Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-certified system is unnoticeable by thieves and stops your vehicle from being started.
This silent device makes use of buttons that are located on the steering wheel, centre console, and the door panels of your vehicle. This allows you to create a unique PIN code up to 20 characters that must be entered before the car will start.
Easy to install
With car theft increasing and cloning equipment readily available it is more essential than ever to safeguard your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a discreet and effective aftermarket solution that protects against key-cloning and car theft. The device is completely inaccessible to thieves, and functions via buttons on the steering wheel or door panels. This lets customers create a unique sequence of disarming similar to the credit card which must be entered before the vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes it virtually impossible to detect and is not affected by blocking devices or spoofing devices like other systems.
Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly skilled installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into your vehicle's network of CAN buses, ensuring it communicates directly to the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings and guarantees that it cannot be bypassed by a criminal using signal boosters or other techniques.
Once the Ghost is fitted with a new and improved disarm sequence is required to be inputted in order to turn on your car. This can be done by pressing the service button on your vehicle five times within 2 seconds, while ensuring that it is not being repeatedly pressed for a long period of time. 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 during transport or maintenance.
Once Transport Mode is activated, your immobiliser will be disabled and you are unable to restart it by entering the PIN code. This feature is perfect for those who wish to store their vehicles over the winter to prevent theft, or to avoid having to pay higher insurance costs.
There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser guards your vehicle from theft by using buttons on the steering wheel or dashboard. You can enter a pin number without being noticed before you start the engine. It prevents signal relay attacks, ECU swapping and key cloning. It can also be linked to a phone application to arm or disarm remotely. It is easy to install, and is able to be fitted in a wide range of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet, and can be hidden in a hard-to reach location such as behind the dashboard or inside the steering wheel trim.
It's an excellent option for cars with high performance since it can shut off the ignition of the vehicle when a wrong pin code is entered, preventing thieves from driving off with your pride and joy. The device will notify smartphones if the vehicle is left unattended in public. This will give you peace of mind when you're away from your car.
The Ghost is unique to other immobilisers in that it doesn't require any additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be easily hidden in an area that is difficult to reach your vehicle. It communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, making it highly resistant to detection. It doesn't emit radio signals so it is undetectable by signal jammers or RF scanners.
It is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It also has the ability to be able to withstand extreme temperatures. It is also difficult to tamper by cutting the wires, or dismantling it. It's also unnoticeable by organized gangs of thieves who employ diagnostics reading equipment to identify security systems. It's also not affected by professional auto diagnostics equipment that checks the CAN data system for the presence of a security device.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device does not have any LED indicators or key fobs to identify its location. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to generate an unique PIN sequence that needs to be entered to start the engine. This means that even if the thief does have your keys they are unable to drive the vehicle away as they would not be able to identify the correct PIN sequence. The device does not transmit radio signals meaning that organised thief gangs using diagnostics reading devices won't be able to detect the device.
This advanced immobiliser is also TASSA approved and could help lower your insurance premiums, especially for modified vehicles that have been customized by their owners. It also prevents key theft and ECU switching, meaning that the only way for a thief to steal your pride and joy is to pull it.
Since the system doesn't utilize the factory key fobs or dashboard buttons, it is a completely silent device, it communicates with your ECU via the CAN data circuit, which operates completely silently and doesn't even indicate that it is fitted. This means that a burglar cannot swap out the ECU or even add new key fobs in order to get your car to start.
If you forget your PIN code, our engineers have provided you with an emergency reset option for the device, which allows you to enter 'service mode'. This allows a technician or dealer to temporarily drive and start your vehicle, allowing them to perform maintenance work, MOTs, or valet parking. Once the technician is done or you have retrieved the vehicle, enter the PIN code to exit service mode.
No radio signals
Contrary to many other car security systems, the Ghost immobiliser does not use an alarm system or key fobs to prevent vehicles from getting started. Instead, it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuit to prevent the engine from starting. This makes it a discreet solution that isn't affected by key cloning or RF scanning techniques employed by thieves to bypass other security devices. It can also be integrated with tracking systems to enhance the overall safety of your vehicle and can warn you of any attempted theft or tampering.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is approved by insurance and provides a superior level of protection against key hacking the cloning process, and even theft. It makes use of a mobile application to control the device. It is secured to ensure security. It also comes with an encrypted emergency PIN code bypass. It's a reliable cost-effective, private and discreet way to shield your car from theft.
Ghost isn't without its problems. One of the most frequent issues is that people struggle to enter the correct disarm sequence. The device requires input through buttons that are already on your vehicle, such as those found on the steering column or console. ghost immobiliser car isn't easy for drivers to remember, or they might get it wrong the first time around. It is recommended to read the manual included with the device to learn this, and to practice the disarming procedure prior to driving the vehicle.
A third issue is that some vehicles have issues with the CAN data connections, which can impact Ghost's functionality. This can be caused by faulty sensors, or damaged OBD connector. It is recommended to have the system tested before attempting to use it to determine if there are any issues with the connection to CAN.
Easy to change PIN code
The Ghost is a fantastic device that has taken the market by storm, however the process of changing pin codes can be a little confusing. The device is preprogrammed by the installer at the time of installation, but customers might want to alter it for a variety of reasons. For instance they may want an alternative button that deactivates the device, or they don't want their installer to be aware. It is also possible that they not like the pin code they currently have. It's simple to change your pin number. Follow these simple steps to find out how.
Be aware that you will have to turn on the ignition but DO NOT start your car! This process takes only a few moments. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.