Name: Glow Time Control Unit BOSCH 0 281 003 098
Brand: BOSCH
SKU: 0281003098
Price: 131 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Glow Time Control Unit BOSCH 0 281 003 098

Key Specification:

EAN: 3165142944142
Glow Plug Design: Pencil-type Glow Plug
Glow Plug Design: after-glow capable
glow plug system: 5
PURPOSE GROUP: Glow Time

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Description
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EAN

3165142944142

Glow Plug Design

Pencil-type Glow Plug

Glow Plug Design

after-glow capable

glow plug system

PURPOSE GROUP

Glow Time

Supplementary Info

Control Unit

Glow Time Control Unit BOSCH 0 281 003 098 – BOSCH – OEM not specified

This Glow Time Control Unit BOSCH 0 281 003 098 is supplied by BOSCH as a replacement for OEM reference not specified. It is intended for use in selected FORD, VAUXHALL, VAUXHALL/OPEL vehicles and designed to meet original equipment fit and functional requirements.

The part is identified by manufacturer reference 0281003098 and EAN 3165142944142, allowing accurate identification and compatibility verification prior to installation. It is suitable for replacing worn, damaged, or non-functioning components where dependable operation is required.

Control Unit

Fitment & Compatibility

Correct part selection is essential to ensure proper fitment. Please confirm compatibility by matching the OEM reference number or using the vehicle registration lookup tool before ordering.

This part is compatible with selected FORD, VAUXHALL, VAUXHALL/OPEL models. Detailed compatibility information is available in the Compatibility section of this page.

If this part is not suitable for your vehicle, browse alternative options in our Ignition & Preheating category.

FORD

FORD COURIER Kasten/Großraumlimousine (F3L, F5L) From 04/1989 to 02/1996

1.8 D 4WD 09/1991-02/1996, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Box Body/MPV, Diesel , ENG: RTG, RTC, RTD

FORD ESCORT IV Express (AVF) From 02/1986 to 07/1990

1.8 D 4WD 07/1988-07/1990, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: RTA, RTB

FORD ESCORT Mk IV (GAF, AWF, ABFT) From 03/1983 to 10/1994

1.8 D 4WD 01/1989-07/1990, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: RTA, RTB

FORD ESCORT Mk IV Turnier (AWF, AVF) From 10/1985 to 10/1990

1.8 D 4WD 01/1989-07/1990, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: RTA, RTB

FORD ESCORT Mk V Turnier (ANL) From 07/1990 to 01/1995

1.8 TD 4WD 02/1993-01/1995, 66 kw, 1753 ccm, 90 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: RFD, RFK, RFS

1.8 D 4WD 07/1990-01/1995, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: RTH, RTE, RTF

FORD ESCORT Mk VI (AAL, ABL) From 07/1990 to 09/1996

1.8 D 4WD 07/1990-01/1995, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: RTH, RTE, RTF

1.8 TD 4WD 02/1993-01/1995, 66 kw, 1753 ccm, 90 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: RFD, RFK, RFS

FORD ESCORT Mk VI Stufenheck (AFL) From 08/1993 to 01/1995

1.8 D 4WD 08/1993-01/1995, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RTH, RTE, RTF

1.8 TD 4WD 08/1993-01/1995, 66 kw, 1753 ccm, 90 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RFD, RFK

FORD ESCORT V Express (AVF) From 07/1990 to 12/1994

1.8 D 4WD 07/1990-12/1994, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: RTH, RTA, RTE, RTF

FORD FIESTA Hatchback Van (FVD) From 03/1983 to 12/1995

1.8 D (FVJ) 4WD 03/1989-12/1995, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback Van, Diesel , ENG: RTG, RTC, RTD

1.6 D 4WD 09/1983-09/1989, 40 kw, 1608 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback Van, Diesel , ENG: LTB

FORD FIESTA Mk II (FBD) From 09/1983 to 11/1989

1.6 D (FBD) 4WD 04/1984-02/1989, 40 kw, 1608 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: LTB

FORD FIESTA Mk III (GFJ) From 01/1989 to 01/1997

1.8 D 4WD 03/1989-12/1995, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: RTG, RTC, RTD

FORD GRANADA Mk III (GAE, GGE) From 04/1985 to 09/1994

2.5 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1988-07/1993, 68 kw, 2498 ccm, 92 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: SFA, SFB

2.5 D Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1985-02/1992, 51 kw, 2498 ccm, 69 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: STR

FORD GRANADA Mk III Stufenheck (GGE) From 01/1986 to 12/1994

2.5 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1988-07/1993, 68 kw, 2498 ccm, 92 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: SFA, SFB

2.5 D Rear-Wheel Drive 12/1989-12/1994, 51 kw, 2498 ccm, 69 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: STR

FORD ORION III (GAL) From 01/1990 to 09/1996

1.8 TD 4WD 03/1992-12/1993, 66 kw, 1753 ccm, 90 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RFD, RFK

1.8 D 4WD 11/1990-12/1993, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RTH, RTE, RTF

FORD ORION Mk II (AFF) From 12/1985 to 07/1990

1.8 D 4WD 01/1989-07/1990, 44 kw, 1753 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RTA, RTB

1.6 D 4WD 12/1985-01/1989, 40 kw, 1608 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: LTC

FORD ORION (AFD) From 07/1983 to 03/1986

1.6 D 4WD 02/1984-03/1986, 40 kw, 1608 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: LTA

FORD SIERRA I Hatchback (GBC) From 08/1982 to 02/1987

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1982-12/1986, 49 kw, 2304 ccm, 67 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: YTT

FORD SIERRA II Hatchback (GBC, GBG) From 01/1987 to 03/1993

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 01/1987-09/1989, 49 kw, 2304 ccm, 67 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: YTR

1.8 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1988-02/1993, 55 kw, 1753 ccm, 75 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: RFA, RFB, RFL

FORD SIERRA II Sapphire (GBG, GB4) From 01/1987 to 02/1993

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 01/1987-09/1989, 49 kw, 2304 ccm, 67 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: YTR, YTT

1.8 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1988-02/1993, 55 kw, 1753 ccm, 75 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: RFA, RFB, RFL

FORD SIERRA Turnier (BNC) From 08/1982 to 12/1986

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1982-12/1986, 49 kw, 2304 ccm, 67 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: YTT

VAUXHALL

VAUXHALL ASTRA Estate From 09/1979 to 08/1986

1.6 D 4WD 02/1982-08/1986, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL ASTRA Hatchback From 09/1979 to 08/1986

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1986, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk II Estate (T85) From 09/1984 to 08/1991

1.7 D 4WD 02/1989-08/1991, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.6 D 4WD 09/1984-12/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 16 DA

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk II Hatchback (T85) From 09/1984 to 08/1991

1.7 D 4WD 09/1988-08/1991, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

1.6 D 4WD 09/1984-12/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 DA, 16 D

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) Estate (T92) From 03/1991 to 12/1998

1.7 D 4WD 03/1991-12/1994, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

1.7 D 4WD 12/1991-02/1998, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) Hatchback (T92) From 09/1991 to 02/1998

1.7 D 4WD 12/1991-02/1998, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D 4WD 09/1991-12/1994, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL ASTRA Mk III (F) Saloon (T92) From 09/1991 to 09/1998

1.7 D 4WD 03/1992-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D 4WD 07/1992-09/1998, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL ASTRAMAX (T85) From 08/1985 to 10/1994

1.6 D 4WD 05/1986-06/1990, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Box Body/MPV, Diesel , ENG: 16 DA

1.7 D 4WD 01/1989-07/1994, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Box Body/MPV, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL ASTRAVAN Mk III (F) Estate Van (T92) From 01/1991 to 08/1998

1.7 D (F70) 4WD 09/1991-08/1993, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D (F70) 4WD 10/1991-12/1994, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL CARLTON Mk II Estate From 09/1977 to 08/1986

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1980-08/1986, 48 kw, 2260 ccm, 65 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 05/1983-08/1986, 52 kw, 2260 ccm, 71 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

VAUXHALL CARLTON Mk II Saloon From 10/1978 to 08/1986

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1980-08/1986, 48 kw, 2260 ccm, 65 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 05/1983-08/1986, 52 kw, 2260 ccm, 71 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

VAUXHALL CARLTON Mk III Estate (V87) From 09/1986 to 03/1994

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1986-03/1994, 54 kw, 2260 ccm, 73 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 YD

VAUXHALL CARLTON Mk III Saloon (V87) From 09/1986 to 03/1994

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1986-03/1994, 54 kw, 2260 ccm, 73 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 YD

VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Estate (J82) From 09/1981 to 08/1988

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 16 DA

VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Hatchback (J82) From 09/1981 to 08/1988

1600D 4WD 03/1982-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 DA, 16 D

VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk II Saloon (J82) From 09/1981 to 08/1988

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk III Hatchback (J89) From 09/1988 to 11/1995

1.7 D 4WD 09/1988-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D 4WD 07/1992-11/1995, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL CAVALIER Mk III Saloon (J89) From 08/1988 to 11/1995

1.7 D 4WD 09/1988-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D 4WD 07/1992-11/1995, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL FRONTERA Mk I (A) (U92) From 09/1991 to 10/1998

2.3 TD 4WD 09/1991-06/1998, 74 kw, 2260 ccm, 100 PS, Closed Off-Road Vehicle, Diesel , ENG: 23 DTR

VAUXHALL/OPEL

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASCONA C (J82) From 09/1981 to 10/1988

1.6 D (F11, M11, F68, M68) 4WD 03/1982-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASCONA C Hatchback (J82) From 09/1981 to 08/1988

1.6 D (F68, M68) 4WD 03/1982-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA F (T92) From 09/1991 to 09/1998

1.7 D (F19, M19) 4WD 07/1992-09/1998, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

1.7 D (F19, M19) 4WD 03/1992-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA F Estate (T92) From 09/1991 to 01/1998

1.7 D (F35, M35) 4WD 12/1991-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.7 D (F35, M35) 4WD 07/1992-01/1998, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA F Estate Van (T92) From 10/1991 to 01/1999

1.7 D (F70) 4WD 07/1992-01/1999, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

1.7 D (F70) 4WD 12/1991-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL ASTRA F Hatchback (T92) From 09/1991 to 02/1998

1.7 D (F08, M08, F68, M68) 4WD 07/1992-01/1998, 44 kw, 1699 ccm, 60 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 DR

1.7 D (F08, M08, F68, M68) 4WD 12/1991-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL FRONTERA A (U92) From 03/1992 to 10/1998

2.3 TD (5JMWL4) 4WD 03/1992-10/1998, 74 kw, 2260 ccm, 100 PS, Closed Off-Road Vehicle, Diesel , ENG: 23 DTR

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT D (31_-34_, 41_-44_) From 08/1979 to 08/1984

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1984, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT D (32_,37_,39, _42) From 08/1979 to 08/1984

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1984, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT D Estate (35_, 36_, 45_, 46_) From 08/1979 to 08/1984

1.6 D 4WD 03/1982-08/1984, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 16 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT E (T85) From 09/1984 to 12/1993

1.6 D (C19, D19) 4WD 09/1984-01/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

1.7 D (C19, D19) 4WD 02/1989-08/1991, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT E Combo (T85) From 01/1986 to 07/1994

1.7 D (C25, D25) 4WD 01/1989-07/1994, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

1.6 D (C25, D25) 4WD 01/1986-12/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT E Estate (T85) From 09/1984 to 08/1991

1.6 D (C15, C35, D15, D35) 4WD 09/1984-01/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

1.7 D (C15, C35, D15, D35) 4WD 02/1989-08/1991, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT E Estate Van (T85) From 08/1984 to 09/1993

1.6 D (C70, D70) 4WD 08/1984-08/1988, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

1.7 D (C70, D70) 4WD 08/1988-09/1992, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Estate Van, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL KADETT E Hatchback (T85) From 09/1984 to 08/1991

1.6 D (C08, C48, D08, D48) 4WD 09/1984-01/1989, 40 kw, 1598 ccm, 54 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 16 D, 16 DA

1.7 D (C08, C48, D08, D48) 4WD 02/1989-08/1991, 42 kw, 1699 ccm, 57 PS, Hatchback, Diesel , ENG: 17 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL REKORD E (17_, 11_, 14_, 16_, 18_, 19_) From 08/1977 to 08/1986

2.2 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1984-08/1986, 63 kw, 2260 ccm, 86 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 TD

2.2 D Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1978-08/1983, 48 kw, 2260 ccm, 65 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.2 D Rear-Wheel Drive 11/1982-08/1986, 52 kw, 2260 ccm, 71 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.0 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1977-10/1982, 43 kw, 1998 ccm, 58 PS, Saloon, Diesel , ENG: 20 D

VAUXHALL/OPEL REKORD E Estate (61_, 66_, 67_) From 08/1977 to 08/1986

2.2 TD Rear-Wheel Drive 06/1984-08/1986, 63 kw, 2260 ccm, 86 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 TD

2.2 D Rear-Wheel Drive 08/1978-08/1983, 48 kw, 2260 ccm, 65 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.3 D Rear-Wheel Drive 11/1982-08/1986, 52 kw, 2260 ccm, 71 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 23 D

2.0 D Rear-Wheel Drive 09/1977-10/1982, 43 kw, 1998 ccm, 58 PS, Estate, Diesel , ENG: 20 D

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20 OCT, 2025
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12 May, 2025
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2 January, 2025
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