{"product_id":"volkswagen-transporter-caravelle-t5-2007-glow-plug-pre-heat-relay-457-0281003032","title":"Volkswagen Transporter Caravelle T5 2007 Glow plug pre heat relay 457 0281003032","description":"\u003cp\u003e#122\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Genuine Volkswagen OEM part\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* OEM part number: 038907281B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Bosch number: 0281003032\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Relay number: 457\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Also referenced as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Glow plug relay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Glow plug control module\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Pre-heat relay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e * Glow plug controller\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Manufacturer: Bosch\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Type: 9-pin glow plug control relay\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Transporter T5 – 2005 to 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Caravelle T5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Volkswagen Multivan T5\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatible with selected:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.9 TDI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 2.0 TDI\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ediesel engines where the same glow plug module is fitted. VW specialists list 038907281B specifically for 4-cylinder diesel T5 engines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunction \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Controls glow plug pre-heating system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Improves cold starting performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Helps reduce diesel smoke and emissions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Communicates with ECU for glow plug timing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Direct OEM replacement\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eA faulty glow plug relay can cause:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Hard cold starting\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Flashing glow plug light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Engine management warning light\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Fault code P0684 or related glow plug communication faults\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Poor cold-weather performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eVW T5 owners commonly associate glow plug system faults with relay\/module failure on ageing diesel models. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Relay\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminal Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plug\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volkswagen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Part Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0281003032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMPN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0281003032\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReference OE\/OEM Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2VV905\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther Part Codes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 38907281\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Volkswagen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54011149943111,"sku":"157946051046","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/1528\/3527\/files\/10_e50d28bd-37c0-4187-8a6f-ed650a60f2e3.jpg?v=1779884299","url":"https:\/\/spares4repairs.store\/products\/volkswagen-transporter-caravelle-t5-2007-glow-plug-pre-heat-relay-457-0281003032","provider":"Spares 4 Repairs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}