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Remapping a 1.6 HDi / Pulsating acceleration

Question/Need help!

First of all, English is not my native language, so please ignore my mistakes.
I have a Citroen c4 Coupe , 2006, 1.6 hdi with 90 hp from factory.
Originally this car does not had DPF, Dual Mass Flywheel .
I shielded the EGR, coded out, removed the Cat , straight pipe all the way .
After the remap, and multiple maps, the car behave like this:
When at full throttle, in any gear the acceleration is pulsating between 2 and 3 k rpm. After 3 it's fine. (Its like i'm giving full gas, then 3/4 then full again, not a stable gliding rpm) Somewhat like the pressure is building up, then something is cutting back .
No leaks, pipes are fine, clutch is new, turbo is OK, wastegate closing is normal, vac OK
I've heard that these engines are shit to remap so any advice is welcome.

Thanks!

Posted Jun 17, 2026, 1:08 PM UTC

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