Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The renowned Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with the most advanced security against key cloning hacking, theft and hacking. This TASSA certified system is inaccessible to thieves and prevents the thieves from starting your vehicle.
This silent device uses buttons on your vehicles steering wheel as well as the doors and the centre console to let you set a unique PIN sequence that can be changed up to 20 characters that must be entered prior to the car can begin.
Easy to install
With car crime increasing and cloning tools readily available, it is more essential than ever to secure your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a discrete, effective and aftermarket solution for protecting against key-cloning and vehicle theft. The unit is almost undetectable to thieves and works through existing buttons in the steering wheel and door panels as well as the centre console. This enables customers to create a unique sequence of disarming like the credit card which must be entered before the vehicle can be driven or started away. This makes the system nearly impossible to identify and is not affected by jamming or spoofing devices as used with other systems on the market.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly-specialized procedure that should only be completed by an authorized installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into the CAN bus network of your vehicle which ensures that it is communicating directly with the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings, and also ensures that it can't be hacked by a burglar using signal boosters or other techniques.
When the Ghost is fitted with a new and improved sequence to disarm must be inputted to start your vehicle. Press the service button 5 times in a matter of 2 seconds, but be sure you don't hold it down for too long. The system will flash twice to show that Transport Mode is active. This feature is ideal for classic, sports & high-end vehicles that require to have their security system temporarily disabled while transporting or maintenance.
Once Transport Mode is activated your immobiliser will become disabled and you are unable to activate it again by entering the PIN code. This feature is great for those who would like to store their cars during the winter months to keep theft or to avoid paying higher insurance rates.
No LED indicators or key-fobs to reveal the location of the vehicle.
The Ghost immobiliser protects your car from thieves pressing buttons on the dashboard or steering wheel. You can enter a pin number without being noticed prior to starting the engine. It can be linked with a phone application to arm/disarm remotely. It blocks signal relays, ECU swapping, and key cloning. It's simple to install and can be fitted into a variety of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet, and can be hidden in a difficult-to-find location, such as behind the dashboard or inside the steering wheel trim.
It's a great choice for high-performance vehicles since it can shut off the ignition of the vehicle when an incorrect pin code is entered, thus preventing thieves from stealing your joy and pride. The device can even send an alert to your smartphone when you've left the vehicle unattended in public areas, providing you with peace of mind while you're away from your car.
Like other immobilisers Ghost doesn't require any extra fobs or LED indications It can be concealed easily in an unaccessible location in your vehicle. It is extremely resistant to detection since it directly communicates with the CAN data network in your vehicle. It does not emit radio signals, so it is inaccessible to RF scanners or signal jammers.
It's designed to be tamper-proof and weatherproof, and is able to withstand extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper with by cutting wires or removing the unit. It is also undetectable by organised gangs of thieves who employ diagnostics reading equipment to detect security systems. It is not affected by diagnostic equipment that examines the CAN data for the presence or absence of a security system.
No circuit cuts
With no LED indications or key fobs that can reveal its location, the device is hidden within your vehicle, underneath the dashboard or on the steering wheel and makes use of buttons in your car to generate an unique PIN code sequence which must be entered before the engine can start. This means that even if the thief does have your keys they can't drive the car away since they do not be able to identify the correct PIN sequence. The device does not transmit any radio signals meaning that organised thief gangs using diagnostics reading devices won't be able to recognize the device.
This innovative immobiliser, which is also TASSA-approved, will assist you in reducing the cost of insurance. This is especially applicable to modified vehicles whose owners have customised. It also stops key theft and ECU switching, which means that the only way for a burglar to steal your pride and happiness is to tow it away.
The system is completely silent as it doesn't use factory keys or dashboard buttons. It communicates with the ECU via the CAN data circuit which is completely silent and doesn't give any indication that it's been installed. This means that a burglar would not be able to add new key fobs or swap out the ECU in order to get your vehicle to start and therefore negates any other theft methods used in recent years such as key cloning scans using radio frequency, and code taking.
If you ever forget your PIN code, our engineers have provided you with an emergency reset for the device that allows you to enter 'service mode'. ghost immobiliser near me allows the technician or dealer to temporarily start and drive your car so that they can carry out maintenance work, MOTs, or valet parking without entering the PIN code a second time. Once the technician has finished their task or you have taken possession of your vehicle, just enter the PIN code and the device will go out of service mode dependent on speed and duration.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, unlike other security systems for cars, does not rely on alarm systems or key fobs to stop vehicles from starting. Instead it communicates with vehicle's ECU and the CAN data circuit to stop the engine from starting. This makes it a quiet solution that isn't affected by key cloning or radio frequency scanning techniques employed by thieves to bypass other security devices. It can also be used with tracking systems to improve the security of your vehicle. It can also warn you of any attempted theft or tampering.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is insurance approved and provides superior protection against key hacking the cloning process, and even theft. It is controlled through an app for mobile devices and is encrypted to protect. It also comes with a secure emergency PIN code bypass. It's a safe, discreet and cost-effective way to shield your car from theft.
However the Ghost is not without issues. Users often have trouble entering the correct sequence to disarm. This is due to the fact that the device requires input via buttons already located in your vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel or centre console. Users might find this difficult to remember or get wrong, especially when the device is being used for the first time. It is advisable to read the instruction manual that comes with the device in order to comprehend this, and to practice the process of disarming prior to driving the vehicle.
Another problem is that certain cars have issues with the CAN data connections, which can affect Ghost's functionality. This can be caused by defective sensors or a damaged OBD port. It is best to test the system again prior to using it in the event of any issues with the CAN connection.
It is easy to change the PIN code
The Ghost is an excellent product that has been a hit on the market. However, the process of changing the pin code can be a bit confusing. The device is pre-programmed via the installer when it's installed however there are occasions when people need to change this setting due to a variety of reasons, such as they'd prefer to use a different button to deactivate the device and they don't want the installer to know, or they just simply don't like their current pin code. The good news is the change over to a new pin number is extremely simple. Follow the simple steps below to learn how.
It is important to note that you need to turn off the ignition but DO NOT start your vehicle! This process will take only several minutes. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.