Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp — Stage 1 file (+20 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp ECU
Renault Captur / QM3 (2013 - I) 1.2 TCE 115 hp — mass-market petrol engine of the passenger segment of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance group (Франция, 1899). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 115 to 135 hp (+20 hp, +17%) and torque from 190 to 230 Nm (+40 Nm). A petrol engine built in 2013 — a Tricore platform without strong protection; OBD access works.
Renault shares platforms and engines with Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (through technical partnerships). On Renault turbo petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance. Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants.
On Renault petrol engines, Stage 1 delivers a noticeable gain. On older-generation Renault models, Stage 1 is done via OBD without bench. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp?
Stage 1 for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp adds +20 hp — power increases from 115 to 135 hp (+17%). Torque rises from 190 to 230 Nm (+40 Nm).
What does a Stage 1 remap of the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp include?
Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp is a software ECU calibration with no hardware changes. The key maps (boost/ignition/lambda/torque) are adjusted while factory tolerances are preserved. The gain is +20 hp with no hardware changes.
Is a Stage 1 remap safe for the 1.2 TCE 115 hp?
Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp is developed while keeping the factory AFR, knock control and temperature limits. Engine life is preserved provided regular maintenance is carried out.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp?
Stage 2 for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 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.
Does Stage 1 void the warranty on the Renault Captur / QM3?
Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 voids the factory warranty on the engine and transmission — this is standard for all manufacturers. CHIPOK provides its own warranty on the quality of the remap.
How quickly is chip tuning of the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp done?
The full remap cycle for the Renault Captur / QM3 — from reading to writing the final file — takes 30-90 minutes depending on the ECU access method. The file is prepared at CHIPOK in 5-30 minutes.
Can you return to stock after Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3?
The original Renault Captur / QM3 ECU is always saved before flashing. Rolling back to the factory firmware is done with the same programmer in 25-30 minutes.
How much does Stage 1 cost for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.2 TCE 115 hp is calculated in the calculator on this page — you select the options (DPF off, EGR off, AdBlue off, DTC off, etc.) and the price is capped by the package Max Price. Payment is by credits (1 cr = 1 €), with no subscriptions.