{"product_id":"vw-transporter-t5-2009-1-9-brs-glow-plug-control-unit-relay-038907281b","title":"VW Transporter T5 2009 1.9 BRS Glow Plug Control Unit Relay 038907281B","description":"\u003cp\u003e#127\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eRemoved from a Volkswagen Transporter T5 1.9 TDI (BRS engine, 2009).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine glow plug control unit (relay 457), responsible for controlling the glow plug heating system for diesel engine cold starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCondition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed item, may have minor marks, scratches or signs of wear due to storage and age. Fully working unless stated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eImportant:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease ensure the part number 038907281B matches your existing unit before purchasing, as glow plug modules are engine-specific and must match exactly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits VW Transporter T5 models (2005–2011)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngine codes:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 1.9 TDI (AXB, AXC, BRS, BRR) \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso compatible with various VW \/ Audi \/ Seat \/ Skoda diesel vehicles using the same OEM reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePosition:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eEngine bay – relay carrier \/ fuse box area (often near bulkhead or battery)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eFunction:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Controls power supply to glow plugs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Regulates pre-heating for cold starts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Communicates with ECU for temperature-based timing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Improves starting performance and reduces emissions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unit is a dedicated glow plug control module (not just a simple relay) used in diesel engines. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e⸻\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eTechnical Info:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Relay number: 457\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Type: electronic glow plug control module\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Voltage: 12V system\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* OEM reference: 038 907 281 B\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Superseded by: 04L907282B (newer version) 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