A1 CARDONE 47-2120 left window motor for the 1989-1995 BMW 525i and other vehicles is a remanufactured motor that raises and lowers the window glass. A1 CARDONE window motors begin as Original Equipment cores and are re-engineered, renewed and tested.
- Tested 100% on a simulated window fixture to verify motor speed and strength
- Bushings gauged and re-impregnated with lubricating oil, with ball bearings replaced with new
- Internal gears gauged and inspected, and out-of-spec gears replaced with redesigned ones that resist premature wear, stripping and breakage
- Motor magnets 100% recharged and armatures fully tested for insulation
- Assembled with a measured amount of lubricant for quiet operation
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 47-2120 window motor
- Fits: the 1989-1995 BMW 525i and other vehicles
- Position: Front left, rear left
- Condition: Remanufactured
A window that moves slowly, makes a grinding noise or stops partway can mean the motor is wearing out. Before replacing it, look over the window switch, the wiring plug and the regulator with the ignition off, since a fault in any of them can look like a failing motor. This listing is one motor, and each left-side window position it covers takes one; the right side is a separate part.
Fits
The 47-2120 is a window motor for the 1989-1995 BMW 525i, the 1994-1995 BMW 530i, the 1994-1995 BMW 540i and other vehicles, and it is made to work with the original mounting and regulator. Open the "Vehicles it fits" section to check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: front left, rear left
- Quantity per application: 1
- Voltage: 12 V
- Mounting: bolt-on, through hole, 3 mounting holes
- Terminals: 2
Build and materials
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Electrical connection: plug-in
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One window motor and an instruction sheet. The regulator, mounting hardware, bracket and wiring harness are not included, so plan on new mounting hardware rather than reusing the old.
Installation notes
- The instruction sheet in the package gives the installation steps.
- Motors with an auto up/down feature ship in the full up position, with output signals and pulse counts matched to the vehicle application.
Interchange: 51331384003 · 67628359373
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right BMW 525i window motor for the 1989-1995 model years?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 47-2120 is a left-side window motor listed for the 1989-1995 BMW 525i and the 1994-1995 BMW 530i. Check your exact model in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does the window motor come with the regulator or a wiring harness?
No. This listing is the window motor with an instruction sheet. The regulator, mounting hardware, bracket and wiring harness are not included.
What voltage and connection does the A1 CARDONE 47-2120 window motor use?
A1 CARDONE 47-2120 is a 12 V motor with a plug-in connection and 2 terminals. It has 3 mounting holes and attaches by bolting on.
Which signs can mean the window motor in a power window is wearing out?
A slow window, a grinding noise or a window that stops partway can mean a worn motor. A shop can run the electrical tests needed to tell.
How is a remanufactured A1 CARDONE window motor tested?
Each motor is tested 100% on a simulated window fixture to verify speed and strength. Internal parts are inspected and gauged, and the ball bearings are replaced with new.
