Gates VVS178 left VVT solenoid for the 2013 Kia Sorento V6 3.5L, the 2014-2020 Sorento V6 3.3L and other vehicles controls oil flow to the engine's valve timing system. Also called a variable valve timing solenoid, this electromagnetic unit sets timing by metering oil.
- Continuously controls oil flow for precise valve timing
- Electromagnetic activation on a 12 V circuit
- Steel housing with one female connector and two male pin terminals
- Tested for engine performance, fuel economy, idle quality and emissions
Quick facts
- Part: Gates VVS178 VVT solenoid
- Also called: variable valve timing solenoid
- Fits: 2013 Kia Sorento V6 3.5L, the 2014-2020 Sorento V6 3.3L and other vehicles
- Position: Exhaust (left)
- Material: Steel housing
- Condition: New
A failing solenoid can show up as a rough idle, lower fuel economy or a check engine light, but those symptoms also have other possible sources. With the engine off and cool, look over the connector and housing for oil residue, cracks or damage, and leave electrical testing to a shop.
Fits
This solenoid is listed for a wide range of Hyundai, Kia and Genesis models, including the 2013 Kia Sorento V6 3.5L, the 2014-2020 Sorento V6 3.3L, the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3L and the 2020-2023 Kia Telluride V6 3.8L. On the cars named here, this side takes one. This listing is one left-side solenoid, and where a car takes two, the other side is ordered separately. If your car is not named, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Exhaust (left)
- Quantity per vehicle: 1 or 2, depending on the application
- Overall height: 25.1 mm (0.988 in)
- Housing length: 124 mm (4.882 in)
- Housing width: 25.1 mm (0.988 in)
- Voltage: 12 V
Build and materials
- Activation type: Electromagnetic
- Housing material: Steel
- Connector: 1, female
- Terminals: 2, male pin
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One solenoid. Mounting hardware and a seal are not included, so plan on new fasteners and a new seal rather than reusing old ones.
Interchange: 7V-7018 · 918-031
VV1108 · 243603CAA2 · VTS1083 · VVT208
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
VV1108, 7V-7018, 918-031, 243603CAA2, VVS178, VTS1083, VVT208
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right Kia Sorento VVT solenoid for a 2014-2020 model with the V6 3.3L?
Yes. Gates VVS178 fits the 2014-2020 Kia Sorento V6 3.3L; this left-side listing takes one, and the other side is ordered separately. The 2013 Sorento V6 3.5L is covered too.
Does this Hyundai Santa Fe VVT solenoid fit the 2013-2018 model with the V6 3.3L?
Yes. Gates VVS178 left VVT solenoid fits the 2013-2018 Hyundai Santa Fe V6 3.3L; this side takes one.
Does this left VVT solenoid come with a seal or mounting hardware?
No. The box holds one solenoid only; mounting hardware and a seal are not included, so have new ones ready.
What voltage and connector does this left VVT solenoid use?
It runs on 12 V and has one female connector with two male pin terminals. The activation type is electromagnetic.
Is an oil control valve the same thing as Gates VVS178?
Yes. VVT solenoids like this one are commonly called oil control valves. The electromagnetic solenoid controls oil flow for valve timing.
