Cardone 42-186 Power Window Motor - Front Left, Front Right, Rear Left or Rear Right

Cardone 42-186 Power Window Motor Overview

The Cardone 42-186 is a remanufactured power window motor built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement for vehicles that need reliable window lift operation. It is engineered from original equipment cores, tested for speed and strength, and matched to factory mounting and regulator requirements.

Compatible With select Buick Century, Buick Regal, Pontiac Grand Prix, Oldsmobile Intrigue, Chevrolet Impala, Saturn Vue, and Hummer H2 applications, this Cardone power window motor is a practical replacement for front and rear door service where the original motor has worn out or failed.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment design for factory fit and function
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and load performance
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for dependable operation
• Lubricated for quiet movement and long service life
• Internal gears renewed or replaced with stronger material when needed
• Motor magnets recharged to restore efficiency
• 2-wire design with gear included and through-hole mounting

Product Details

Cardone Power Window Motor 42-186 is remanufactured to match O.E. mounting and regulator requirements, making it a direct replacement for the original unit. The motor is assembled with the correct lubricant amount, and its internal bushings, bearings, armature, and gear components are inspected during the remanufacturing process. For vehicles with auto up/down systems, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the application, and the motor ships in the full up position.

This part cross-references Buick 10315147 and Chevrolet 10338857 for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Window glass will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window operation
• Intermittent power window response
• Noisy or rough window lift movement
• Failure of the original motor after normal wear

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2003-2009 Hummer H2, rear left.
• Fits 2002-2007 Saturn Vue, front right.
• Fits 2002-2007 Saturn Vue, rear right.
• Fits 1997-2005 Buick Century, front left.
• Fits 2002-2005 Buick Century, rear left.
• Fits 2005 Chevrolet Impala, rear left.
• Fits 2000-2005 Chevrolet Impala, front left.
• Fits 2002-2004 Buick Regal, rear left.
• Fits 1997-2004 Buick Regal, front left.
• Fits 2002-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, rear left.
• Fits 2002-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix, front left.
• Fits 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, rear left.
• Fits 1998-2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue, front left.
• Fits 2001 Pontiac Grand Prix, front left, from 02/2001.
• Do not bench-test express-up or anti-pinch motors before they are coupled to the regulator; travel limits can be lost if the motor is operated out of position.
• If the vehicle uses an anti-pinch system, the motor may need to be reset after installation according to the service procedure.
• For 2-wire systems, verify switch polarity and wiring if the motor runs in only one direction.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured window lift motors are built from original equipment cores and re-engineered to meet O.E. performance expectations. Each unit is tested, inspected, and renewed through a remanufacturing process that also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.