Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp — Stage 1 file (+5 hp)
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Stage 1 file for Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp
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Chip tuning for Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp ECU
Renault Captur / QM3 (2019 - II) 1.3 TCE GPF 160 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 160 to 165 hp (+5 hp, +3%) and torque from 260 to 300 Nm (+40 Nm). ECU — Siemens/Continental EMS3160. Flashing method: OBD or Bench depending on the unit's protection. 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's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance. Modern Renault Sport models usually require specialised tooling. Renault Sport RS uses high-output turbo engines for its performance variants.
On modern Renault models, Bench is often needed for the top models. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Mid-range Renault engines are a mainstream chip tuning subject in France. The Renault community in Eastern Europe offers a large pool of Stage files for dCi engines.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the power of the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp increase after Stage 1?
The Stage 1 gain for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp is 5 hp (+3%) over the stock 160 hp, for a total of 165 hp. Torque rises from 260 to 300 Nm (+40 Nm).
What is Stage 1 chip tuning for the Renault Captur / QM3?
Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Renault Captur / QM3 with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +5 hp with no hardware changes.
What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp?
A remap of the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 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 Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp?
Stage 2 on the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.
What ECU platform does the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp use?
The Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp is fitted with the Siemens/Continental EMS3160 ECU. The read method depends on the unit's protection: OBD, Bench via BDM, or Boot mode.
Does the factory warranty of the Renault Captur / QM3 remain valid after Stage 1?
After remapping the Renault Captur / QM3, 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 Renault Captur / QM3?
Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Renault Captur / QM3. 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 Renault Captur / QM3?
Before Stage 1 the original of the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.
How much does chip tuning the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp cost?
The remap price for the Renault Captur / QM3 1.3 TCE GPF 160 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.