Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp — Stage 1 file (+40 hp)

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Chip tuning for Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp ECU

Citroen DS3 (2009) 1.6 THP 150 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 1919). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 150 to 190 hp (+40 hp, +27%) and torque from 240 to 300 Nm (+60 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4, Bosch MED17.4.2. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A petrol engine built in 2009 — the era before widespread firmware encryption, OBD flash without complications.

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.

Stage 1 on Citroen petrol engines gives a noticeable gain. The Citroen community in France and Western Europe has a large pool of Stage files. ECUs are standardised across Stellantis, so Citroen files often work on Peugeot/Opel/DS. The French Citroen community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Citroen engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Europe.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Stage 1 effect on the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp?

Stage 1 for the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp adds +40 hp — power increases from 150 to 190 hp (+27%). Torque rises from 240 to 300 Nm (+60 Nm).

What does a Stage 1 remap of the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp include?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Citroen DS3 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +40 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp?

A remap of the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 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 DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp?

Stage 2 for the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp is Stage 1 plus hardware changes: a downpipe, a larger intake and a performance intercooler. The gain is considerably higher, but it requires professional component selection.

Which control units is the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp built with?

The Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4, Bosch MED17.4.2. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Citroen DS3 remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Citroen DS3, 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 DS3?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Citroen DS3. 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 DS3?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp cost?

The remap price for the Citroen DS3 1.6 THP 150 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 31.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno