Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp — Stage 1 file (+34 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp
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Chip tuning for Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp ECU
Citroen DS5 (2012) 1.6 THP 156 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 1919). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 156 to 190 hp (+34 hp, +22%) 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 2012 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
Citroen is a French carmaker, founded in 1919 by Andre Citroen. Citroen has a history of innovation, from hydropneumatic suspension to front-wheel drive. Citroen shares platforms and engines with Peugeot, Opel/Vauxhall and DS within Stellantis. PureTech is Citroen's badge for its turbo petrol engines. The Citroen petrol range is shared with Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. Citroen turbo petrol engines deliver a noticeable gain with Stage 1.
Stage 1 on Citroen petrol engines gives a noticeable gain. On older-generation Citroens, Stage 1 is flashed via OBD without a bench. 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
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp?
Stage 1 for the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp adds +34 hp — power increases from 156 to 190 hp (+22%). Torque rises from 240 to 300 Nm (+60 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp include?
Stage 1 on the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +34 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.6 THP 156 hp?
Stage 1 on the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp?
Stage 2 for the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 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.
How many ECU variants does the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp have?
The Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp has 2 ECU variants: Bosch MED17.4, Bosch MED17.4.2. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Citroen DS5?
Stage 1 on the Citroen DS5 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Citroen DS5 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Citroen DS5?
The original Citroen DS5 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Citroen DS5 1.6 THP 156 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.