Protect your pride & joy from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and doesn't require additional key fobs in order to operate.
The device makes use of the buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels and centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence of up to 20 presses long. This allows your vehicle to begin.
Simple PIN code change process
Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rise in vehicle theft. There are a variety of security devices that are sold aftermarket including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of these are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. A tracking system can assist you in locating your car if it is stolen however it cannot stop the crime. Immobilisers, on the contrary, does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your car.
Using the existing buttons in your car, the ghost device creates an unique sequence that must be entered before the engine can start. This can be done using the window, heater or indicator stalk buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their car without the button sequence. This is a great option when you wish to donate your car to valet parking or servicing. The immobiliser remains active.
The Ghost is a unique and innovative device that works in conjunction with the buttons on your vehicle rather than as a separate device. This means that it's not just a powerful deterrent against vehicle theft but can also be transferred to any future vehicles you may own, making it much more of an investment than the traditional lock on your steering wheel.
Weatherproof small device
The autowatch ghost Installers west midlands ghost immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that guards your car from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be fitted into the vehicle without additional wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices which is a common technique used by thieves to get around existing immobilisers.
The benefit of using CAN data is that it operates in a silent manner compared to traditional systems. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology, nor can it be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The autowatch ghost 2 immobiliser Ghost does not use LED indicators but instead utilizes buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, the centre console, or door panels, to create a unique sequences for disarming. You can create a sequence that is as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app permits a single, authorised connection using a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is secured.
The ghost 2 immobiliser reviews stops car thieves from adding an ignition key replacement or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to start only if the correct pin code is entered. It is also possible to put it into valet/service mode for a temporary operation (with set parameters such as 30mph speed limit) to allow you to transfer your vehicle to a valet service to be serviced without needing to enter a PIN.
Each vehicle is tested
The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser on the CAN bus that can be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects signals to prevent your car from starting normally until you enter a customized code. The system can be activated or deactivated using your own smartphone app without the need for wires.
Standard factory immobilisers on vehicles work by having a transponder inside the key, which sends an electronic signal to the ECU. If the correct code is transmitted the car will start however if the transponder is replaced by one from another vehicle the immobiliser will not recognise it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be stolen and started. The Ghost immobiliser was developed by an South African company at the top of the line in vehicle security technology. It protects your pride and joy from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away can thieves steal it and not be able drive it.
Ghost makes use of buttons in your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, steering wheel, and the door panels, to create unique PIN codes that must be entered to use your vehicle. It does this without additional hardware, like key fobs. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable to diagnostics equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals so thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing technology to discover that security systems have been installed.
Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks Ghost is covertly integrated into the vehicle, so it cannot be taken away or disabled by thieves. It is even more difficult to get rid of from a car alarm which requires disarming via an action sequence. This makes it a fantastic complement to a GPS tracking device that can be used to locate your vehicle after it's been stolen.
Override of emergency PIN code
You do not have to look long on social media sites to find stories or videos about cars that have been stolen with the most advanced technology tools. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow you to start your car without the original keys.
Our Ghost immobiliser fights this and provides you with an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being stolen in the event of being targeted by thieves. It works by creating an unique pin code sequence that is triggered by your buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and centre console. The unique pin code is entered along with your original key fob in order to stop the engine from beginning. The unique override pin can be found on the black card that you will receive following your installation and is easy to remember because there are no LED indicators.
The device is hidden inside the vehicle's wires and doesn't emit any radio signals, so it cannot be recognized by thieves with diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to the tracking device.
Contrary to most security systems that use an engine relay bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to disable the vehicle completely by sending an electronic block of commands that is sent to both the ECU and the engine.
They can also be connected to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This must be specified prior to the installation. They are also service/valet mode-compatible and a good alternative to a tracker having your car in for an electrical fault at the dealers.
Service/Valet mode
In recent times, there has been an increase in vehicles being stolen without the owners keys. With easy access to key cloning tools and door lock pick sets it is now easier than ever for thieves to take your prized possessions. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been cloned.
It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop called CAN. It's completely silent because it does not utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. This means that it can't be detected by diagnostics or other car hacking devices. It also protects against adding the key to a new one or replacing the ECU to bypass the system since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.
The device is hidden in your car and can be accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, center console, and door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence that can be as long as 20 digits must be entered prior to being able to start your car.
This is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that was created. It will stop your vehicle from being started or driven if you don't enter a PIN code first. If the device is armed and you try to drive off it will display an indication on your dash that will flash on a regular basis for approximately 300m. If you enter your PIN code during this time, it will deactivate the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to drive as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this time, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN each time you attempt to start your vehicle.
