NOx Sensor A0101531828

BG 201718 (OE A0101531828): function on the vehicle

NOx Sensor A0101531828 is supplied by BEST GROWTH under part number 201718, cross-referenced to OE A0101531828, 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 201718 is built to the position defined by its OE application on a 12V electrical system in truck service on the platform from Mercedes-Benz. 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 Mercedes-Benz and OE cross reference

BG 201718 replaces 2 OE references: A0101531828 and 5WK97340A, covering cross applications. Always confirm the number printed on the removed part, including any supersession issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Recorded vehicle coverage for 201718 includes Mercedes-Benz, typically on Actros OM471 2015-. 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 A0101531828 and quoting the number on your part lets our technical team confirm the variant before despatch.

Symptoms that lead to replacing A0101531828

These complaints bring a vehicle in with the Mercedes-Benz nox sensors under suspicion. None of them prove BG 201718 has failed on its own, which is why the checks below matter before a replacement is ordered.

• upstream and downstream values reading almost identically under load
• 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

Checks before fitting BG 201718

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

• 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.
• 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.

Quality, packaging and ordering 201718

BG 201718 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 A0101531828 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 201718 replace OE A0101531828?

Yes. BG 201718 is listed against A0101531828 and 5WK97340A. Confirm the number printed on the removed part and any manufacturer supersession before ordering.

Which vehicles does BG 201718 fit?

Recorded coverage includes Mercedes-Benz. 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 201718.