Gates VVS160 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

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Gates VVS160 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

Name: Gates VVS160 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid
Brand: Gates
SKU: BBSC-VVS160
Price: 175.99 USD
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Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

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📦Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

🚗Fitment: Audi and Volkswagen, R8, RS5, Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, TT RS Quattro, Golf SportWagen, A8 Quattro, S5, A6 Quattro, S6, Q7, Beetle Cabrio, A4 Quattro, A6, S8, Rabbit, Touareg, A4, and RS4

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Overview of Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid VVS160

The Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid VVS160 is designed to optimize engine performance and efficiency for select Audi and Volkswagen models. This electromagnetic solenoid precisely controls the variable valve timing system, ensuring smooth operation and improved fuel economy.

Voltage: 12V for standard automotive electrical systems
Electromagnetic activation type for reliable valve timing control
Housing dimensions: 24.4 mm width and height, 105 mm length
Shaft diameter: 18 mm (0.709 inches) for precise fitment
Connector: Female with one connector and two male terminals
Includes seal and gasket for secure installation
Mounting hardware not included

About the Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Product Line

The Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid line focuses on delivering components that regulate valve timing through electromagnetic activation. This product line is engineered to meet the specific demands of modern variable valve timing systems, providing consistent performance and durability. The VVS160 model is part of this line, designed to fit a range of Audi and Volkswagen vehicles requiring precise valve timing control.

Detailed Product Description

The VVS160 solenoid operates at 12 volts and features an electromagnetic activation style, which allows it to adjust the camshaft timing dynamically. Its steel construction and included seal ensure durability and leak prevention. The solenoid’s housing measures 24.4 mm in width and height, with an overall length of 105 mm, making it compatible with various engine configurations. The connector setup includes one female connector with two male terminals, facilitating straightforward electrical connections. This solenoid is compatible with multiple Audi and Volkswagen models, including the A4, A6, A8 Quattro, Beetle, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Q7, R8, RS4, RS5, S5, S6, S8, Touareg, and TT RS Quattro.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

Restores proper variable valve timing function in Audi A4 and Volkswagen Golf engines
Resolves engine performance issues related to faulty VVT solenoids
Eliminates rough idling and poor acceleration caused by solenoid failure
Helps reduce engine noise and improve fuel efficiency in compatible models
Prevents check engine light triggers related to VVT system malfunctions

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the engine is cool before beginning installation to avoid injury
Verify the part number VVS160 matches the vehicle’s OEM specifications
Use appropriate tools to avoid damaging the solenoid or connectors
Replace the included seal and gasket to maintain a proper seal and prevent leaks
Mounting hardware is not included; reuse existing bolts or source compatible hardware

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoids are manufactured to meet strict quality standards, using durable steel construction and reliable electromagnetic components. The VVS160 solenoid includes a seal and gasket to ensure proper installation and long-term performance. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Gates products typically come with manufacturer-backed warranties to cover defects in materials and workmanship.

Brand	Gates
Part Number	VVS160
Position	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
	Steel
Activation Style	Electromagnetic
Activation Type	Electromagnetic
Connector Gender	Female
Connector Quantity	1
Contents	Solenoid
Gasket/Seal Included	Yes
Housing Length	4.134
Housing Length	105
Housing Width	.961
Housing Width	24.4
Mounting Bolt Included	No
Mounting Hardware Included	No
Overall Height	.961
Overall Height	24.4
Overall Height (in)	.961
Overall Height (mm)	24.4
Overall Length (in)	4.134
Overall Length (mm)	105
Overall Width (in)	.961
Overall Width (mm)	24.4
Seal Included	Yes
Shaft Diameter	.709
Shaft Diameter	18
Shaft Diameter (in)	.709
Shaft Diameter (mm)	18
Terminal Gender	Male
Terminal Quantity	2
Terminal Type	Pin
Voltage	12
Voltage (VAC)	12

This part fits 96 vehicles. Search below:

Year	Make	Model	Liters	Cylinders	Fuel Type	Position	Notes
2015	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	Audi	RS5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Audi	RS5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Volkswagen	Golf	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	Volkswagen	Passat	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Audi	RS5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Audi	TT RS Quattro	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Volkswagen	Golf	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Volkswagen	Golf SportWagen	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	Volkswagen	Passat	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Audi	S5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Audi	TT RS Quattro	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Volkswagen	Golf	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Volkswagen	Golf SportWagen	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	Volkswagen	Passat	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	S5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	S6	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Audi	TT RS Quattro	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Volkswagen	Golf	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Volkswagen	Golf SportWagen	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	Q7	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	R8	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	May 17, 2010 & Older; Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	S5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Audi	S6	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Volkswagen	Beetle Cabrio	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Volkswagen	Golf	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Volkswagen	Golf SportWagen	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	A4 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	A6	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	A6 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	Q7	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	S5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	S6	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Audi	S8	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A4	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A4 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A6	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A6 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	Q7	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	R8	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	RS4	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	S5	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	S6	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Audi	S8	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A4	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A4 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A6	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A6 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A6 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	A8 Quattro	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	Q7	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	RS4	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	S6	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Audi	S8	5.2L	V10	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007	Volkswagen	Touareg	4.2L	V8	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Audi	A4	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Audi	A4 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Audi	A6	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Audi	A6 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Volkswagen	Beetle	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2006	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2005	Audi	A4	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2005	Audi	A4 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2005	Audi	A6 Quattro	3.2L	V6	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2005	Volkswagen	Jetta	2.5L	L5	GAS	N/A	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid

* 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:

06E109257AA06E109257J06E109257P2T10697V-90037V-9020916-897918-061TS1069VTS1048VV1113VVS160VVT213VVT262

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.