Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp — Stage 1 file (+34 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp
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Chip tuning for Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp ECU
Kia Carens - Rondo (2013) 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Hyundai Motor Group group (Корея, 1967). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 136 to 170 hp (+34 hp, +25%) and torque from 325 to 380 Nm (+55 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC17C08, Bosch EDC17C53, Bosch EDC17C57, Bosch EDC17CP14. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 4 configurations · 4 ECU variants. A diesel built in 2013 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
Kia is positioned alongside Hyundai, with an emphasis on styling and a sporty character. The Stinger is Kia's performance saloon with a turbo V6. The EV6 is Kia's flagship electric crossover, built on the E-GMP platform. The Hyundai diesel range is shared with Kia and Genesis within the group.
Stage 1 on a mid-range Hyundai CRDi delivers a noticeable torque gain. On older-generation Hyundais, Stage 1 goes in over OBD without Bench. Within Hyundai Motor Group, ECUs are partly shared, so Hyundai files often work on Kia. The Hyundai community has a large pool of ready-made Stage files for CRDi and T-GDI engines. Mid-range Hyundai engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in Eastern Europe.
Frequently asked questions
How many horsepower does the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp reach after a remap?
Stage 1 for the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp adds +34 hp — power increases from 136 to 170 hp (+25%). Torque rises from 325 to 380 Nm (+55 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp include?
Stage 1 chip tuning of the Kia Carens - Rondo is a rework of the ECU maps: boost pressure, ignition advance, target lambda and the removal of factory torque limiters. The gain is +34 hp with no hardware changes.
Can you do Stage 1 on the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp?
Yes, Stage 1 for the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp stays within the factory limits for boost pressure, knock and temperature. On a healthy engine with a serviced turbo and injectors there is no risk.
How much does Stage 2 add on the Kia Carens - Rondo?
Stage 2 for the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 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 ECUs are found on the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp?
The Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp was fitted with different ECUs depending on the year and trim: Bosch EDC17C08, Bosch EDC17C53, Bosch EDC17C57, Bosch EDC17CP14. The write method (OBD, Bench, Boot) is determined when the unit is read.
What happens to the Kia Carens - Rondo warranty after chip tuning?
The factory warranty of the Kia Carens - Rondo does not remain valid after Stage 1 — the manufacturer withdraws its obligations once the ECU software is changed. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on its work and support.
How long does remapping the Kia Carens - Rondo take?
On the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp: OBD flash 25-30 minutes, Bench (if required) about an hour. The file processing itself takes 5-30 minutes once the original bin is received.
Is the original file kept when chip tuning the Kia Carens - Rondo?
Yes, the original ECU firmware of the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp is kept and can be flashed back at any time. Returning to stock via OBD takes 25-30 minutes.
What is the price of a Stage 1 remap for the Kia Carens - Rondo?
Stage 1 for the Kia Carens - Rondo 1.7 CRDI EU5 136 hp is paid for with CHIPOK credits (1 cr = 1 €). The final amount is set in the calculator, taking the extra options (off functions) into account.