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Stage 1 · Diesel · 2.4 JTD 20V 175hp

Alfa 156 2.4 JTD Stage 1 file Bosch HW 0281010988 · SW 370471

Alfa Romeo 156 2.4 JTD Turbo Diesel 128.7 kW (175 HP) Stage 1

2004, Turbo diesel, 128.7 kW (175 hp)

175 → 220 HP +45 HP +95 Nm 26% more power

Calibrated ECU file for 0281010988 (SW 370471). Checksum-corrected, ready to flash. Delivered instantly via secure download after payment.

Performance projection

Matched engine: 2.4 JTD 20V 175hp, 841G000, 2.4L, Diesel. Engine #31 in our gains database.

060120180240 10002000300040005000 220 HP +45 480 Nm +95 HP Nm RPM 0120240360480
Stock · Stage 1 · HP (left) · Nm (right) · Curve shape typical for this ECU family
Power
220 HP+45 HP from 175
Torque
480 Nm+95 Nm from 385
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

  1. Read your ECU

    With KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner or Flex. Keep the read: it is your way back.

  2. Match the numbers

    Your read must show hardware 0281010988 and software 370471.

  3. Pay and download

    Card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. The file is in your account straight away.

  4. Write it and drive

    Write it back the way you read it. Not right for your car? We correct it free.

What the car needs

Required modifications: Stage 1, Diesel.

Hardware

  • No hardware changes required: runs on completely stock hardware

Software / calibration

  • Boost pressure optimised within factory turbo limits
  • Injection timing & quantity remapped
  • Smoke / EGT limiters refined
  • DTCs left intact, factory safeties preserved

Stage 1 is a software-only calibration. Compatible with stock turbo, injectors, intercooler, exhaust and clutch.

Vehicle & ECU specifications

Exact vehicle, engine and ECU identifiers this calibration file is written for. Cross-check against your ECU before flashing.

Vehicle make Alfa Romeo
Vehicle model 156
Model year 2004
Displacement 2.4 L
Fuel / Induction Turbo Diesel
Factory power 128.7 kW (175 HP)
ECU manufacturer Bosch
ECU hardware 0281010988
ECU software 370471
Calibration stage Stage 1
Cylinder capacity 2387 CC
Compression ratio 18,5 : 1
Bore × Stroke 82,0 X 90,4 mm
OEM engine code 841G000
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.

Engine2.4 JTD 20V 175hp Code841G000 Displacement2.4L Capacity2387 CC Compression18,5 : 1 Bore × Stroke82,0 X 90,4 mm FuelDiesel Engine ID#31
Stage Power Torque Δ HP Δ Nm
Original / Factory 175 HP 385 Nm — —
Stage 1 220 HP 480 Nm +45 (25.7%) +95
Stage 2 231 HP 499 Nm +56 (32%) +114
Stage 3 263 HP 597 Nm +88 (50.3%) +212
Stage 4 315 HP 712 Nm +140 (80%) +327
Fuel economy gain (vs. factory map, same driving profile): combined cycle −8% , full-load cruise −12%. Diesel calibrations typically net bigger combined-cycle savings thanks to shorter duty-cycle on low-load driving.

About this calibration file

The Stage 1 calibration for the 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 2.4L Turbo Diesel is a drop-in remap that works on completely stock hardware — no turbo, injector, intercooler or fuel-system upgrades required. Injection timing, boost targets, rail-pressure limits and torque maps are rebalanced to extract the safe headroom the OEM leaves untouched for fleet-fuel tolerance, altitude margin and warranty buffer.

This file matches a Bosch ECU with hardware number 0281010988 and software version 370471. 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: 220 HP and 480 Nm at the crank — a gain of +45 HP (26%) and +95 Nm over the factory 175 HP / 385 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

The file is written for the exact ECU hardware 0281010988 (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.

No. Stage 1 is explicitly a stock-hardware tune — no turbo, injector, fuel-pump, intercooler or exhaust changes are required. The only prerequisite is a mechanically healthy engine with good compression, clean EGR/DPF state, and fresh service fluids.

Re-flashing the ECU leaves a flag that a franchised Alfa Romeo dealer can detect with their diagnostic tool. Most markets treat this as a basis to deny powertrain warranty claims that the modification could have caused. Emissions-sensitive components (DPF, EGR, SCR) remain fully functional with this calibration — we do not remove, disable or alter any emissions hardware.

The power and torque numbers on this page are healthy-engine crank figures. On a well-maintained 2004 Alfa Romeo 156 running a known-good fuel brand, you should see a clearly perceptible increase in mid-range pull — typically from 1,800 to 4,000 rpm on diesel, 2,500 to 6,000 rpm on petrol — along with a shorter 80-to-120 km/h in-gear time. Thermal performance and fuel consumption depend on how you drive post-tune.

Instant. As soon as the payment clears, the file appears under Downloads in your account and the link is emailed to you. It does not expire: sign in and download it again whenever you need it.

Pre-corrected. Every tuning file we sell is processed through CHKSuite (our in-house checksum engine) before it reaches your download link. You can flash it directly with KESS, KTAG, AutoTuner, CMD, Dimsport or any other supported tool — no extra checksum step required. A zero-CRC write to a modern Bosch/Siemens/Delphi ECU bricks the unit, so this is non-negotiable.

Contact us on WhatsApp or through the dashboard support thread. Free revisions are included for the same stage on the same ECU — send us a live log (via VCDS, INPA, EcuConnect, OBDeleven or similar) and we'll adjust timing, boost, rail pressure or smoke limits and re-issue the file. A failed flash itself (write aborted, bricked ECU) is recoverable with our Original file and a bench tool.

Product details

This product contains a calibrated Stage1 tuning file for Alfa 156 2.4 JTD 2004 Turbo-Diesel 128.7KW with Bosch 0281010988 (Bosch software number 370471 ( 1037370471 )). The base stock vehicle for this calibration has a factory output of around 128.7 kW (~175 HP). This Stage 1 calibration is designed for stock hardware, offering a safe and reliable increase in power and torque for daily use.

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 0281010988, 370471 (1037 + SW code). Use this file for diagnostics, cloning, recovery or as a base for custom remapping.

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