NOx Sensor 03N907807A

BG 201389 (OE 03N907807A): function on the vehicle

NOx Sensor 03N907807A is supplied by BEST GROWTH under part number 201389, cross-referenced to OE 03N907807A, as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors. In service it runs a heated zirconia measuring cell inside its own sensor control module, converts the raw cell current into a NOx value in ppm, and publishes it on the bus. The engine controller cannot calculate dosing quantity or conversion efficiency without a plausible signal from it.

BG 201389 is built to the position defined by its OE application on a 12V electrical system in passenger car service on the platform from Volkswagen. Position, calibration and connector layout are part of the specification, so a part that physically fits is not automatically the correct part.

Because the sensor carries its own control module, most "sensor" faults are really bus, supply or ground faults at the connector — the electrical side is worth ten minutes before the part is ordered.

Fitment for Volkswagen and OE cross reference

BG 201389 replaces 1 OE reference: 03N907807A. Always confirm the number printed on the removed part, including any supersession issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Recorded vehicle coverage for 201389 includes Volkswagen, typically on Passat B8 / Arteon / Alltrack. Coverage lists are a starting point for identification, not a substitute for checking the OE number on the vehicle.

Quote the number printed on your part with the engine code when you enquire; a single-reference part is the most common source of ordering errors when a platform received a mid-life update.

Symptoms that lead to replacing 03N907807A

These complaints bring a vehicle in with the Volkswagen nox sensors under suspicion. None of them prove BG 201389 has failed on its own, which is why the checks below matter before a replacement is ordered.

• torque derate or speed inducement with a full, in-spec DEF tank
• no communication with the sensor control module after a cold start
• sensor value frozen at a fixed number once the exhaust warms up
• dosing shut-down after a few minutes of steady-state running
• upstream and downstream values reading almost identically under load

Checks before fitting BG 201389

Aftertreatment faults are usually system faults. Working through these checks prevents a repeat failure after the new nox sensors is fitted.

• After fitting, run the manufacturer's adaptation or relearn so stored efficiency counters reset.
• Compare upstream and downstream NOx readings warmed and under load — idle values prove nothing.
• Confirm supply voltage, ground quality and bus termination before condemning the sensor module.
• Inspect the harness for heat damage and the connector for moisture and green corrosion.
• Check for exhaust leaks ahead of the sensor boss; a diluted sample reads low NOx.

Quality, packaging and ordering 201389

BG 201389 is manufactured and tested to aftermarket replacement standards, with electrical, leakage and functional testing carried out before packing on the 12V specification. Bulk and retail packaging, private-label cartons and customer-specific labelling are available for distributors and workshop groups.

Send OE 03N907807A or the number printed on your part, the engine code and the vehicle identification number with your enquiry, and our technical team will confirm the correct reference, current stock position and lead time before you commit to an order.

Frequently asked questions

Does BG 201389 replace OE 03N907807A?

Yes. BG 201389 is listed against 03N907807A. Confirm the number printed on the removed part and any manufacturer supersession before ordering.

Which vehicles does BG 201389 fit?

Recorded coverage includes Volkswagen. It is supplied as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors on 12V systems. Adaptation, reset or relearn procedures required by the vehicle manufacturer still apply after installation.

Does this fault code always mean the nox sensors has failed?

No. Exhaust leaks, wiring and connector damage, reductant quality, dosing performance and upstream engine faults can all produce the same codes. Validate those inputs before replacing BG 201389.