Gates VVS388 Engine Oil Pump Solenoid

Brand	Gates VVS388
Voltage	12
Housing Width	1
Housing Width	25
Activation Type	Electromagnetic
Overall Height	1.6
Overall Height	42
Terminal Type	Blade
Mounting Hardware Included	No
Housing Length	3.8
Housing Length	98
Connector Quantity	1
Terminal Quantity	1
Connector Gender	Female
Terminal Gender	Male
8	Aluminum, plastic
Seal Included	Yes
Contents	Solenoid, o-ring
Product line	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
Fits	BMW · 171 vehicles

OE-spec fit and form. Restores engine performance with direct replacement design.

Durable construction. Made from aluminum and plastic for long service life.

Oil control valve. Electromagnetic solenoid helps improve idle and reduce emissions.

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Gates VVT Solenoid for BMW Engines

The Gates VVS388 is an engine variable valve timing solenoid, also referred to as an oil control valve, built to OE specifications for fit, form, and performance. It is designed for BMW applications where precise cam timing is critical for smooth operation, fuel economy, power delivery, idle quality, and emissions control.

OE-style variable valve timing solenoid for BMW engines
Electromagnetic activation with 12V operation
Female connector with blade terminal design
Includes seal and O-ring for service replacement
Constructed from aluminum and plastic materials
Direct replacement part number: VVS388

Product Details

Gates Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoids are engineered to match original equipment specifications so the engine management system can regulate oil flow to the valvetrain as intended. The VVS388 is built for consistent response and long service life, making it a practical replacement when diagnosing BMW rough idle, reduced performance, or timing-related drivability concerns. This part cross-references URO (e.g., 11417622768) for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

Fits 2012-2019 BMW X6, N/A
Fits 2011-2017 BMW X3, N/A
Fits 2015-2017 BMW X4, N/A
Fits 2011-2017 BMW X5, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 228i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 228i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 320i, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 320i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 328i, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 328i GT xDrive, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 328i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 335i GT xDrive, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 428i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 428i xDrive Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 435i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 435i Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 435i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW 435i xDrive Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 528i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2011-2016 BMW 535i, N/A
Fits 2011-2016 BMW 535i GT, N/A
Fits 2011-2016 BMW 535i GT xDrive, N/A
Fits 2011-2016 BMW 535i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW 640i, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 640i Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 640i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW 640i xDrive Gran Coupe, N/A
Fits 2013-2016 BMW 740i, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW ActiveHybrid 5, N/A
Fits 2016 BMW M2, N/A
Fits 2014-2016 BMW M235i, N/A
Fits 2015-2016 BMW M235i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2012-2016 BMW Z4, N/A
Fits 2011-2015 BMW 335i, N/A
Fits 2011-2015 BMW 335i xDrive, N/A
Fits 2013-2015 BMW 740Li, N/A
Fits 2013-2015 BMW 740Li xDrive, N/A
Fits 2013-2015 BMW ActiveHybrid 3, N/A
Fits 2013-2015 BMW X1, N/A
Fits 2014 BMW 235i, N/A
Fits 2013-2014 BMW ActiveHybrid 7, N/A
Fits 2011-2013 BMW 135i, N/A
Fits 2013 BMW 135is, N/A

Common Symptoms This Part Can Address

Rough or unstable idle on BMW engines
Loss of power or delayed throttle response
Check engine light related to variable valve timing control
Reduced fuel economy from improper cam timing control
Emissions issues caused by inconsistent oil control valve operation

Installation Notes

Verify connector style, terminal layout, and engine application before installation. The VVS388 uses one female connector, one male blade terminal, and includes a seal and O-ring for replacement service. Clean the mounting area and inspect the mating oil passages to help ensure proper operation after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates builds this Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid to OE specifications in fit, form, and performance, using durable materials selected for service life and consistent operation. Each unit is tested to help restore engine performance on BMW applications such as the X3, X5, and 328i, with the goal of returning the valvetrain control system to proper function.

This part fits 171 vehicles

Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

Year	Make	Model	Liters	Cylinders	Fuel Type	Notes
2019	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2018	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X3	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X4	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2017	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	228i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	335i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	435i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	435i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	435i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	435i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	640i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	640i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	640i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	640i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	740i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	ActiveHybrid 5	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	M2	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	M235i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	M235i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2016	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	228i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	335i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	335i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	335i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	428i xDrive Gran Coupe	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	435i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	435i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	435i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	435i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	640i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	640i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	640i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	640i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	740i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	740Li	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	740Li xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	ActiveHybrid 3	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	ActiveHybrid 5	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	M235i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	M235i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2015	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	228i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	235i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i GT xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	335i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	335i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	335i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	428i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	428i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	435i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	435i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	640i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	640i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	640i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	640i xDrive Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	740i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	740Li	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	740Li xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	ActiveHybrid 3	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	ActiveHybrid 5	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	ActiveHybrid 7	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	M235i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X3	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2014	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	135i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	135is	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	320i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	320i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	328i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	335i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	335i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	640i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	640i Gran Coupe	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	740i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	740Li	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	740Li xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	ActiveHybrid 3	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	ActiveHybrid 5	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	ActiveHybrid 7	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X1	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X3	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2013	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	135i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	328i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	335i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	335i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	528i	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	528i xDrive	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	640i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	ActiveHybrid 5	3.0L	L6	FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	X3	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	X6	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2012	BMW	Z4	2.0L	L4	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	135i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	335i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	335i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	535i	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	535i GT	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	535i GT xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	535i xDrive	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	X3	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
2011	BMW	X5	3.0L	L6	GAS	Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid
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