Stage 2
Stage 2 · Diesel · 30 TDI (2.0D) 116hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI Stage 2 file Bosch HW 0281001848 · 038906018BP
Audi A3 1.9 TDI Turbo Diesel 80.9 kW (110 HP) Stage 2Turbo diesel, 80.9 kW (110 hp)
116 → 147 HP +31 HP +72 Nm 27% more power
Calibrated ECU file for 0281001848 (SW 356593). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.
Performance projection
Matched engine: 30 TDI (2.0D) 116hp, 2L, Diesel. Engine #264 in our gains database.
- Power
- 147 HP+31 HP from 116
- Torque
- 322 Nm+72 Nm from 250
- Fuel economy
- −8 %−12% full load
Real data from Gains API. Dyno curve = typical ECU-family projection. Final gains depend on fuel, altitude, wear.
How it works
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Read your ECU
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Match the numbers
Your read must show hardware 0281001848.
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Write it and drive
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What the car needs
Required modifications: Stage 2, Diesel.
Hardware
- Sport / decat downpipe (or DPF removal where legally permitted off-road)
- High-flow air intake (recommended)
- Optional: catback exhaust for lower backpressure
Software / calibration
- DPF / EGR / AdBlue switched off in software (where lawful)
- Boost & rail pressure raised to match new airflow
- Smoke limiter relaxed in line with hardware
- Lambda + EGT safeties retuned
Stage 2 keeps the factory turbo and internals. Final figures vary slightly with the exact hardware fitted.
Vehicle & ECU specifications
Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.
| Vehicle make | Audi |
|---|---|
| Vehicle model | A3 |
| Displacement | 1.9 L |
| Fuel / Induction | Turbo Diesel |
| Factory power | 80.9 kW (110 HP) |
| ECU manufacturer | Bosch |
| ECU ID | 356593-594 |
| ECU hardware | 0281001848 |
| ECU software | 038906018BP |
| Calibration stage | Stage 2 |
| Cylinder capacity | 1968 CC |
| Compression ratio | 16,2 : 1 |
| Bore × Stroke | 81,0 X 95,5 mm |
| OEM engine code | 30 TDI (2.0D) 116hp |
| File format | BIN / ORI |
| Checksum | Pre-corrected (ready to flash) |
| Delivery | Instant download after payment |
Engine performance matrix
Power, torque and fuel-economy figures for every tuning stage on this engine, sourced from the tuning-database Gains API. Values are healthy-engine crank numbers; real on-road gains vary with fuel, altitude and mechanical condition.
| Stage | Power | Torque | Δ HP | Δ Nm |
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| Original / Factory | 116 HP | 250 Nm | — | — |
| Stage 1 | 140 HP | 310 Nm | +24 (20.7%) | +60 |
| Stage 2 | 147 HP | 322 Nm | +31 (26.7%) | +72 |
| Stage 3 | 174 HP | 388 Nm | +58 (50%) | +138 |
| Stage 4 | 209 HP | 463 Nm | +93 (80.2%) | +213 |
About this calibration file
The Stage 2 calibration for the Audi A3 1.9L Turbo Diesel is written for vehicles with supporting bolt-ons: a higher-flow downpipe or sports catalyst, upgraded intercooler and upgraded intake are recommended. Boost targets, fuel-rail pressure, injector duration and VGT positioning are pushed further than a Stage 1 map while keeping exhaust-gas temperatures inside safe bands.
This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281001848 and software version 038906018BP. Verify both identifiers in your flashing tool before writing — an ID mismatch is the most common cause of a bricked ECU. If you are unsure, upload a read of your original file via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm compatibility before you flash.
Projected output on a healthy, stock-hardware example of this engine: 147 HP and 322 Nm at the crank — a gain of +31 HP (27%) and +72 Nm over the factory 116 HP / 250 Nm baseline. These numbers are sourced from our Vehicle Performance Database, which aggregates dyno results across this engine family. Real-world gains depend on fuel grade, ambient temperature, mechanical condition and intake/exhaust state.
The file is delivered as a ready-to-flash BIN (and ORI backup where applicable) compatible with all major tools — KESS V2/V3, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMDFlash, Dimsport New Genius, MPPS, Flex, BFlash, PCMFlash, MMFlash — via OBD, bench or boot-mode as supported by your ECU family. Checksums are pre-computed and verified; no additional checksum tool is required. All files include a free revision if post-flash logs reveal a fuelling, boost or EGT issue.
Frequently asked questions
0281001848 (Bosch) listed in the specifications. Read your ECU with any supported tool (KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, etc.) and compare the hardware + software numbers against the ones on this page. If they match exactly, the file is a direct fit. If you're not 100% sure, upload your original read via the file-request wizard and our engineers will confirm within minutes — no cost, no obligation.Product details
This product contains a calibrated Stage2 tuning file for Audi A3 1.9 TDI Turbodiesel 80.9KW with Bosch 0281001848 and software ID 038906018BP. The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 80.9 kW (~110 HP). Stage 2 is intended for cars with supporting modifications (exhaust, intake, intercooler) and delivers a stronger performance gain.
All ECU tuning files from TUNING-DATABASE are prepared for professional use. They are useful whenever you search by ECU ID, hardware or software number such as 0281001848, 038906018BP. Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.
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