Standard Ignition VVT749 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Oil Control Valve - Exhaust or Intake

Engine Variable Valve Timing Oil Control Valve

Standard Ignition VVT749 is an electromagnetic engine variable valve timing oil control valve for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It uses a 2-terminal blade connection with a single oval plug-in connector and a metal/plastic housing for direct replacement service on the listed intake and exhaust positions.

Key Features

• Electromagnetic activation for VVT oil flow control
• Blade terminals with 1 female oval connector
• 2-terminal, plug-in electrical connection
• Metal and plastic housing construction
• Grounded base: no
• Standard Ignition VVT749 replacement part

Detailed Description

Standard Ignition VVT749 is an engine variable valve timing oil control valve used to regulate oil pressure to the cam phaser system. In Hyundai Santa Fe, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia K5, Kia Stinger, Kia Santa Cruz, Kia Sorento, and related applications, this valve supports precise cam timing control for the exhaust or intake side where listed. This part cross-references 35-1851 and 243562S000 for the same application. Standard Ignition VVT749 is a direct-fit service part for vehicles such as Hyundai Santa Fe and Hyundai Sonata, and it is also listed for Hyundai Tucson and Kia K5 applications.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 2023-2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, Exhaust
• Fits 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe, Exhaust
• Fits 2023-2026 Hyundai Sonata, Exhaust
• Fits 2021 Hyundai Sonata, Exhaust
• Fits 2021-2026 Hyundai Tucson, N/A
• Fits 2024 Kia K5, Intake
• Fits 2021-2022 Kia K5, Intake
• Fits 2020-2023 Kia Stinger, N/A
• Fits 2022 Hyundai Santa Cruz, Exhaust
• Fits 2022 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A
• Fits 2020 Hyundai Santa Fe, N/A
• Fits 2022 Hyundai Sonata, N/A
• Fits 2019-2020 Hyundai Sonata, N/A
• Fits 2021 Kia Sorento, Intake
• Fits 2020 Kia Sorento, N/A

Common Issues This Part May Solve

• Cam timing faults related to a sticking or failed oil control valve
• Check engine light concerns tied to VVT system performance
• Rough idle or hesitation caused by incorrect valve timing control
• Reduced engine response from delayed oil flow to the cam phaser
• Intermittent VVT electrical faults at the connector or terminals

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector shape, terminal count, and position before installation. Confirm whether the application uses the intake or exhaust side, since fitment varies by vehicle and engine configuration. Inspect the harness connector and oil passages for contamination before replacing the valve, and clear diagnostic trouble codes after repair if required.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition replacement parts are built for service use in engine management applications and are identified here by part number VVT749 for accurate ordering and fitment verification.