Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp — Stage 1 file (+45 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp
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Chip tuning for Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp ECU
Opel Vivaro (2015) 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Stellantis group (Германия, 1862). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 120 to 165 hp (+45 hp, +38%) and torque from 320 to 380 Nm (+60 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch DCU17PC42, Bosch EDC17C42, Bosch EDC17C84. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 3 configurations · 3 ECU variants. A diesel built in 2015 — the Tricore ECU era; OBD flash works on most production revisions.
Opel OPC is the performance division, producing high-output turbo versions. Opel shares platforms with Peugeot, Citroen and DS within Stellantis since 2017. Before 2017, Opel shared platforms with Chevrolet and Buick as part of GM. Mid-range Citroen diesels are a mainstream chip tuning subject.
Within Stellantis, ECUs are standardised, so Opel files (from 2017 on) often work on Peugeot/Citroen. On older-generation Opel models, Stage 1 is done via OBD without bench. The Opel community in Germany and the UK generates a large volume of Stage files. 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
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp?
Stage 1 chip tuning on the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp boosts engine output by 45 hp: from 120 to 165 hp. Torque rises from 320 to 380 Nm (+60 Nm).
What changes in the Opel Vivaro ECU after Stage 1?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Opel Vivaro with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +45 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp?
A remap of the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 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 Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp?
Stage 2 for the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 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 Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp built with?
The Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp comes with 3 ECU variants: Bosch DCU17PC42, Bosch EDC17C42, Bosch EDC17C84. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.
Does the factory warranty of the Opel Vivaro remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Opel Vivaro, 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 Opel Vivaro?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Opel Vivaro. 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 Opel Vivaro?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp cost?
The remap price for the Opel Vivaro 1.6 CDTI Bi-Turbo 120 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.