation Notes

Compatible With 2005-2010 Chevrolet Cobalt, front left; 2003-2007 Saturn Ion, front left; 2005-2006 Pontiac G4, front left; and 2005-2006 Pontiac Pursuit, front left. The regulator is not included, so inspect the window regulator, tracks, switch, and wiring before installation. If the vehicle uses an express-up or anti-pinch system, do not bench-test the motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator, and reset travel limits if the motor has been operated out of position. For 2-wire motors, verify polarity and ground path before condemning the replacement part. Part number 42-1053 is intended for the front left door only.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is 100% tested on a simulated window fixture to verify speed and strength. Internal gears are inspected and renewed or replaced when out of specification, bushings are gauged and re-impregnated with lubricating oil, and ball bearings are replaced as needed. The result is a remanufactured OE replacement built to deliver consistent operation in Chevrolet Cobalt, Saturn Ion, Pontiac G4, and Pontiac Pursuit applications.