DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp — Stage 1 file (+28 hp)
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Stage 1 file for DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp
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Chip tuning for DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp ECU
DS 3 (2009) 1.6 THP 202 hp — premium petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Франция, 2014). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 202 to 230 hp (+28 hp, +14%) and torque from 275 to 340 Nm (+65 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.
DS Automobiles is a French premium brand, spun off from Citroen in 2014. DS positions itself as the group's premium arm and a French rival to Audi and BMW. The DS range comprises premium crossovers and saloons. The Citroen petrol range is shared with Peugeot and Opel within Stellantis. High-output Citroen petrol engines are rare, as the focus is on the family segment. PureTech is Citroen's badge for its turbo petrol engines.
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. High-output Citroens are rare, as the core segment is low and mid.
Frequently asked questions
How much horsepower does Stage 1 add for the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp boosts engine output by 28 hp: from 202 to 230 hp. Torque rises from 275 to 340 Nm (+65 Nm).
What changes in the DS 3 ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the DS 3 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +28 hp with no hardware changes.
Do you need hardware changes for Stage 1 on the DS 3?
Stage 1 on the powerful DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp “lifts” the factory limiters with no hardware changes. The gain is noticeable in the mid and upper range. There is headroom left for moving to Stage 2 (downpipe + intake + intercooler).
What is Stage 2 for the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp?
Stage 2 for the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 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 DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp built with?
The DS 3 1.6 THP 202 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 DS 3 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the DS 3, 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 DS 3?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the DS 3. 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 DS 3?
Before Stage 1 the original of the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp cost?
The remap price for the DS 3 1.6 THP 202 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.