Gates VVS120 right VVT solenoid for the 2009-2022 Toyota Corolla 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles controls the flow of engine oil that sets valve timing.
- Continuously controls oil flow for precise valve timing
- Electromagnetic activation with a steel housing
- Female connector with two male blade terminals
- Tested to help restore engine performance, idle quality and fuel economy
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VVS120 VVT solenoid
- Also called: variable valve timing solenoid
- Fits: 2009-2022 Toyota Corolla 4-cylinder 1.8L and other vehicles
- Position: Right, intake, exhaust
- Material: Steel
- Condition: New
Rough idle, reduced power, poor fuel economy or a check engine light can mean the solenoid is not controlling oil flow as it should. Other faults show up the same way, so with the engine off and cool, look over the connector and wiring for damage or oil before replacing it. A shop can test the solenoid itself.
Fits
Gates designed it to OE specifications in fit, form and performance. It is a direct-fit VVT solenoid for the 2009-2018 Toyota RAV4 4-cylinder 2.5L, the 2009 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L and the 2010-2017 Camry 4-cylinder 2.5L, within a listing for a wide range of Toyota, Lexus, Scion and Pontiac models.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: right, intake, exhaust
- Quantity for this side: 1 or 2, depending on the vehicle and engine
- Overall height: 24.4 mm (0.961 in)
- Housing length: 103 mm (4.055 in)
- Housing width: 24.4 mm (0.961 in)
- Shaft diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
Build and materials
- Housing material: steel
- Activation type: electromagnetic
- Voltage: 12 V
- Seal: included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One VVT solenoid with its seal. This listing is one solenoid for the right side; on the 2009-2018 Toyota RAV4 4-cylinder 2.5L that side takes two, while on the 2009-2022 Toyota Corolla 4-cylinder 1.8L it takes one, and the other side is ordered separately. Mounting hardware is not included, and the old hardware may not be reusable.
Interchange: 7V-4015 · 916-997 · 917-235
2T1073 · VV1101 · VV1160 · 19185637 · VTS1047 · VVT201 · VVT260 · 153300T010 · 1533037010 · TS1073
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2T1073, VV1101, VV1160, 7V-4015, 916-997, 917-235, 19185637, VVS120, VTS1047, VVT201, VVT260, 153300T010, 1533037010, TS1073
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a VVT solenoid for the 2010-2017 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.5L?
Yes. Gates VVS120 is listed for the 2010-2017 Toyota Camry 4-cylinder 2.5L, where this side takes two, and the 2009 Camry 4-cylinder 2.4L, where it takes one. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Does the 2009-2022 Toyota Corolla 4-cylinder 1.8L take this VVT solenoid?
Yes. Gates VVS120 is listed for that Corolla, and this side takes one solenoid.
What voltage and connector does the Gates VVS120 use?
This solenoid runs on 12 V, with one female connector and two male blade terminals.
Does the Gates VVS120 come with a seal and mounting hardware?
It includes a seal, but mounting hardware is not included. The old hardware may not be reusable, so plan on new hardware.
Is a variable valve timing solenoid the same thing as an oil control valve?
Yes, they are commonly called oil control valves. The Gates VVS120 works the same way, regulating the oil flow that sets the engine's valve timing.
