Cardone 42-135 Power Window Motor - Rear Left

Cardone 42-135 Rear Left Window Motor

Restore rear left window operation with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement, Cardone 42-135 is re-engineered, renewed, and tested to deliver the speed, strength, and mounting compatibility expected for the application.

This Power Window Motor line focuses on remanufactured Original Equipment cores that are inspected, gauged, and rebuilt for dependable operation. For vehicles such as the Pontiac Grand Prix, Buick Regal, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and Chevrolet Lumina, the goal is a clean OE-style replacement that matches the factory regulator and electrical setup.

Key Features

• Direct-fit remanufactured O.E. replacement for rear left power window service
• Cardone part number 42-135 for application matching and catalog lookup
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting
• Gear included; regulator not included
• Motor is 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength
• Internal components are inspected, gauged, and renewed for reuse or replaced when out of spec
• Magnets are recharged to support efficient operation
• Assembled with the proper lubricant for quieter movement and longer service life
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus making a new part

Detailed Description

Cardone 42-135 is a remanufactured power window motor engineered from an Original Equipment core and renewed to match factory performance. It is built for rear left window applications and is fully compatible with the O.E. mounting and regulator interface. The motor is tested under load, and its internal gears, bushings, bearings, and armature are evaluated during the remanufacturing process to help ensure consistent operation.

For fitment-focused searches, this part is used for rear left window motor replacement on 1990-1996 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1991-1996 Buick Regal, 1990-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, and 1990-1994 Chevrolet Lumina. This part cross-references Pontiac 12362292 and 22094408 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear left window that will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window travel
• Intermittent window operation from worn motor internals
• Noisy or rough window movement caused by motor wear
• Loss of factory-style window lift performance

Installation Notes and Tips

• Compatible with 2-wire systems that use polarity changes for direction control
• Do not bench-test express-up or anti-pinch motors before they are coupled to the regulator
• If the motor is operated before installation, travel limits may need to be reset
• Check the regulator, switch, wiring, and weather-strips if the window still binds or stops early
• For anti-pinch systems, follow the vehicle service procedure after installation if required

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is 100% tested and rebuilt with inspected internal components, renewed gears, and recharged magnets to support reliable operation. The remanufacturing process is designed to deliver OE-style fit and performance while reducing waste through reuse of serviceable original cores.