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Volkswagen Transporter Caravelle T5 2007 Glow plug pre heat relay 457 0281003032

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This is a genuine OEM glow plug pre-heat relay / control unit for Volkswagen Transporter and Caravelle T5 diesel models. Also known as Relay 457, this module controls the glow plug system during cold starts to improve engine starting performance and reduce emissions.


Manufactured by Bosch for Volkswagen, this relay is commonly fitted to 1.9 TDI and 2.0 TDI T5 models. Bosch and VW parts listings identify the unit under OEM number 038907281B and Bosch reference 0281003032.


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Part Details


* Genuine Volkswagen OEM part

* OEM part number: 038907281B

* Bosch number: 0281003032

* Relay number: 457

* Also referenced as:

* Glow plug relay

* Glow plug control module

* Pre-heat relay

* Glow plug controller

* Manufacturer: Bosch

* Type: 9-pin glow plug control relay


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Compatibility


* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – 2005 to 2011

* Volkswagen Caravelle T5

* Volkswagen Multivan T5


Compatible with selected:


* 1.9 TDI

* 2.0 TDI


diesel engines where the same glow plug module is fitted. VW specialists list 038907281B specifically for 4-cylinder diesel T5 engines.


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Function & Benefits


* Controls glow plug pre-heating system

* Improves cold starting performance

* Helps reduce diesel smoke and emissions

* Communicates with ECU for glow plug timing

* Direct OEM replacement


A faulty glow plug relay can cause:


* Hard cold starting

* Flashing glow plug light

* Engine management warning light

* Fault code P0684 or related glow plug communication faults

* Poor cold-weather performance


VW T5 owners commonly associate glow plug system faults with relay/module failure on ageing diesel models.

Type: Relay

Terminal Type: Plug

Brand: Volkswagen

Manufacturer Part Number: 0281003032

MPN: 0281003032

Reference OE/OEM Number: 2VV905

Other Part Codes: 38907281

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