The automatic transmission control unit (often designated as TCU or TCM) is a crucial electronic component responsible for smooth and trouble-free gear shifting. Its failure, most often caused by overheating, short circuits, or water damage, results in jerking, an inability to shift gears, or the vehicle entering limp mode. Purchasing a new module at an authorized dealership is a massive expense, which is why replacing it with a fully functional, used original is the most reasonable solution.
Engine Control Unit Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI Bosch 038906016AL 0281014254
Vendors's code: 0281014254
Product code: 038906016AL
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€142.28
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€175.00
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€175.00
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Important: Depending on the ECU type and vehicle model, not all of the options listed below may be available.
To select the correct option for your vehicle and ECU, please contact us before purchasing:
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1. Locked
This option is intended for professional workshops with the required specialist equipment and technical knowledge.
The ECU has been removed from a vehicle intended for recycling and still contains the immobilizer data and other information from the previous vehicle. Before it can be used in another car, it must be unlocked and then programmed using specialist automotive diagnostic equipment.
2. Unlocked
Several preparation methods may be available. The possible options depend on the ECU type, vehicle model and immobilizer system. Please contact us before purchasing, as some preparation methods are not available for every ECU.
Our electronics specialists can prepare the ECU in one of the following ways:
a) ECU with PIN code (Car Pass)
The PIN code is supplied, but programming with a suitable diagnostic tool is still required. After installing the ECU, it must be reset using the supplied PIN code and then programmed to the vehicle’s immobilizer system.
b) VIRGIN ECU
The data from the previous vehicle is removed and the ECU is restored to a clean, factory-like state. After installation, it must be programmed to the vehicle using a compatible specialist diagnostic tool. Unless another preparation method is specified in the product description, this is the standard unlocking option for most of our ECUs.
c) Plug & Play – IMMO OFF
The immobilizer function is disabled in the ECU. After installation, the engine can start without additional immobilizer programming. Please note that the vehicle will no longer have an active immobilizer function, and an immobilizer warning light or fault code may remain, depending on the vehicle model.
d) Plug & Play – Automatic Programming
After installation, the ECU automatically learns and saves the required vehicle data. No additional programming is normally required.
e) Plug & Play – 1:1 Clone
The data from your original ECU is copied to another fully functional ECU. The cloned unit is then ready for installation without additional programming.
You must send us your original ECU so that we can transfer its data to the replacement unit.
The original ECU must have working communication with the vehicle, a diagnostic tool or our programming equipment. If the required data cannot be read, a complete 1:1 clone may not be possible.
3. Complete Plug & Play Set
A complete matched set containing the ECU, immobilizer components and all other parts required to start the vehicle without additional programming. All components supplied in the set must be installed in the vehicle.
Important:
Dispatch time depends on the selected option. If an unlocked or specially prepared version is ordered, the preparation service usually requires an additional 1–2 business days.
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Engine Control Unit Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI Bosch 038906016AL 0281014254
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What does the AL suffix in number 038906016AL mean?
The letters AL indicate the software and hardware version of ECU 038906016AL (Bosch 0281014254). This is a used, working module for the Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI – choose it if your ECU has exactly this suffix.
Engine Control Unit Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI Bosch 038906016AL 0281014254
The AL version is one of several variants of ECU 038906016 used in the Volkswagen T5 with the 1.9 TDI engine. The module was made by Bosch and carries number 0281014254. It controls fuel injection, turbo boost and the running of the diesel engine based on data from the sensors. We sell it used, in working order and in good condition.
Numbers to compare
- 038906016AL – VW part number with the AL version suffix
- 0281014254 – Bosch number; label: 0 281 014 254
The T5 1.9 TDI uses ECUs whose numbers start the same way but end in different letters. That is why you should compare the full 038906016AL number, not just the first digits.
Symptoms of failure in the T5 1.9 TDI
- the engine will not start, even though the starter motor and fuel pump work,
- no connection to the module via the diagnostic socket,
- the van runs in limp mode with reduced power,
- internal ECU faults that come back after being cleared.
Check the fuses and the ECU earth first – it is a quick test that often saves an unnecessary replacement.
Locked or unlocked – which should I choose?
If you run a workshop with the right equipment, the locked version will do: it arrives with the data and immobiliser of the previous van, and you unlock, program and match it yourself. If not, choose the unlocked version, which we prepare before dispatch (usually 1–2 working days).
Before ordering, ask which method is available. PIN / CAR PASS, Virgin, IMMO OFF, auto programming or cloning are possible depending on the number, software and immobiliser. More on the ECU preparation options page.
Questions and answers
| Will 038906016AL replace an ECU with a different suffix? |
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| We do not recommend this without checking with us first – the suffix indicates the software and hardware version. |
| Will the locked version work straight after fitting? |
| No. It needs to be unlocked, programmed and matched to the immobiliser. |
| What condition is the ECU in? |
| It is a used part, in working order and in good condition. You will find the warranty period in the product features table. |
Send a photo of the label to contact@auto24parts.com and we will confirm whether the AL version is right for you.
