NOx Sensor LC46-5L248-AA

BG 990632 (OE LC46-5L248-AA): function on the vehicle

NOx Sensor LC46-5L248-AA is supplied by BEST GROWTH under part number 990632, cross-referenced to OE LC46-5L248-AA, 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 990632 is built to the position defined by its OE application on a UniVolt electrical system on the platform from Ford. 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 Ford and OE cross reference

BG 990632 replaces 2 OE references: LC46-5L248-AA and SNS3234, covering cross applications. Always confirm the number printed on the removed part, including any supersession issued by the vehicle manufacturer.

Recorded vehicle coverage for 990632 includes Ford, typically on F-MAX / Cargo. 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 LC46-5L248-AA and quoting the number on your part lets our technical team confirm the variant before despatch.

Symptoms that lead to replacing LC46-5L248-AA

These complaints bring a vehicle in with the Ford nox sensors under suspicion. None of them prove BG 990632 has failed on its own, which is why the checks below matter before a replacement is ordered.

• 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
• sensor value frozen at a fixed number once the exhaust warms up

Checks before fitting BG 990632

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

• 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.
• After fitting, run the manufacturer's adaptation or relearn so stored efficiency counters reset.

Quality, packaging and ordering 990632

BG 990632 is manufactured and tested to aftermarket replacement standards, with electrical, leakage and functional testing carried out before packing on the UniVolt specification. Bulk and retail packaging, private-label cartons and customer-specific labelling are available for distributors and workshop groups.

Send OE LC46-5L248-AA 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 990632 replace OE LC46-5L248-AA?

Yes. BG 990632 is listed against LC46-5L248-AA and SNS3234. Confirm the number printed on the removed part and any manufacturer supersession before ordering.

Which vehicles does BG 990632 fit?

Recorded coverage includes Ford. It is supplied as a direct-fit aftermarket nox sensors on UniVolt 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 990632.