NOx Sensor 5WK96714A

BG 201008 (OE 5WK96714A): function on the vehicle

NOx Sensor 5WK96714A is supplied by BEST GROWTH under part number 201008, cross-referenced to OE 5WK96714A, as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors. In service it supplies the emissions-monitoring value the OBD system uses to decide whether the SCR stage is still working within its legal window. A drifting cell triggers inducement long before the catalyst itself is worn out.

BG 201008 is built to the position defined by its OE application on a 24V electrical system on the platform from Cummins. Position, calibration and connector layout are part of the specification, so a part that physically fits is not automatically the correct part.

Fitting position matters as much as the part number: upstream and downstream references often share a housing but carry different calibration data and cable lengths.

Fitment for Cummins and OE cross reference

BG 201008 replaces 1 OE reference: 5WK96714A. Always confirm the number printed on the removed part, including any supersession issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Recorded vehicle coverage for 201008 includes Cummins, typically on ISX / QSX / X15 Engines (24V). 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 5WK96714A

These complaints bring a vehicle in with the Cummins nox sensors under suspicion. None of them prove BG 201008 has failed on its own, which is why the checks below matter before a replacement is ordered.

• 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
• intermittent fault that clears after the engine cools and returns when hot
• SCR efficiency below threshold or NOx-signal-implausible fault codes

Checks before fitting BG 201008

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 201008

BG 201008 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 5WK96714A 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 201008 replace OE 5WK96714A?

Yes. BG 201008 is listed against 5WK96714A. Confirm the number printed on the removed part and any manufacturer supersession before ordering.

Which vehicles does BG 201008 fit?

Recorded coverage includes Cummins. 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 201008.