Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp — Stage 1 file (+25 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp
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Chip tuning for Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp ECU
Citroen 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. A petrol engine built in 2013 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
The Citroen range covers compacts, saloons, SUVs, MPVs and commercial vehicles. Citroen is a French carmaker, founded in 1919 by Andre Citroen. Citroen has a history of innovation, from hydropneumatic suspension to front-wheel drive. 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. 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 many horsepower does the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp adds +25 hp — power increases from 165 to 190 hp (+15%). Torque rises from 260 to 300 Nm (+40 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp include?
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 +25 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp?
A remap of the Citroen 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 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp?
Stage 2 for the Citroen Picasso 1.6 THP 165 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 Picasso 1.6 THP 165 hp built with?
The Citroen 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 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 165 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 165 hp cost?
The remap price for the Citroen 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.