Bosch Fuel Rail Pressure Control Valve – 0281002738

Description

Bosch 0281002738 is a common rail pressure control valve (DRV) used in BMW diesel engines.
It regulates fuel pressure in the rail to ensure correct injection and smooth engine operation.

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Fitment

Engines:

• M57N2 (PRIMARY / CORRECT)
• M57 (some variants – check VIN)
• N47 (selected applications)
• ⚠️ NOT standard for N57

👉 This part is most commonly matched to M57N2 — that’s the key fitment.

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Common Models

• E60 / E61 525d / 530d / 535d
• E90 / E91 325d / 330d / 335d
• E83 X3 3.0d
• E70 X5 3.0d
• E87 / E81 118d / 120d (N47)

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Part Numbers

• Bosch: 0281002738
• BMW: 13537805734
• BMW: 13537795862

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Notes

• Mounted on the fuel rail (common rail system)
• Electronic pressure control valve (not a sensor)
• Controls fuel pressure delivered to injectors

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Important

❗ Not interchangeable with all Bosch regulators
❗ Always match part number or VIN
❗ Not the same as rail pressure sensor

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Common issues when faulty

• Hard starting
• Limp mode / fuel pressure faults
• Rough idle or stalling
• Poor acceleration

Usually replaced with:

• Fuel rail pressure sensor
• Injectors (if system contaminated)
• High pressure pump (in failure cases)