Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp
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Chip tuning for Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp ECU
Citroen C4 Picasso (2013) 1.6 THP 165 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 1919). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 165 to 190 hp (+25 hp, +15%) and torque from 260 to 300 Nm (+40 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4, Bosch MED17.4.2, Bosch MED17.4.4. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. The 2013 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
Citroen shares platforms and engines with Peugeot, Opel/Vauxhall and DS within Stellantis. Citroen is part of the Stellantis group (formerly PSA Peugeot Citroen). The Citroen range covers compacts, saloons, SUVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles. The Citroen petrol range is shared with Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. Citroen turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1. PureTech is Citroen's badge for its turbo petrol engines.
The Citroen community in France and Western Europe has a large pool of Stage files. Stage 1 on Citroen petrol engines gives a noticeable gain. On older-generation Citroens, Stage 1 is flashed via OBD without a bench. Mid-range Citroen engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Europe. The French Citroen community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stage 1 effect on the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp?
After Stage 1 the power of the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp rises from 165 to 190 hp, a gain of 25 hp (+15%). Torque rises from 260 to 300 Nm (+40 Nm).
How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Citroen C4 Picasso?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Citroen C4 Picasso with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +25 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp?
A remap of the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp is safe — the factory calibration in this mid-range class is conservative, leaving genuine headroom for Stage 1 with no hardware changes.
What is Stage 2 for the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp?
Stage 2 on the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp built with?
The Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4, Bosch MED17.4.2, Bosch MED17.4.4. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Citroen C4 Picasso remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Citroen C4 Picasso, the official factory warranty on the engine and gearbox is lost (this applies to any manufacturer when the ECU is modified). CHIPOK guarantees the quality of the calibration and free revisions.
How long is the wait for a Stage 1 remap for the Citroen C4 Picasso?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Citroen C4 Picasso. Bench reading (BDM/JTAG) takes about 60 minutes plus refitting. Remote file processing at CHIPOK takes 5-30 minutes.
How do you roll back to the factory firmware of the Citroen C4 Picasso?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp cost?
The remap price for the Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.