Cardone 42-451 Power Window Motor - Front Left or Rear Left

Cardone 42-451 Power Window Motor

Cardone 42-451 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 deliver factory-style window lift performance for the rear left or front left position, depending on vehicle application.

Compatible with 2002-2004 Dodge Dakota rear left, 2002-2003 Dodge Durango rear left, and 2002 Dodge Durango front 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 design for proper 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
• Magnets are fully recharged for consistent motor efficiency
• Lubricated during assembly for quiet operation and long service life
• Compatible with O.E. mounting and regulator interfaces
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 7 mounting holes and threaded-hole mounting type

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line focuses on remanufactured O.E. cores that are re-engineered and tested to match original performance. For this application, part number 42-451 is built for Dodge Dakota and Dodge Durango window repair where the motor has failed but the regulator assembly remains in service. The unit is shipped with the connector kit and instruction sheet, and the remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.

This part cross-references Dodge 55256495AJ and 55256495AL for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Window glass that will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window operation
• Noisy window lift motor operation
• Intermittent power window movement
• Motor failure after regulator movement is still intact

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, confirm the vehicle position and connector style for your Dodge Dakota or Dodge Durango application. Do not bench-test an express-up or anti-pinch motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator, since travel limits can be affected. If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, the travel limits may need to be reset using the vehicle service procedure. Inspect the window tracks, weather-strip, switch, and regulator for wear or binding before installing the replacement motor.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is tested, inspected, and renewed to support reliable operation. Internal gears are gauged and renewed or replaced when out of specification, and the motor magnets are recharged to help maintain performance. The remanufacturing process is also earth-friendly, reducing the energy and raw material required versus manufacturing a new part.