Walker 590-1220 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Exhaust (Left)

Walker Products 590-1220 VVT Solenoid Overview

Walker Products 590-1220 is an Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid for the exhaust left position on select Hyundai and Kia applications. It is built for vehicles that use an integrated oil control valve design, helping restore proper cam timing control and engine management performance.

Walker Products has supplied fuel system and engine management components since 1946, with manufacturing and engineering support focused on meeting or exceeding OEM standards. The Walker Products line includes OE-style replacement parts for modern engine control systems, including VVT components, sensors, injectors, and related repair parts.

Key Features

• Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) solenoid for exhaust left applications
• Integrated oil control valve design for select Hyundai and Kia engines
• OE-style replacement from Walker Products
• Part number 590-1220 for application lookup and cross-reference
• Built by an ISO 9001/IATF16949 certified manufacturer

Detailed Description

Walker Products 590-1220 is a direct-fit style VVT solenoid used on select Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Veracruz, Azera, Genesis, Sonata, and Kia Sedona applications with exhaust left positioning. This part is intended for engines that use an integrated oil control valve as part of the variable valve timing system, helping maintain accurate cam timing response under changing load and speed conditions. If you are replacing a worn or malfunctioning VVT solenoid on a 2010-2012 Hyundai Sonata or a 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz, this part number is a relevant OE-style match to verify against the original component.

This part cross-references Dorman OE Solutions 916-877 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Check engine light related to VVT system faults
• Rough idle caused by incorrect cam timing control
• Loss of power or sluggish acceleration
• Hard starting tied to oil control valve or solenoid issues
• Engine performance problems on Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Sonata, Veracruz, Azera, Genesis, or Kia Sedona applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original part number, connector style, and exhaust left position before installation. Confirm engine application details for 2010-2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz, 2010-2011 Hyundai Azera, 2011 Hyundai Genesis, 2010 Hyundai Sonata, and 2010 Kia Sedona. Clean the mounting area and inspect the oil passages and electrical connector before installing Walker Products 590-1220.

• Fits 2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Exhaust (Left) — Incl. Oil Control Valve; From 12/28/2011; Walker Products
• Fits 2010-2012 Hyundai Genesis Coupe, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products
• Fits 2010-2012 Hyundai Veracruz, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products
• Fits 2010-2011 Hyundai Azera, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products
• Fits 2011 Hyundai Genesis, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products
• Fits 2010 Hyundai Sonata, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products
• Fits 2010 Kia Sedona, Exhaust (Left) — Compatible with integrated Oil Control Valve for Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid.; Walker Products

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 as an ISO 9001/IATF16949 certified manufacturer. Part number 590-1220 is backed by that manufacturing and quality-control process.