Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The well-known Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with the most advanced security against key cloning as well as theft, hacking and hacking. This TASSA-certified system is not detected by thieves and blocks your vehicle from starting.
This silent device makes use of buttons on the steering wheel, centre console, and door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create an individual PIN code of that can be up to 20 characters that needs to be entered prior to the car starts.
Easy to install
With car theft increasing and cloning tools readily available, it is more crucial than ever to safeguard your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a discrete, effective and aftermarket solution for protecting against key-cloning and car theft. It is virtually undetectable to thieves and operates via buttons that are already present in the steering wheel, door panels or centre console. This allows users to create an individual disarm sequence similar to that of credit cards, which have to be entered before the vehicle is able to begin or leave. This makes it almost impossible to identify 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 integrated into your vehicle's CAN bus network which ensures that it is communicating directly with the ECU. The Ghost can be installed without affecting the factory settings. It is not possible for thieves to evade the system by using signal boosters.
After the Ghost is fitted with a new and improved sequence to disarm must be entered to start your car. Press the service button five times in two seconds, but make 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 perfect for classic, sports or prestige vehicles that require their security systems to be temporarily disabled while transportation or during servicing.
Once Transport Mode has been activated, the immobiliser is disabled and cannot be reactivated by entering your PIN again. This feature is perfect for those who wish to store their vehicle over the winter months, and avoid being stolen by thieves, or being liable for monthly insurance premium increases.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs, or other indicators to help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser shields your vehicle from thieves using buttons on the dashboard or on the steering wheel. You can enter a pin number without being noticed before you start the engine. It prevents attacks on signal relays, ECU swapping and key cloning. It also connects to a mobile app to arm/disarm remotely. It's simple to install and is able to be fitted in a wide range of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet and can be hidden in difficult-to-access places, such as behind the dashboard, or inside the trim on the steering wheel.
It's an excellent option for cars with high performance because it can disable the vehicle's ignition when a wrong pin code is entered, preventing thieves from stealing your pride and joy. The device can even send an alert to your smartphone if you've left the car unattended in public, giving you peace of mind while you're away from your car.
The Ghost is different from other immobilisers because it doesn't require any additional fobs or LED indicators. It is also able to be concealed in an area that is difficult to reach your vehicle. It communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, which makes it highly resistant to detection. It does not emit radio signals, which means it is inaccessible to RF scanners or signal jammers.
It's designed to be tamper-proof and weatherproof, which means it can stand up to extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper with by cutting wires or dismantling the unit. Moreover, it doesn't require any circuit cutting to function, and is therefore inaccessible to organized gangs of thiefs who use diagnostics reading devices to identify security systems that are fitted. It's also not affected by the professional auto diagnostics equipment that examines the CAN data system for the presence of an alarm device.
No circuit cuts
The device is not have any LED indicators or key fobs to identify its place of operation. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to create a unique PIN sequence that needs to be entered to start the engine. This means that even if the criminal does have your keys they cannot drive the vehicle away because they wouldn't know the correct PIN code sequence. The device does not transmit radio signals, so organised gangs of thieves using tools for reading diagnostics will be not able to detect it.
This advanced immobiliser, that is also TASSA-approved, will aid in reducing your insurance rates. This is particularly relevant to vehicles that their owners have customized. It also prevents key theft and ECU switching, which means the only way for a thief to steal your pride and joy is to pull it.
The system is completely quiet as it does not utilize the buttons that are found on the dashboard or in the factory keys. It communicates with the ECU via the CAN data circuit which is completely silent and does not provide any indication that it has been installed. This means that thieves cannot replace the ECU or even add new key fobs to allow your car to start.
If you forget your PIN code our engineers will provide you with an emergency reset option for the device which allows you to enter'service mode'. This allows the technician or dealer to temporarily start and drive your vehicle enabling them to carry out maintenance work, MOTs, or valet parking without entering the PIN code again. After the technician has completed their work or you have collected your vehicle, simply enter the PIN code and the device will go out of service mode depending on the speed and time.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, in contrast to other security systems for cars does not rely on an alarm system or key fobs to block vehicles from starting. It instead communicates with the vehicle's ECU, CAN data circuit and other circuits to stop the engine starting. It is a discreet solution, which is not affected by key-cloning techniques or radio frequency scanning techniques used by thieves to avoid security devices. It can also be paired with tracking systems to enhance the security of your vehicle. It can also alert you to any attempted theft or tampering.
The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is affixed to insurance and provides an excellent level of protection against key hacking and the cloning. It is controlled through a mobile app and is secured with encryption to protect. ghost immobiliser tracker comes with an encrypted emergency PIN code override. It's a discrete effective and economical method to protect your vehicle from theft.
However, the Ghost is not without problems. Many users have difficulty entering the correct sequence of disarming. This is due to the fact that the device requires input from buttons that are already present in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel or center console. Some people may find it difficult to remember or even miss especially when the device is being used for the first time. It is recommended to read the manual included with the device, and practice the disarming procedure before driving.
Another issue is that some vehicles have issues with the CAN data connection, which can affect the functionality of the Ghost. This can be caused by defective sensors, or damaged OBD connector. It is recommended to check the system before you use it in the event that the CAN connection is faulty.
Change your PIN code quickly
The Ghost is a great product that has enjoyed a great reception on the market. However the process of changing the pin code can be confusing. The device is programmed by the installer when it's fitted however there are occasions when people need to change this setting due to a variety of reasons, such as: they would prefer a different button to disarm the device and they don't want the installer to know, or they simply don't like their current pin number. 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 vehicle! It will take only a few seconds to be completed. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.