Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp — Stage 1 file (+31 hp)

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Chip tuning for Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp ECU

Volkswagen Bora (1997) 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp — mass-market diesel engine of the passenger segment of the Volkswagen Group (VAG) — материнская компания group (Германия, 1937). Stage 1 chip tuning raises power from 115 to 146 hp (+31 hp, +27%) and torque from 285 to 350 Nm (+65 Nm). This engine ships with different ECU variants: Bosch EDC15P+, Bosch EDC16U31. The flashing method is determined by the specific unit: OBD, Bench or Boot mode. In the CHIPOK database: 2 configurations · 2 ECU variants. Diesel engines built in 1997 — the era of classic Common Rail without strong encryption.

VAG is Europe's largest automotive group by production volume. Volkswagen is Germany's largest carmaker, founded in 1937 in Wolfsburg. GTI and R are Volkswagen's performance sub-brands. TDI is Volkswagen's badge for direct-injection turbo-diesel engines. The MQB platform lets a single calibration cover VW/Audi/Skoda/Seat. DPF/SCR with AdBlue is standard on all Euro-6 VW diesels.

APR, Revo and Stage 1+ are the leading tuning brands for VW. The MQB platform is the most refined chip tuning segment in Europe. Mid-range VW engines form the core of the range and take Stage 1 with reliability fully preserved. The VW community offers a large library of ready-made Stage files for mainstream models. The factory calibration is conservative, with headroom for Stage 1 and no hardware changes.

Frequently asked questions

How many horsepower does the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp reach after a remap?

Stage 1 chip tuning on the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp boosts engine output by 31 hp: from 115 to 146 hp. Torque rises from 285 to 350 Nm (+65 Nm).

What changes in the Volkswagen Bora ECU after Stage 1?

Stage 1 is a software optimization of the factory ECU firmware of the Volkswagen Bora with no hardware changes. The injection, boost, ignition-timing and torque maps are reprogrammed. The gain is +31 hp with no hardware changes.

What is the risk of Stage 1 on the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp?

A remap of the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 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 Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp?

Stage 2 for the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 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.

Which control units is the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp built with?

The Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp comes with 2 ECU variants: Bosch EDC15P+, Bosch EDC16U31. Calibration is done for the specific unit after the revision is identified.

Does the factory warranty of the Volkswagen Bora remain valid after Stage 1?

After remapping the Volkswagen Bora, 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 Volkswagen Bora?

Reading and writing via OBD takes 25-30 minutes on the Volkswagen Bora. 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 Volkswagen Bora?

Before Stage 1 the original of the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp is read out and saved — returning to the factory state is possible at any time.

How much does chip tuning the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 hp cost?

The remap price for the Volkswagen Bora 1.9 TDI IP 115 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: 01.09.2026 · Source: manufacturer technical documentation · Measurements: CHIPOK dyno