55598161 5WK97227 NOX Sensor

LW8161S 55598161 5WK97227 SNS 12V NOX control unit sensor for Opel Vauxhall.

Our sensor is direct replacement for faulty audi vw or continental sensor, no special coding will be required, straight forward replacement part.

If you have did on-board computer scan after seeing check engline light on the dashboard and your car is showing any of these error codes P11DC P11DB P229F62 P229F P229E P2202 P2200 U029E00 U029E U029D00 U029D, it means that NOX sensor has failed.

There is no need to spend a fortune for original continental part at dealer shop, when replacement part will do a job.

It is always recommended to fix this issue as soon as possible to avoid any damages to DPF filter, otherwise diesel particulate matter or soot can clog filter and it will cost you thousands to fix.

NOX stands for Nitrogen Oxide.

Error cleaning may be required, but just once after fitting new NOX sensor, it can be done by yourself, no need to visit dealer shop.

LW8161S 5WK97227 sensor fits many different GM group such as Vauxhall Opel car models.

GM 55598161 SNS 12V sensor is also kwown as control unit with nox-sensor for emissions control.

DPF means diesel particulate filter.

What does nox sensor do ?

A nitrogen oxide sensor in short NOX is high temperature part is used in cars to detect and measure out amount of this compound (nitrogen oxides) coming out of exhaust system to ensure, it is mostly found in diesel cars.

Replacement sensor probe with ballast unit will save you a fortune, solve your NOX problems and you will comply with enviromental emissions laws again.

Dealer will charge you over £500 for a single sensor.

You will find a list of the the most common error codes of nox sensor circuit faults.

Vauxhall GM and Opel trouble codes with explanations:

• P11DC - NOx Sensor Current Performance Bank 1 Sensor 2
• P11DB - NOx Sensor Current Performance Bank 1 Sensor 1
• P11CC - Nox Sensor 1 Performance Signal Low
• P20EE - Nitrogen Oxide (Nox) Catalyst Efficiency below Threshold
• P2BAD - Exhaust Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) Concentration high

Error codes related to NOx sensor:

• P220A
• P2200
• P2209
• P229F62 - P229F
• P229E
• P2202
• U029E00 - U029E
• U029D00 - U029D

GM part numbers:

• 55598161

Continental part number:

• 5WK9 7227
• 5WK97227

Compatible cars:

• Opel Vauxhall Zafira C Tourer MK3 P12
• Opel Vauxhall Astra J MK6 VI K MK7 VII 1.6 CDTI

Please note: this list is not full, NOX sensor may fit other car models as well.