Gates VVS136 right VVT solenoid for the 2012-2013 Kia Sorento V6 3.5L, the 2014-2017 Sorento V6 3.3L and other vehicles continuously controls oil flow to set engine valve timing. This variable valve timing solenoid is commonly called an oil control valve.
- Continuously controls oil flow for precise valve timing
- Electromagnetic activation on 12 V, with one female connector and two male pin terminals
- Steel housing, 131 mm long, with an 18 mm shaft diameter
- Seal included with the solenoid
- Tested to help restore engine performance, fuel economy and idle quality
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VVS136 VVT solenoid
- Also called: variable valve timing solenoid
- Fits: 2012-2013 Kia Sorento V6 3.5L, the 2014-2017 Sorento V6 3.3L and other vehicles
- Position: Intake (right)
- Material: Steel housing
- Condition: New
A worn solenoid can show up as a rough idle, lower fuel economy or a check engine light. Those signs alone do not prove the solenoid is at fault, since dirty or low engine oil can cause them too. This listing is one solenoid for the right intake side, and the 2014-2017 Kia Sorento V6 3.3L takes one on that side; the other side is ordered separately.
Fits
It is listed for a wide range of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models, among them the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3L and the 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL V6 3.3L. It is designed to OE specifications in fit, form and performance. If your car is not named here, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: intake (right)
- Quantity for this side: 1
- Overall height: 25 mm (0.984 in)
- Housing length: 131 mm (5.157 in)
- Housing width: 25 mm (0.984 in)
- Shaft diameter: 18 mm (0.709 in)
Build and materials
- Housing material: steel
- Activation type: electromagnetic
- Voltage: 12 V
- Connector: 1, female
- Terminals: 2, male pin
- Seal: included
- Condition: new
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One VVT solenoid with its seal. Mounting hardware is not included, so plan on new bolts rather than reusing the old ones.
Interchange: 7V-7011 · 918-008
2T1100 · VV1081 · 243553CAB2 · VTS1072 · VVT181 · TS1100
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
2T1100, VV1081, 7V-7011, 918-008, 243553CAB2, VVS136, VTS1072, VVT181, TS1100
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this Kia Sorento VVT solenoid right for the 2014-2017 Kia Sorento V6 3.3L?
Yes. Gates VVS136 is listed for the 2014-2017 Kia Sorento V6 3.3L and for the 2012-2013 Sorento V6 3.5L.
Does the Hyundai Santa Fe VVT solenoid in this listing cover the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3L?
Yes. This right-side intake solenoid is listed for the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3L and for the 2013-2019 Hyundai Santa Fe XL V6 3.3L.
Does this VVT solenoid include a seal?
Yes. A seal comes with the solenoid, but mounting hardware does not, so have new bolts ready.
What voltage and connector does the Gates VVS136 use?
It is a 12 V electromagnetic solenoid with one female connector and two male pin terminals.
Does Gates VVS136 replace number 7V-7011?
Yes. 7V-7011 is one of the numbers Gates VVS136 replaces; the rest are on the Interchange line.
