Keep your diesel starting on cold mornings with the Standard Ignition Diesel Glow Plug Relay (RY-53). This relay switches battery power to the engine's glow plugs during the cold-start preheat cycle, so the plugs energize and warm the combustion chambers before you crank. It drops in as a direct-fit replacement for the 1982-1983 Audi 4000, 1979-1983 Audi 5000, 1979-1981 Volkswagen Dasher, 1985-1987 Volkswagen Golf, 1981-1992 Volkswagen Jetta, 1982-1985 Volkswagen Quantum, 1977-1984 Volkswagen Rabbit, 1981-1983 Volkswagen Rabbit Pickup, and 1982-1984 Volkswagen Vanagon — see the Buyer's Guide tab for engine details.
If a failed glow plug relay is the cause of your hard cold starts or a no-preheat condition, this unit replaces it. Diagnose the cause before replacing.
Interchange: GPR2 · 19912 · GPR601 · 171911261A · 171911261B · 171911261E · 321911261 · 321911261C
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does this glow plug relay do?
It switches battery power to the diesel glow plugs during the cold-start preheat cycle, energizing the plugs to warm the combustion chambers before you crank the engine.
Will the RY-53 fit my vehicle?
It's a direct-fit replacement for applications including the Audi 4000 and 5000 and the Volkswagen Dasher, Golf, Jetta, Quantum, Rabbit, Rabbit Pickup, and Vanagon. Check the Buyer's Guide tab to confirm your year and engine.
What are signs this relay may need replacing?
Hard cold starts, extended cranking, or a no-preheat condition can be signs. These symptoms have other causes too, so diagnose the system before replacing the relay.
What numbers does this relay interchange with?
It replaces GPR2, 19912, GPR601, 171911261A, 171911261B, 171911261E, 321911261, and 321911261C.
How is this relay built?
It uses a high-quality composite housing to withstand harsh under-hood conditions and brass or copper contacts where specified, and is made at TS16949 and ISO9001 certified facilities.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
