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

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Fitment: Audi, BMW, and Volkswagen, A3, A3 Quattro, A4, A4 Quattro, A6, A6 Quattro, A7 Quattro, A8 Quattro, Allroad Quattro, Beetle, Eos, EuroVan, Golf, Golf R, GTI, Jetta, M5, M6, Passat, Passat CC, Q5, Q7, R32, R8, RS5, S8, Touareg, TT, TT Quattro, and TTS Quattro
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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.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberS3160
Bend Angle (Deg.)0
Connector GenderMale
Connector Quantity1
Connector ShapeOval
Gauge16 ga.
Harness Length (mm.)440
Harness Length - cm45
Harness Length - inches17.5
Housing Length (in)1 1/4
Terminal GenderFemale
Terminal Quantity2
Terminal TypeBlade
Wire Quantity2

This part fits 158 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelDrive TypeLitersCylindersFuel TypePositionNotes
2016AudiA7 QuattroN/A
2016AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2015AudiA7 QuattroN/A
2015AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2015AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2015AudiR84.2LV8N/A
2015AudiRS54.2LV8N/A
2014AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014AudiA7 QuattroN/A
2014AudiA8 Quattro3.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014AudiQ53.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2014VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2014VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4DIESELN/A
2014VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2014VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5N/A
2014VolkswagenTouareg3.0LV6N/A
2013AudiA32.0LL4DIESELN/A
2013AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2013AudiTTS Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2013VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2013VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4DIESELN/A
2013VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2013VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5N/A
2013VolkswagenTouareg3.0LV6N/A
2012AudiA32.0LL4DIESELN/A
2012AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2012AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2012AudiTTS Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2012VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2012VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4DIESELN/A
2012VolkswagenGolf R2.0LL4N/A
2012VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2012VolkswagenPassat2.5LL5N/A
2012VolkswagenTouareg3.0LV6N/A
2011AudiA32.0LL4DIESELN/A
2011AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2011AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2011AudiTT QuattroN/Aw/o Locking Tabs
2011AudiTTS Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2011VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4DIESELN/A
2011VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2011VolkswagenPassat CC3.6LV6N/AIntake
2011VolkswagenTouareg3.0LV6N/A
2010AudiA32.0LL4DIESELN/A
2010AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2010AudiQ73.0LV6DIESELN/A
2010AudiTT QuattroN/A
2010AudiTTS Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2010BMWM55.0LV10N/A
2010BMWM65.0LV10N/A
2010VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2010VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4DIESELN/A
2010VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2010VolkswagenPassat CC3.6LV6N/AIntake
2009AudiA42.0LL4N/A
2009AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2009AudiQ74.2LV8N/A
2009AudiS8N/A
2009AudiTTN/A
2009AudiTT QuattroN/A
2009BMWM55.0LV10N/A
2009BMWM65.0LV10N/A
2009VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2009VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2009VolkswagenPassat3.6LV6N/AIntake
2009VolkswagenPassat CC3.6LV6N/AIntake
2009VolkswagenTouareg4.2LV8N/A
2008AudiA42.0LL4N/A
2008AudiA4 Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2008AudiA6 QuattroAWD3.2LV6N/A
2008AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2008AudiQ74.2LV8N/A
2008AudiS8N/A
2008AudiTTFWDN/A
2008AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/AIntake
2008BMWM55.0LV10N/A
2008BMWM65.0LV10N/A
2008VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2008VolkswagenEos2.0LL4N/A
2008VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2008VolkswagenR323.2LV6N/AIntake
2008VolkswagenTouareg4.2LV8N/A
2007AudiA3N/A
2007AudiA3 Quattro3.2LV6N/AIntake
2007AudiA43.2LV6N/A
2007AudiA4 Quattro2.0LL4N/A
2007AudiA6N/A
2007AudiA6 QuattroN/A
2007AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2007AudiQ74.2LV8N/A
2007AudiS8N/A
2007BMWM55.0LV10N/A
2007BMWM65.0LV10N/A
2007VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2007VolkswagenEos2.0LL4N/A
2007VolkswagenGTIN/A
2007VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2007VolkswagenPassat2.0LL4N/A
2007VolkswagenTouareg3.2LV6N/AIntake
2006AudiA3N/A
2006AudiA3 Quattro3.2LV6N/A
2006AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2006AudiA4 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2006AudiA6N/A
2006AudiA6 QuattroN/A
2006AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2006AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/AIntake
2006BMWM55.0LV10N/A
2006BMWM65.0LV10N/A
2006VolkswagenBeetle2.5LL5N/A
2006VolkswagenGTI2.0LL4N/A
2006VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2006VolkswagenPassat2.0LL4N/A
2006VolkswagenTouareg3.2LV6N/AIntake
2005AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2005AudiA4 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2005AudiA6 Quattro3.2LV6N/A
2005AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2005AudiAllroad Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2005AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/AIntake
2005VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/A
2005VolkswagenJetta2.5LL5N/A
2005VolkswagenTouareg3.2LV6N/AIntake
2004AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2004AudiA4 Quattro1.8LL4N/A
2004AudiA63.0LV6N/A
2004AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2004AudiA8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2004AudiAllroad Quattro4.2LV8N/A
2004AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/AIntake
2004VolkswagenBeetleN/A
2004VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AIntake
2004VolkswagenR323.2LV6N/AIntake
2004VolkswagenTouareg3.2LV6N/AIntake
2003AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2003AudiA4 Quattro1.8LL4N/A
2003AudiA63.0LV6N/A
2003AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2003VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/A
2003VolkswagenEuroVan2.8LV6N/A
2003VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AIntake
2002AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2002AudiA4 Quattro1.8LL4N/A
2002AudiA63.0LV6N/A
2002AudiA6 Quattro3.0LV6N/A
2002VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/A
2002VolkswagenEuroVan2.8LV6N/A
2002VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AIntake
2001AudiA41.8LL4N/A
2001AudiA4 Quattro1.8LL4N/A
2001VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/A
2001VolkswagenEuroVan2.8LV6N/A
2001VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AIntake
2000VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/A
2000VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/A
2000VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/AIntake
1999VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/A

* 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:

CONB10890EC3185PT3935S3160

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