Delphi DCM3.5 ECU BV61-12A650-ACB – what to know
Unit BV61-12A650-ACB (Delphi 28268297) controls the 2.0 TDCi engine in Ford cars. We test every unit before sending it to the customer.
Symptoms that may point to an ECU failure
- Diagnostics cannot connect to the ECU.
- The engine will not fire, the injectors get no signal.
- The fault appeared after water got in or after a short in the harness.
- The ECU has no power despite working fuses.
Keep in mind that the cause may also be the wiring, the power supply or a sensor. Diagnose first, then buy.
Ford number and Delphi number
Both numbers on the label matter when you order:
- Ford number: BV61-12A650-ACB / BV6112A650ACB
- Delphi number: 28268297
- ECU type: Delphi DCM3.5
Choose by number, not by model
Fords with the 2.0 TDCi engine used many versions of the DCM3.5 ECU, and one version could go into several models. That is why you should choose the ECU by its numbers only: Ford BV61-12A650-ACB and Delphi 28268297 must match your unit. If in doubt, send us a photo of the label before ordering.
Fitting step by step
- After purchase, you send us the VIN.
- We prepare the ECU with data from the Ford server and the latest software – included in the price.
- You fit the ECU in the car.
- You carry out PATS programming (keys and VIN) with FORScan or Ford IDS, or have a workshop do it.
Warranty on the ECU: 6 months.
Useful links
See also the other items in the Ford Engine Control Units (ECUs) category.
Questions and answers – ECU BV61-12A650-ACB
Is ECU BV61-12A650-ACB plug & play?
No. After fitting, PATS programming is required – the keys and VIN are assigned with FORScan or Ford IDS.
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Is VIN preparation charged extra?
No, it is included in the price. Send us your VIN after purchase – we prepare the ECU with data from the Ford server and the latest software.
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Who carries out PATS programming of ECU BV61-12A650-ACB?
You can do it yourself with FORScan and a suitable interface or with Ford IDS. If you do not have these tools, a workshop that services Fords can do the PATS programming.
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What do I need to send after buying ECU BV61-12A650-ACB?
Just your Ford’s VIN. Based on it, we prepare the ECU with data from the Ford server and the latest software.
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