Cardone 42-127 Window Motor - Front Left or Front Right

Overview

Cardone 42-127 is a remanufactured power window motor built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement. It is engineered from original equipment cores, then renewed and tested to match factory performance for the window lift system.

Compatible with Buick Regal, Chevrolet Caprice, and Pontiac Grand Prix applications, this motor supports front left and front right fitments across multiple model years. The Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE-style replacement parts for dependable operation and consistent fit.

Key Features

• Remanufactured from original equipment cores for OE-style fitment
• 100% tested, including simulated window load testing for speed and strength
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed or replaced as needed
• Lubricated for quiet operation and long service life
• Through-hole mounting with 3 mounting holes and 2-wire design
• Gear included; regulator not included

Detailed Description

Cardone 42-127 is a remanufactured window lift motor for vehicles that use a 2-wire, through-hole mounting design. It is built to match O.E. mounting and regulator interfaces, with internal gears renewed for reuse or replaced when out of specification. For auto up/down applications, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the vehicle application, and the motor is shipped in the full-up position.

This part cross-references Buick 22138765 and Pontiac 22087326 for the same application. It fits 1988-1996 Buick Regal, front left; 1991-1996 Buick Regal, front right; 1991-1996 Buick Roadmaster, front right; 1993-1996 Cadillac Fleetwood, front right; 1991-1996 Chevrolet Caprice, front right; 1994-1996 Chevrolet Impala, front right; 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, front left; 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina, front right; 1988-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front left; 1990-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, front right; 1991-1992 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, front right; 1988-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, front left; and 1990-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, front right.

Common Uses

• Restores slow or weak window movement
• Addresses a window that stops before reaching full travel
• Helps correct noisy or inconsistent window lift operation
• Replaces a failed motor in the power window system

Installation Notes

Verify the connector style, mounting type, and regulator configuration before installation. Do not bench-test auto up/down motors before they are coupled to the regulator, since travel limits can be affected. If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, follow the vehicle service procedure to reset travel limits.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is tested for speed and strength on a simulated window fixture, and internal parts are inspected and gauged during remanufacturing. Cardone’s remanufactured window lift motors are built from original equipment cores and have been produced for nearly half a century.