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Gates VVS209 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Intake

Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid, Intake
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📦Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid, Intake
🚗Fitment: Dodge, Jeep, Mitsubishi, and Chrysler, Journey, Compass, Patriot, Lancer, 200, Avenger, Caliber, Sebring, and Outlander
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Reliable Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid for Chrysler and Dodge

The Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid VVS209 is designed to optimize engine performance in select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Mitsubishi vehicles. This 12-volt electromagnetic solenoid ensures precise control of the variable valve timing system, contributing to improved fuel efficiency and engine responsiveness.

  • Voltage: 12V electromagnetic activation
  • Housing dimensions: 1.122 inches (28.5 mm) width and height, 4.843 inches (123 mm) length
  • Shaft diameter: 0.709 inches (18 mm)
  • Connector: Single female connector with two male terminals
  • Includes seal and gasket for secure installation
  • Mounting hardware not included
  • Constructed with durable steel housing

About the Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid Line

The Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid product line by Gates focuses on delivering precise electromagnetic control components for variable valve timing systems. The VVS209 solenoid is engineered to meet OEM specifications, providing reliable actuation of the valve timing mechanism to enhance engine efficiency and emissions control in compatible vehicles.

Detailed Product Description

The Gates VVS209 solenoid operates at 12 volts and features an electromagnetic activation style, allowing it to modulate the timing of engine valves accurately. Its steel housing measures 1.122 inches in width and height, with an overall length of 4.843 inches, ensuring a robust and compact design. The solenoid includes a seal and gasket to prevent leaks and maintain system integrity. It connects via a single female connector with two male terminals, facilitating straightforward electrical integration. While mounting bolts are not included, the solenoid is designed for compatibility with factory mounting points on select Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Mitsubishi models.

Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications

  • Chrysler 200 and Sebring
  • Dodge Avenger, Caliber, Journey
  • Jeep Compass, Patriot
  • Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander
  • Addresses issues such as rough idling, poor fuel economy, and engine performance irregularities related to variable valve timing

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Ensure the engine is cool before installation to avoid injury
  • Verify connector type and terminal orientation for proper fit
  • Replace the gasket and seal included with the solenoid to prevent oil leaks
  • Check for any mounting hardware requirements as bolts are not included
  • Consult vehicle service manual for torque specifications and installation procedures

Quality Assurance and Warranty

The Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid VVS209 is manufactured to meet strict quality standards, using durable steel construction and reliable electromagnetic components. The product includes a seal and gasket to ensure proper sealing and longevity. Warranty details should be confirmed with the distributor or manufacturer, as coverage may vary.

BrandGates
Part NumberVVS209
PositionEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid, Intake
Steel
Activation StyleElectromagnetic
Activation TypeElectromagnetic
Connector GenderFemale
Connector Quantity1
ContentsSolenoid
Gasket/Seal IncludedYes
Housing Length4.843
Housing Length123
Housing Width1.122
Housing Width28.5
Mounting Bolt IncludedNo
Mounting Hardware IncludedNo
Overall Height1.122
Overall Height28.5
Overall Height (in)1.122
Overall Height (mm)28.5
Overall Length (in)4.843
Overall Length (mm)123
Overall Width (in)1.122
Overall Width (mm)28.5
Seal IncludedYes
Shaft Diameter.709
Shaft Diameter18
Shaft Diameter (in).709
Shaft Diameter (mm)18
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal Quantity2
Terminal TypePin
Voltage12
Voltage (VAC)12

This part fits 99 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2020DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2019DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014Chrysler2002.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013Chrysler2002.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012Chrysler2002.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011Chrysler2002.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011DodgeCaliber2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010ChryslerSebring2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010DodgeCaliber2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeJun. & Older; Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010MitsubishiLancer2.4LL4GASIntakeJun. & Older; Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2010MitsubishiOutlander2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009ChryslerSebring2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009DodgeCaliber1.8LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009DodgeCaliber2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009DodgeJourney2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009MitsubishiLancer2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2009MitsubishiOutlander2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008ChryslerSebring2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008DodgeAvenger2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008DodgeCaliber1.8LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008DodgeCaliber2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008MitsubishiLancer2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2008MitsubishiOutlander2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007ChryslerSebring2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007DodgeCaliber1.8LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007DodgeCaliber2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007DodgeCaliber2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007JeepCompass2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007JeepCompass2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007JeepPatriot2.0LL4GASIntakeEngine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2007JeepPatriot2.4LL4GASIntakeEngine 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:

1028A0212T10192T11224884695AA4884695AB7V-3001916-896917-291TS1019TS1122VTS1113VTS1127VV1140VV1155VVS209VVT240VVT255

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

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