Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp — Stage 1 file (+15 hp)

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Chip tuning for Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp ECU

Renault Clio (2012 - IV) 0.9 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 105 hp (+15 hp, +17%) and torque from 135 to 165 Nm (+30 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Siemens/Continental EMS3125, Siemens/Continental EMS3140, Siemens/Continental EMS3150, Valeo V50.1. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 8 configurations · 4 ECU variants. The 2012 generation — mid-generation petrol ECUs (MEDC17/MEVD17/Simos PCR), OBD flash on production revisions.

Renault shares platforms and engines with Nissan, Dacia and Mercedes (through technical partnerships). TCe is Renault's signature designation for its petrol turbo engines. Low-output Renault petrol engines are naturally aspirated city-segment units; the gain is modest. Renault's petrol range is shared with Nissan and Dacia within the Alliance.

On older-generation Renault models, Stage 1 is done via OBD without bench. The Renault community in France and Eastern Europe offers a large pool of ready-made Stage files. Within the Renault-Nissan Alliance, ECUs are partly standardised, so some files carry over between brands. 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

How many horsepower does the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp reach after a remap?

After Stage 1 the power of the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp rises from 90 to 105 hp, a gain of 15 hp (+17%). Torque rises from 135 to 165 Nm (+30 Nm).

How does Stage 1 differ from stock on the Renault Clio?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Renault Clio with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +15 hp with no hardware changes.

Is Stage 1 worth doing on the base Renault Clio?

Stage 1 on the base Renault Clio is safe — the factory calibration of low-output engines leaves headroom for software optimization. The gain is modest, but engine life is not affected.

What is Stage 2 for the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp?

Stage 2 on the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp means software + hardware (exhaust, intake, intercooler). The gain depends on the specific hardware combination.

Which control units is the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp built with?

The Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp comes with 4 ECU variants: Siemens/Continental EMS3125, Siemens/Continental EMS3140, Siemens/Continental EMS3150, Valeo V50.1. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Renault Clio remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Renault Clio, 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 Clio?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Renault Clio. 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 Clio?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp cost?

The remap price for the Renault Clio 0.9 TCE 90 hp is dynamic and is calculated in the CHIPOK calculator based on the selected options. A credit-based payment model, with no subscription fees.

Last updated: 30.08.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno