Standard Ignition S3160 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Connector
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Standard Ignition S3160 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid Connector

Brand Standard Ignition S3160
Bend Angle (Deg.) 0
Connector Gender Male
Connector Quantity 1
Connector Shape Oval
Gauge 16 ga.
Harness Length (mm.) 440
Harness Length - cm 45
Harness Length - inches 17.5
Housing Length (in) 1 1/4
Terminal Gender Female
Terminal Quantity 2
Terminal Type Blade
Wire Quantity 2
Fits Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen · 162 vehicles

Direct replacement. Engineered as a VVT solenoid connector for straightforward service.

Oval connector shape. Helps ensure a secure, precise electrical connection.

2-blade terminals. Built with a male connector and female terminals for reliable contact.

Cross-references Standard Ignition S3160, CONB10890 and EC3185 for the same application. See all 4.

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Engine VVT Solenoid Connector for Audi and Volkswagen

Standard Ignition S3160 is an engine variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid connector built for direct-fit electrical repair work on a wide range of Audi, Volkswagen, and select BMW applications. It features a male connector body with an oval housing, 16-gauge wiring, and a 17.5-inch harness length for serviceable routing in the engine bay.

Key Features

  • Part number: S3160
  • Engine variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid connector
  • Male connector with oval housing
  • 16 ga. wire construction with 2 blade terminals
  • 17.5-inch harness length for routing flexibility
  • Compatible with Audi A4, A6, A8, Q5, Q7, TT, and Volkswagen Golf, Jetta, Passat, Touareg, and more
  • This part cross-references EC3185 and PT3935 for the same application.

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition S3160 is an engine electrical connector used at the VVT solenoid connection point to restore a secure signal path between the harness and the valve timing component. The oval connector housing, female blade terminals, and 2-wire layout are specified for the listed applications, while the 440 mm harness length supports engine-bay routing on vehicles such as the Audi A4, Audi A6 Quattro, Volkswagen Jetta, and Volkswagen Touareg. If you are servicing a 2001-2009 Audi A4, 2005-2014 Volkswagen Jetta, or 2007-2015 Audi Q7, this connector matches the application details shown in the fitment data.

What It Is Used For

  • Broken or heat-damaged VVT solenoid connector housing
  • Intermittent electrical connection at the solenoid plug
  • Corroded or loose terminal contact in the engine harness
  • Repair work on Audi and Volkswagen timing control circuits
  • Replacement of worn connector ends on select BMW M5 and M6 applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal style, and harness length against the original part before installation. Confirm the vehicle-specific fitment notes, including applications listed with intake or w/o locking tabs, such as certain Audi TT Quattro and Volkswagen Passat configurations. For best results, inspect the mating solenoid terminals and harness condition before connecting the new pigtail.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies replacement electrical components for service and repair applications, and S3160 is cataloged to match the listed OE-style connector specifications and interchange references.

This part fits 162 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypeNotes
2016AudiA7 Quattro—————
2016AudiQ5—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2015AudiA7 Quattro—————
2015AudiQ5—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2015AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2015AudiR8—4.2LV8——
2015AudiRS5—4.2LV8——
2014AudiA6 Quattro—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2014AudiA7 Quattro—————
2014AudiA8 Quattro—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2014AudiQ5—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2014AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2014VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2014VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2014VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2014VolkswagenPassat—2.5LL5——
2014VolkswagenTouareg—3.0LV6——
2013AudiA3—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2013AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2013AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4——
2013VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2013VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2013VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2013VolkswagenPassat—2.5LL5——
2013VolkswagenTouareg—3.0LV6——
2012AudiA3—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2012AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2012AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2012AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4——
2012VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2012VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2012VolkswagenGolf R—2.0LL4——
2012VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2012VolkswagenPassat—2.5LL5——
2012VolkswagenTouareg—3.0LV6——
2011AudiA3—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2011AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2011AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2011AudiTT Quattro————w/o Locking Tabs
2011AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4——
2011VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2011VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2011VolkswagenPassat CC—3.6LV6—Intake
2011VolkswagenTouareg—3.0LV6——
2010AudiA3—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2010AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2010AudiQ7—3.0LV6DIESEL—
2010AudiTT Quattro—————
2010AudiTTS Quattro—2.0LL4——
2010BMWM5—5.0LV10——
2010BMWM6—5.0LV10——
2010VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2010VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4DIESEL—
2010VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2010VolkswagenPassat CC—3.6LV6—Intake
2009AudiA4—2.0LL4——
2009AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2009AudiQ7—4.2LV8——
2009AudiS8—————
2009AudiTT—————
2009AudiTT Quattro—————
2009BMWM5—5.0LV10——
2009BMWM6—5.0LV10——
2009VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2009VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2009VolkswagenPassat—3.6LV6—Intake
2009VolkswagenPassat CC—3.6LV6—Intake
2009VolkswagenRabbit—————
2009VolkswagenTouareg—4.2LV8——
2008AudiA4—2.0LL4——
2008AudiA4 Quattro—2.0LL4——
2008AudiA6 QuattroAWD3.2LV6——
2008AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2008AudiQ7—4.2LV8——
2008AudiS8—————
2008AudiTTFWD————
2008AudiTT Quattro—3.2LV6—Intake
2008BMWM5—5.0LV10——
2008BMWM6—5.0LV10——
2008VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2008VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4——
2008VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2008VolkswagenR32—3.2LV6—Intake
2008VolkswagenRabbit—————
2008VolkswagenTouareg—4.2LV8——
2007AudiA3—————
2007AudiA3 Quattro—3.2LV6—Intake
2007AudiA4—3.2LV6——
2007AudiA4 Quattro—2.0LL4——
2007AudiA6—————
2007AudiA6 Quattro—————
2007AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2007AudiQ7—4.2LV8——
2007AudiS8—————
2007BMWM5—5.0LV10——
2007BMWM6—5.0LV10——
2007VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2007VolkswagenEos—2.0LL4——
2007VolkswagenGTI—————
2007VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2007VolkswagenPassat—2.0LL4——
2007VolkswagenRabbit—————
2007VolkswagenTouareg—3.2LV6—Intake
2006AudiA3—————
2006AudiA3 Quattro—3.2LV6——
2006AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2006AudiA4 Quattro—3.0LV6——
2006AudiA6—————
2006AudiA6 Quattro—————
2006AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2006AudiTT Quattro—3.2LV6—Intake
2006BMWM5—5.0LV10——
2006BMWM6—5.0LV10——
2006VolkswagenBeetle—2.5LL5——
2006VolkswagenGTI—2.0LL4——
2006VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2006VolkswagenPassat—2.0LL4——
2006VolkswagenRabbit—————
2006VolkswagenTouareg—3.2LV6—Intake
2005AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2005AudiA4 Quattro—3.0LV6——
2005AudiA6 Quattro—3.2LV6——
2005AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2005AudiAllroad Quattro—4.2LV8——
2005AudiTT Quattro—3.2LV6—Intake
2005VolkswagenBeetle—1.8LL4——
2005VolkswagenJetta—2.5LL5——
2005VolkswagenTouareg—3.2LV6—Intake
2004AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2004AudiA4 Quattro—1.8LL4——
2004AudiA6—3.0LV6——
2004AudiA6 Quattro—3.0LV6——
2004AudiA8 Quattro—4.2LV8——
2004AudiAllroad Quattro—4.2LV8——
2004AudiTT Quattro—3.2LV6—Intake
2004VolkswagenBeetle—————
2004VolkswagenJetta—2.8LV6—Intake
2004VolkswagenR32—3.2LV6—Intake
2004VolkswagenTouareg—3.2LV6—Intake
2003AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2003AudiA4 Quattro—1.8LL4——
2003AudiA6—3.0LV6——
2003AudiA6 Quattro—3.0LV6——
2003VolkswagenBeetle—1.8LL4——
2003VolkswagenEuroVan—2.8LV6——
2003VolkswagenJetta—2.8LV6—Intake
2002AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2002AudiA4 Quattro—1.8LL4——
2002AudiA6—3.0LV6——
2002AudiA6 Quattro—3.0LV6——
2002VolkswagenBeetle—1.8LL4——
2002VolkswagenEuroVan—2.8LV6——
2002VolkswagenJetta—2.8LV6—Intake
2001AudiA4—1.8LL4——
2001AudiA4 Quattro—1.8LL4——
2001VolkswagenBeetle—2.0LL4——
2001VolkswagenEuroVan—2.8LV6——
2001VolkswagenJetta—2.8LV6—Intake
2000VolkswagenBeetle—2.0LL4——
2000VolkswagenGolf—2.0LL4——
2000VolkswagenJetta—2.8LV6—Intake
1999VolkswagenBeetle—1.8LL4——
Directly replaces or cross-references 4 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Standard Ignition — S3160CONB10890EC3185PT3935