Cardone 42-126 Power Window Motor - Front Left or Front Right

Cardone 42-126 Power Window Motor

Restore smooth window movement with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Built as a direct-fit OE replacement, Cardone 42-126 is re-engineered, renewed, and tested to match original equipment performance for front left and front right applications on select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment core for direct vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reuse or replacement as needed
• Motor magnets recharged for consistent efficiency and operation
• Lubricated for quiet operation and long service life
• Compatible with OE mounting and regulator interfaces
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting

Product Details

The Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE-style fit and function for repair work that needs a dependable replacement without changing the factory window system. This remanufactured motor is assembled from original equipment cores, then inspected, gauged, and tested so the finished unit matches the vehicle’s original mounting and operating requirements. For applications with auto up/down features, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the vehicle application, and the motor ships in the full up position.

Fits 1991-1996 Buick Regal, front left. Fits 1988-1996 Buick Regal, front right. Fits 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, front left. Fits 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, front left. Fits 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, front left. Fits 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, front left. Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, front left. Fits 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, front right. Fits 1988-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front right. Fits 1990-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front left. Fits 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front left. Fits 1990-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, front left. Fits 1988-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, front right.

This part cross-references Buick 22138764 and Pontiac 22087325 for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Window glass that will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window operation
• Intermittent power window response
• Noisy window motor operation caused by worn internal components
• Loss of factory-style window travel on select auto-up/down systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Do not bench-test express up/down motors before they are fully coupled to the regulator, or the travel limits may need to be reset. If the vehicle uses an anti-pinch feature, the system may require a reset after installation if the motor was disturbed from its factory-set position. For 2-wire motors, direction is controlled by polarity; if the motor runs one way but not the other, inspect the switch and wiring. Package contents include the window lift motor, screws, nuts, and instruction sheet.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone 42-126 remanufactured window lift motor is 100% tested, including load testing on a simulated window fixture. Internal gears are inspected and renewed or replaced when out of specification, and the remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part.