NOx Sensor 1746581

BG 201720 (OE 1746581): function on the vehicle

NOx Sensor 1746581 is supplied by BEST GROWTH under part number 201720, cross-referenced to OE 1746581, as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors. In service it acts as the closed-loop feedback element of the SCR circuit: it tells the controller how much NOx is still leaving the catalyst, so dosing is trimmed up or down instead of running to a fixed map.

BG 201720 is built to the position defined by its OE application on a 24V electrical system in truck service on the platform from DAF. Position, calibration and connector layout are part of the specification, so a part that physically fits is not automatically the correct part.

Cable length and connector keying are part of the specification. A cell with correct electrical output but the wrong lead length will not route to the OE bracket.

Fitment for DAF and OE cross reference

BG 201720 replaces 2 OE references: 1746581 and 5WK96626, covering cross applications. Always confirm the number printed on the removed part, including any supersession issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Recorded vehicle coverage for 201720 includes DAF, typically on XF / CF Truck Euro 5. Coverage lists are a starting point for identification, not a substitute for checking the OE number on the vehicle.

Where several OE numbers appear against one BG reference, they are supersessions or regional variants of the same specification. Ordering by 1746581 and quoting the number on your part lets our technical team confirm the variant before despatch.

Symptoms that lead to replacing 1746581

These complaints bring a vehicle in with the DAF nox sensors under suspicion. None of them prove BG 201720 has failed on its own, which is why the checks below matter before a replacement is ordered.

• intermittent fault that clears after the engine cools and returns when hot
• SCR efficiency below threshold or NOx-signal-implausible fault codes
• DEF over-consumption with no visible leak
• torque derate or speed inducement with a full, in-spec DEF tank
• no communication with the sensor control module after a cold start

Checks before fitting BG 201720

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

• 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.
• Read the sensor's own dew-point release time — a cell that never heats is a supply or module fault.
• Verify DEF concentration with a refractometer before blaming the measuring cell.
• Check for a pending software or parameter update for the sensor control module on that platform.

Quality, packaging and ordering 201720

BG 201720 is manufactured and tested to aftermarket replacement standards, with electrical, leakage and functional testing carried out before packing on the 24V specification. Bulk and retail packaging, private-label cartons and customer-specific labelling are available for distributors and workshop groups.

Send OE 1746581 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 201720 replace OE 1746581?

Yes. BG 201720 is listed against 1746581 and 5WK96626. Confirm the number printed on the removed part and any manufacturer supersession before ordering.

Which vehicles does BG 201720 fit?

Recorded coverage includes DAF. It is supplied as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors on 24V 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 201720.