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TYC 97259 A/C Evaporator Core
Overview of TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97259
The TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97259 is designed to restore efficient cooling performance in select BMW models. Engineered with a tube and fin configuration, this evaporator core ensures optimal heat exchange and reliable operation for your vehicle's HVAC system.
- Tube and fin configuration for effective heat dissipation
- Core dimensions: 12.01 inches height, 7.87 inches length, 2.56 inches thickness
- Inlet diameter of 0.46 inches with block-style fitting
- Outlet diameter of 0.69 inches with block-style fitting
- Compatible with multiple BMW models including 525i, 530i, M5, and M6
Detailed Product Description
The TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97259 features a precise tube and fin design that maximizes the surface area for heat absorption, improving the air conditioning system's efficiency. Measuring 12.01 inches in height, 7.87 inches in length, and 2.56 inches in thickness, this core fits seamlessly into the HVAC housing of compatible BMW vehicles. The inlet and outlet fittings utilize a block design, with diameters of 0.46 inches and 0.69 inches respectively, ensuring secure connections to the vehicle’s refrigerant lines. This part is engineered to meet OEM specifications, providing consistent performance and durability.
Compatible BMW Models
This A/C evaporator core is compatible with a range of BMW vehicles, including the 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528i xDrive, 528xi, 530i, 530xi, 535i, 535i xDrive, 535xi, 545i, 550i, 650Ci, 650i, M5, and M6 models. When searching for a replacement evaporator core for your BMW 525i or M6, part number 97259 is a direct fit solution designed to maintain your vehicle’s climate control system performance.
Common Issues Addressed by This Evaporator Core
- Reduced cooling efficiency or weak air conditioning output
- Leaks or damage in the evaporator core causing refrigerant loss
- Unpleasant odors or moisture buildup inside the HVAC system
- HVAC system freezing or inconsistent temperature regulation
- Corrosion or clogging within the evaporator core tubes
Installation Notes and Tips
Installation of the TYC A/C Evaporator Core 97259 requires disassembly of the vehicle’s dashboard and HVAC housing. It is recommended to have the system evacuated and recharged by a certified technician to ensure proper refrigerant handling. Verify the inlet and outlet fitting designs match your vehicle’s configuration before installation. Proper sealing and connection of the block fittings are essential to prevent leaks and maintain system integrity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
TYC manufactures this evaporator core to meet or exceed OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. While specific warranty details are not provided here, TYC products typically come with a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Consult the product documentation or manufacturer for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | TYC |
| Part Number | 97259 |
| Configuration | Tube & fin |
| Core Height | 12.01 |
| Core Length | 7.87 |
| Core Thickness | 2.56 |
| Inlet Diameter | 0.46 |
| Inlet Fitting Design | Block |
| Outlet Diamter | 0.69 |
| Outlet Fitting Design | Block |
This part fits 65 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | BMW | 528i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | 535i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Wagon | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2010 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | 550i | Base | Sedan | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | 650Ci | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2010 | BMW | 650i | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2010 | BMW | 650i | Convertible | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2010 | BMW | M5 | Base | Sedan | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2010 | BMW | M6 | Coupe | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2010 | BMW | M6 | Convertible | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | 528i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | 528i xDrive | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | 535i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Wagon | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | 535i xDrive | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | 550i | Base | Sedan | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | 650Ci | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | 650i | Convertible | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | 650i | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | M5 | Base | Sedan | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2009 | BMW | M6 | Convertible | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2009 | BMW | M6 | Coupe | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | 528i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | 528xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | 535i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | 535xi | Wagon | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | 535xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | 550i | Base | Sedan | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | 650Ci | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | 650i | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | 650i | Convertible | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | M5 | Base | Sedan | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2008 | BMW | M6 | Convertible | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2008 | BMW | M6 | Coupe | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | 525i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | 525xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | 530i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | 530xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | 530xi | Wagon | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | 550i | Base | Sedan | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | 650Ci | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | 650i | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | 650i | Convertible | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | M5 | Base | Sedan | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2007 | BMW | M6 | Coupe | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2007 | BMW | M6 | Convertible | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2006 | BMW | 525i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | 525xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | 530i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | 530xi | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | 530xi | Wagon | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2006 | BMW | 550i | Base | Sedan | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | 650Ci | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2006 | BMW | 650i | Coupe | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2006 | BMW | 650i | Convertible | 4.8L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2006 | BMW | M5 | Base | Sedan | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2006 | BMW | M6 | Coupe | 5.0L | V10 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. | |
| 2005 | BMW | 525i | Base | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2005 | BMW | 530i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2005 | BMW | 545i | Base | Sedan | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2004 | BMW | 525i | Base | Sedan | 2.5L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2004 | BMW | 530i | Base | Sedan | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
| 2004 | BMW | 545i | Base | Sedan | 4.4L | V8 | N/A | Tube and fin configuration - A/C Evaporator Core. |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.