Walker 590-1206 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid

Engine VVT Solenoid for Volvo and Land Rover

Walker Products 590-1206 is an engine variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid for select Volvo and Land Rover applications. It is built for vehicles that use variable valve lift with an oil control valve, helping restore proper cam timing control and engine management response.

Walker Products has supplied fuel system and engine management components since 1946, with manufacturing and engineering support focused on OE-level specifications. The Walker Products line includes engine sensors and related control components for import and domestic repair needs.

Key Features

• Engine variable valve timing (VVT) solenoid for select Volvo and Land Rover vehicles
• Fits applications with variable valve lift including oil control valve operation
• Walker Products part number 590-1206
• Cross-reference: Dorman OE Solutions 916-766
• Built by an ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 certified manufacturer

Detailed Description

This VVT solenoid is used in engine management systems that regulate oil flow to variable valve timing components. For Volvo XC60, Volvo XC70, Volvo S80, Volvo XC90, Volvo V70, and Land Rover LR2 applications listed below, Walker Products 590-1206 supports the oil control valve function used in variable valve lift systems. It is a direct-fit service part for vehicles requiring this specific control strategy, and it is identified by part number 590-1206 in replacement catalogs.

Compatible With: Fits 2010-2015 Volvo XC60, N/A; Fits 2008-2015 Volvo XC70, N/A; Fits 2007-2014 Volvo S80, N/A; Fits 2007-2014 Volvo XC90, N/A; Fits 2011-2012 Land Rover LR2, N/A; Fits 2008-2010 Volvo V70, N/A.

Common Repair Uses

• Restoring variable valve timing control after solenoid wear or failure
• Addressing oil control valve-related engine management faults
• Correcting rough idle or drivability issues tied to VVT operation
• Resolving cam timing response problems on affected Volvo and Land Rover models
• Replacing a failed engine VVT solenoid during timing system service

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the engine code and original part number before installation, since VVT solenoid applications can vary by engine configuration. Inspect the connector, wiring, and oil passages for contamination or damage before fitting the replacement. Clear diagnostic trouble codes after installation and confirm proper engine response during a road test.

Quality Assurance

Walker Products manufactures engine management components to meet or exceed OEM standards and specifications. The company supports production with in-house engineering, product management, and technical documentation, and operates under ISO 9001 / IATF 16949 certification.