Cardone 42-428 Power Window Motor - Front Right or Rear Left

Cardone 42-428 Power Window Motor

Cardone 42-428 is a remanufactured power window motor built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement for select Dodge applications. It is engineered, renewed, and tested to restore window lift performance with the fit and function expected from the original part.

Compatible with 2000 Dodge Dakota front right and 1998-2000 Dodge Durango front right or rear left, this Cardone window motor is a practical replacement when the original unit is slow, noisy, or no longer moves the glass correctly.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment core for direct vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength verification
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reliable operation
• Ball bearings replaced, bushings re-impregnated with lubricating oil, and armatures tested for insulation
• Internal gears inspected and renewed or replaced with stronger material when needed
• Motor magnets recharged to support consistent efficiency
• Assembled with the proper lubricant amount for quiet operation and long service life
• Includes window lift motor, kit connector, and instruction sheet

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE-style replacements that begin with original equipment cores and are rebuilt to match factory performance. The 42-428 is designed for the O.E. mounting and regulator interface, with a 2-wire design, 3 mounting holes, through-hole mounting, and gear included. For vehicles with auto up/down systems, the motor is shipped in the full-up position and pulse counts are matched to the application.

This part cross-references Dodge OE numbers 55256418AF and 55256495AF for the same application. It is a remanufactured part that also supports earth-friendly repair by reducing raw material and energy use versus producing a new component.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Window glass that will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window lift operation
• Grinding, popping, or noisy window movement from a worn motor
• Intermittent operation caused by internal motor wear
• Loss of proper window travel on supported Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango applications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2000 Dodge Dakota, front right, before 03/13/2000; contains gear; without regulator.
• Fits 1998-2000 Dodge Durango, front right; gear included; regulator not included.
• Fits 1998-2000 Dodge Durango, rear left; gear included; regulator not included.
• Do not bench-test an express up/down motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator.
• If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, travel limits may need to be reset after installation.
• For 2-wire systems, verify wiring and switch function if the motor runs in one direction only.
• Check the regulator, tracks, weather-strip, and switch contacts if the window binds or makes noise.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is inspected, gauged, renewed, and tested to match original equipment performance. The remanufacturing process is built around OE fitment, verified operation, and renewed internal components for dependable service in Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango window repair applications.