Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+30 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp ECU
Renault Captur / QM3 (2019 - II) 1.0 TCE 90 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 90 to 120 hp (+30 hp, +33%) and torque from 160 to 220 Nm (+60 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental EMS3141, Siemens/Continental EMS3161. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. A modern petrol engine built in 2019 — a generation with encrypted ECU protection (Tricore TPROT); top engines require Bench.
Renault shares platforms and engines with Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (through technical partnerships). Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants. Low-output Renault petrol engines are naturally aspirated city-segment units; the gain is modest. TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines.
Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. On modern Renault models, Bench is often needed for the top models. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Low-output Renault engines are city-segment units; Stage 1 is safe. On naturally aspirated Renault engines, the main effect is on throttle response.
Frequently asked questions
What power gain do you get after chip tuning the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp?
The Stage 1 gain for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp is 30 hp (+33%) over the stock 90 hp, for a total of 120 hp. Torque rises from 160 to 220 Nm (+60 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Renault Captur / QM3?
Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 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 +30 hp with no hardware changes.
Is Stage 1 safe for the low-output Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp?
Stage 1 on the base Renault Captur / QM3 is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.
How does Stage 2 differ from Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp?
Stage 2 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
How many ECU variants does the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp have?
The Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 hp has 2 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental EMS3141, Siemens/Continental EMS3161. Before flashing you need to read the specific unit — calibration is done for the exact hardware/software.
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 1.0 TCE 90 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 1.0 TCE 90 hp?
The cost of Stage 1 for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.0 TCE 90 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.