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Valeo 818201 A/C Evaporator Core Kit
Overview of Valeo 818201 A/C Evaporator Core Kit
The Valeo 818201 A/C Evaporator Core Kit is designed specifically for a range of BMW models, including the 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, and several others. This component plays a critical role in your vehicle's HVAC system by efficiently cooling the air inside the cabin.
- Compatible with multiple BMW models such as 1 Series M, 135i, 328i xDrive, M3, X1, and X4
- Part number 818201 ensures precise fitment and easy identification
- Part of the Valeo Evaporator product line, known for reliable HVAC components
- Designed to meet OEM specifications for optimal performance
- Includes all necessary components for a complete evaporator core replacement
Detailed Product Description
The Valeo 818201 A/C Evaporator Core Kit is engineered to restore the cooling efficiency of your BMW's air conditioning system. As part of the Valeo Evaporator line, this kit is manufactured to meet strict quality standards, ensuring durability and consistent performance. The evaporator core is a vital component that absorbs heat from the cabin air, allowing the A/C system to deliver cool air effectively. This kit is compatible with a wide range of BMW models, including the 1 Series M, 128i, 135i, 323i, 325i, 328i, 330i, 335i, M3, X1, X3, and X4, among others, making it a versatile choice for many BMW owners.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores proper cabin cooling in BMW 1 Series M and 135i models
- Resolves reduced airflow or warm air issues in 328i xDrive and 335i xDrive vehicles
- Fixes evaporator leaks that cause refrigerant loss and decreased A/C performance
- Eliminates unpleasant odors caused by mold or debris buildup in the evaporator core
- Addresses HVAC system inefficiencies in BMW M3 and X series models
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility by verifying the part number 818201 with your BMW model and year
- Professional installation is recommended due to the complexity of HVAC system components
- Inspect and replace the cabin air filter during installation for optimal air quality
- Check for refrigerant leaks and recharge the system after installation
- Handle the evaporator core carefully to avoid damage to the fins and tubes
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Valeo's Evaporator product line is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, providing reliable performance and longevity. While specific warranty details for part number 818201 may vary, Valeo typically offers coverage against manufacturing defects. It is advisable to consult the warranty information provided at the time of purchase or contact the supplier for precise terms.
This part fits 93 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | BMW | X4 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2017 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2017 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28d | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2017 | BMW | X3 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2017 | BMW | X4 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2016 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2016 | BMW | X3 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2016 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28d | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2016 | BMW | X4 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X1 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X1 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28d | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X3 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2015 | BMW | X4 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2014 | BMW | X1 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2014 | BMW | X1 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2014 | BMW | X3 | xDrive35i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2014 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2014 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 135is | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | 335is | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | X1 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | X1 | sDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | X3 | xDrive35i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2013 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | 335is | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2012 | BMW | X3 | xDrive35i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 1 Series M | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2011 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 335d | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | 335is | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | X3 | xDrive28i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2011 | BMW | X3 | xDrive35i | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2010 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 335d | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2010 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2009 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 328i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 335d | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | 335i xDrive | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2009 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 128i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 135i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2008 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 328xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | 335xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2008 | BMW | M3 | Base | 4.0L | V8 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2007 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2007 | BMW | 328i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2007 | BMW | 328xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2007 | BMW | 335i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2007 | BMW | 335xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2006 | BMW | 323i | RWD | 2.5L | L6 | GAS | N/A | Evaporator | |
| 2006 | BMW | 325i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2006 | BMW | 325xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2006 | BMW | 330i | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator | ||
| 2006 | BMW | 330xi | Base | 3.0L | L6 | N/A | Evaporator |
* 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.