Gates EHV162 HVAC Heater Control Valve

Gates EHV162 Electric Coolant Valve

The Gates Electric Coolant Valve EHV162 is an OE Exact HVAC heater control valve built for precise coolant flow management in modern thermal systems. It is used on select Toyota and Lexus applications where electric control is needed to regulate heater core flow and, on electrified vehicles, support battery thermal management.

Key Features

• OE Exact grade for direct-fit replacement needs
• Plastic and steel construction for thermal system use
• Female connector design
• 1 inlet port and 1 outlet port
• Inlet port outside diameter: 22 mm (.85 in.)
• Outlet port outside diameter: 17 mm (.65 in.)
• Electric coolant valve for HVAC heater control applications

Product Details

Gates EHV162 is part of the Gates Electric Coolant Valve line, which focuses on electric coolant flow control in vehicles with advanced thermal management systems. This valve helps regulate coolant routing through the heater core for cabin temperature control and is also used in electrified platforms to manage battery heating and cooling. It is a direct replacement for select Toyota Camry, Highlander, Avalon, RAV4, RAV4 Prime, Sienna, and Lexus ES250, ES300h, NX450h+ applications.

This part cross-references 1667125010 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Inconsistent cabin heat output
• Heater temperature control issues
• Restricted coolant flow through the heater circuit
• Thermal management faults on electrified vehicle systems
• Replacement needs for a leaking or electrically failed coolant valve

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify connector style, port size, and hose routing before installation.
• Confirm vehicle-specific fitment for the exact year, make, and model.
• Inspect coolant condition and system pressure before replacing the valve.
• Bleed the cooling system after service to remove trapped air.

Quality Assurance

Built to OE Exact specifications, this Gates electric coolant valve is engineered for the thermal control demands found in modern Toyota and Lexus HVAC systems. Part number EHV162 is listed for select 2019-2023 Toyota Camry, 2020-2023 Toyota Highlander, 2019-2022 Toyota Avalon, 2019-2022 Toyota RAV4, 2021-2022 Toyota RAV4 Prime, 2021-2022 Toyota Sienna, 2021-2022 Lexus ES250, 2019-2022 Lexus ES300h, and 2022 Lexus NX450h+ applications.