The internet is awash with promises of easy horsepower gains and improved fuel economy, often delivered through simple plug-in devices. If you’ve encountered the Super Obd2 performance chip, you might be tempted by its claims. However, before you spend your money, it’s crucial to understand what’s really under the hood of this device. We’ve conducted a thorough analysis, similar to investigations into the notorious Nitro OBD2 scam, to reveal the truth behind the super obd2 and its performance claims.
To fully grasp the context, we highly recommend reviewing Quarkslab’s detailed reverse engineering analysis of the Nitro OBD2 scam chip: https://blog.quarkslab.com/reverse-engineering-of-the-nitro-obd2.html. This prior investigation lays the groundwork for understanding the widespread nature of these automotive scams and how the super obd2 fits into this picture. The Nitro OBD2 has been widely debunked as a fraudulent product, and numerous online resources, including YouTube videos, demonstrate its deceptive nature: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XgXwfBTKLGU, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-l9ohTjvkw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdoIjt2mMEQ, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_OIO1tJPEy8, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1OmGDE1FLA, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytwlDVaFbec. These videos and articles consistently expose the Nitro OBD2 as nothing more than a flashing light gimmick.
Our focus here is to dissect the SuperOBD Performance Chip, often marketed as a revolutionary vehicle tuning solution. We aim to determine if it lives up to its performance-enhancing promises or if it’s simply another iteration of the Nitro OBD2 deception.
Decoding the Super OBD2 Sales Pitch
The super obd2 is frequently advertised as a “Plug & Drive Ready” device designed to boost engine performance. Marketing materials, such as Amazon product listings, claim easy installation – simply plug it into your car’s OBD2 port. These ads often boast universal compatibility with cars manufactured from 1996 onwards, asserting that the super obd2 remaps the car’s ECU based on OBD2 protocols. The product description typically states that after driving 200 km, the super obd2 adapts to driving habits and continuously remaps the ECU to enhance performance. Key selling points include increased horsepower and improved fuel efficiency through ECU remapping based on driving style.
However, red flags are immediately apparent. The claim of universal compatibility with vehicles from 1996 onwards is highly suspicious. Legitimate ECU tuning is usually vehicle-specific, tailored to the engine and software of a particular make and model. A one-size-fits-all solution for ECU remapping is inherently unlikely to deliver genuine performance improvements.
Amazon product listing for Super OBD2 Chiptuning Box, showcasing its advertised plug-and-play performance enhancement.
The Price Tag Paradox: Amazon vs. AliExpress
The super obd2 performance chip is often found on major online marketplaces like Amazon, typically priced around $35-$40. However, a quick search on overseas wholesale websites like AliExpress reveals a drastically different price point. Directly from manufacturers in China, the super obd2 can be purchased for as little as $2. This significant price discrepancy is a major warning sign. It mirrors the pricing strategy observed with the Nitro OBD2 and similar scam devices, suggesting a mass-produced, low-cost product being marked up significantly for unsuspecting consumers.
AliExpress product page displaying the Super OBD Tuning Box at a significantly lower price, indicating its mass-produced and low-cost nature.
The connection to the Nitro OBD2 scam becomes even clearer when examining product titles on these platforms, often including “Nitro OBD” alongside “Super OBD.” This, combined with the Chinese origin and remarkably low manufacturing cost, strongly suggests that the super obd2 is closely related to, if not a direct copy of, the already debunked Nitro OBD2 scam. But how deep does this connection go?
Packaging Parallels: Déjà Vu with Nitro OBD2
Often, the most telling clues are hidden in plain sight. The packaging of the super obd2 chiptuning box provides striking similarities to the Nitro OBD2 scam. The super obd2 typically comes in a simple paper box with installation steps printed on the back.
SuperOBD box packaging and installation instructions printed on the reverse side, revealing simple plug-and-play steps.
Now, compare these installation instructions to those of the original Nitro OBD2 scam chip. The similarities are undeniable.
Nitro OBD2 scam installation steps, demonstrating almost identical instructions to the SuperOBD, raising serious concerns about product similarity.
The installation procedures are virtually identical – plug it in, drive for a set distance, and supposedly experience performance gains. This near-identical approach in packaging and instructions strongly suggests that the super obd2 and Nitro OBD2 originate from the same source and employ the same deceptive marketing tactics. If it looks like a scam and acts like a scam…
Internal Examination: Identical Circuitry to Nitro OBD2
To delve deeper, we acquired a super obd2 OBDII chiptuning box and disassembled its plastic casing. The internal components revealed a shocking truth: the circuit board was virtually identical to that of the verified Nitro OBD2 scam chip.
Verified Nitro OBD scam chip circuit board, courtesy manocao https://mhhauto.com/Thread-EcoOBD2-and-nitroOBD2-Good-or-Bad?page=2 :
Circuit board analysis of the Nitro OBD scam chip, highlighting basic components and simple design indicative of a non-performance enhancing device.
Our examination of the super obd2 tuning box circuit board confirmed this alarming similarity. The layout, components, and overall design were indistinguishable from the Nitro OBD2 scam.
SUPER OBD2 Tuning Box Circuit board we examined – they are identical:
Bottom view of the SUPER OBD2 OBDII Tuning Box Circuit Board, showcasing the identical component layout and design to the Nitro OBD scam chip.
Internal analysis of the Super OBDII OBD2 Chiptuning Box PCB Circuit Board, further emphasizing the identical nature of its components and design to the Nitro OBD scam chip.
Both circuit boards feature three surface-mounted LEDs, a diode (purportedly for circuit protection), and a 5V voltage regulator. Most concerningly, both utilize the PIC16F59 microcontroller chip, a component frequently cited in exposés of the Nitro OBD2 scam. This Microchip-manufactured microcontroller has a minuscule 3KB memory capacity. This memory size is far too limited to store the complex vehicle map data required for genuine ECU remapping, as claimed by the super obd2 manufacturers.
PIC16F59 Product Specifications highlighting its limited 3KB memory, insufficient for storing complex vehicle ECU maps and confirming its unsuitability for performance tuning.
Legitimate vehicle ECU maps typically range from 512KB upwards, depending on the vehicle’s complexity. The tiny memory capacity of the PIC16F59 is simply inadequate for any meaningful ECU tuning. However, 3KB is more than sufficient to house a simple LED flashing program – precisely what the Nitro OBD2 has been proven to contain. The evidence points overwhelmingly towards the super obd2 OBDII chiptuning box being nothing more than a rebranded Nitro OBD2 light flasher scam, perhaps with a reset button added as a superficial differentiator. Even the manufacturers themselves draw comparisons to the Nitro OBD2, further cementing their connection.
Aliexpress product comparison highlighting the reset button as a minor differentiation, but reinforcing the underlying similarity to the Nitro OBD scam chip.
Real-World Testing and Blink Test Confirmation
To validate our findings, we conducted real-world testing of the super obd2. We installed the device in a vehicle and drove for three weeks, meticulously tracking fuel economy and monitoring for any performance changes. Our observations revealed absolutely no discernible difference in fuel consumption, engine performance, or vehicle behavior. The super obd2 had no measurable impact.
Further solidifying the scam, we performed a blink test, comparing the LED flashing patterns of both the super obd2 and a verified Nitro OBD2 module. Connecting both devices to a 12V power supply on a bench, we recorded the LED blink intervals.
Blink Test comparison between Nitro OBD (Left) and SuperOBD (Right), demonstrating identical LED flashing patterns and confirming shared programming.
Blink Test Video: https://youtu.be/NzdWdQw2UpQ
The results were conclusive: both the Nitro OBD2 and the super obd2 tuning box exhibited identical LED blinking patterns. Same circuit board components, same blinking interval – same scam, different label.
Conclusion: Super OBD2 is a Scam – Don’t Be Fooled
Our comprehensive analysis, encompassing reverse engineering, component examination, and real-world testing, leads us to a definitive conclusion: the SUPER OBDII OBD2 Chiptuning Box is unequivocally another iteration of the Nitro OBD scam. It’s a decorative flashing light, not a performance enhancer. Do not waste your money on this deceptive product.
Different circuit board version of the same scam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PB810U7j77k
If, after reviewing this evidence, you are still considering purchasing the super obd2, we can only express our bewilderment.
