Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp — Stage 1 file (+34 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp
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Chip tuning for Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp ECU
Citroen Picasso (2013) 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. The 2013 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.
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. 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.
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 Citroen community in France and Western Europe has a large pool of Stage files. 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
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp?
The Stage 1 gain for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp is 34 hp (+22%) over the stock 156 hp, for a total of 190 hp. Torque rises from 240 to 300 Nm (+60 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Citroen Picasso?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Citroen Picasso with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +34 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp?
A remap of the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 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 Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp?
Stage 2 on the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
Which control units is the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp built with?
The Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 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 Picasso remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Citroen 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 Picasso?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Citroen 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 Picasso?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp cost?
The remap price for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 156 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.