Standard Ignition VVT388 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Exhaust

Engine VVT Solenoid for Select Hyundai and Kia Applications

Standard Ignition VVT388 is an engine variable valve timing solenoid built for exhaust-side applications on select Hyundai, Kia, and Dodge models. It uses a 12-volt electromagnetic design with a blade terminal connection and a single rectangular female connector for direct replacement service.

Key Features

• Engine variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid for exhaust applications
• 12-volt electromagnetic activation
• Blade terminals with 2 male terminals
• 1 rectangular connector with plug/socket style and female gender
• Metal and plastic housing construction
• Standard Ignition VVT388 replacement part

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition VVT388 is designed for vehicles that use electronically controlled exhaust cam timing. It is a direct-fit style engine VVT solenoid for 2020-2024 Kia Seltos, 2017-2022 Hyundai Elantra, 2017-2018 Hyundai Ioniq, 2021-2022 Hyundai Ioniq, and 2014 Dodge Attitude applications listed with exhaust or N/A position data. This part cross-references 35-1279 and 2437503020 for the same application. The VVT388 part number is also useful when searching for a replacement engine variable valve timing solenoid for Hyundai Elantra exhaust and Kia Seltos exhaust service.

What It Is Used For

• Restoring exhaust cam timing control when the original solenoid is no longer responding
• Addressing rough idle or drivability concerns tied to variable valve timing operation
• Replacing a solenoid with electrical connector or terminal wear
• Correcting timing-related fault codes associated with VVT control circuits
• Servicing Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Ioniq, and Kia Seltos exhaust VVT systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify connector shape, terminal count, and mounting style before installation. This solenoid uses a single rectangular connector, blade terminals, and no included gasket or mounting hardware. Confirm the vehicle application by year, make, model, and position before replacing the original part. For Hyundai Elantra exhaust and Kia Seltos exhaust applications, inspect the electrical connector and oil passages for contamination before installing the new solenoid.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition supplies this VVT solenoid as an OE-style replacement component for engine timing control service. The metal and plastic housing is built for standard underhood use in electronically controlled valve timing systems.