Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that guards your vehicle against key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-certified system is unnoticeable by thieves and prevents your vehicle from being started.
This silent device uses buttons that are located on the steering wheel, centre console, and on the door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create an individual PIN code that is up to 20 characters that needs to be entered prior to the car will start.
Easy to install
With car theft increasing and cloning equipment readily available it is more important than ever to secure your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a discreet and effective aftermarket solution to guard against key-cloning & car theft. It is virtually undetectable to thieves and operates via buttons that are already present in the steering wheel or door panels, as well as the central console. This allows customers to create a unique disarming sequence like the credit card which must be entered before a vehicle can be started or driven away. This makes the system almost impossible to spot and is unaffected by spoofing or jamming devices like those used by other systems available.
Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly-skilled installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into the vehicle's CAN bus network and ensures that it is directly connected to the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings and guarantees that it is not hacked by a burglar using signal boosters or other techniques.
After the Ghost is fitted, a new and improved sequence to disarm must be inputted to turn on your car. Press the service button 5 times in two seconds, but ensure you don't hold it down for too long. The system will flash twice to indicate that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is perfect for classic, sports or luxury vehicles that have to have their security system temporarily disabled during transportation or maintenance.
After Transport Mode is activated, the immobiliser is disabled and cannot be activated by entering your PIN again. This feature is great for those who would like to store their vehicle over the winter months, thus preventing it from being stolen by thieves, or having to deal with monthly insurance premiums that increase.
No key-fobs or LED indications to give away the location of the vehicle.
The Ghost immobiliser is a discreet device that shields your joy and pride from car thieves by utilizing buttons on your steering wheel or dashboard to input an unobtrusive pin code prior to starting the engine. It protects against attacks on signal relays, ECU swapping and key cloning and can be linked to a mobile application to arm or disarm remotely. It's simple to install and can be fitted into a variety of vehicles. It's also extremely stealthy and can be hidden in a difficult-to-find location, such as behind the dashboard or in the trim of the steering wheel.
It's a great option for cars with high performance since it can shut off the ignition of the vehicle when an incorrect pin code is entered, which will stop thieves from taking away your pride and joy. The device can send an alert to a smartphone if the car is left unattended when in public. This gives you peace of mind when you're away from your car.
Like other immobilisers Ghost does not require additional fobs or LED indicators, and can be hidden easily in an unaccessible location within your vehicle. It is extremely resistant to detection because it directly communicates with the CAN data network of your vehicle. 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 withstand extreme temperatures. It is also unaffected by tampering with by cutting wires or dismantling the device. It's also unnoticeable by organized gangs of thieves that utilize diagnostics-reading devices to detect security systems. It's also not affected by professional auto diagnostics equipment that examines the CAN data system for the presence of an alarm device.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device does not include any LED indicators or key fobs to identify its location. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to generate an unique PIN sequence that has to be entered in order to start the engine. This means that even if the person who stole your keys does have them, they can't drive the car away since they do not know the correct PIN code sequence. The device cannot transmit radio signals, so organised gangs of thieves using tools for reading diagnostics will be unable detect it.
This cutting edge immobiliser is TASSA approved and can reduce your insurance premiums, especially for vehicles that have been customised by their owners. It also prevents key cloning theft as well as ECU swapping meaning that the only way the thieves can take your pride and joy is to take it away.
As the system does not make use of the factory key fobs or dashboard buttons it is a completely silent device and communicates with your ECU via the CAN data circuit which operates in complete silence and does not display any indication that it is fitted. This means that a thief could not install new key fobs or swap out the ECU in order to get your car to start. This eliminates any other methods of theft employed in recent years such as key cloning scans using radio frequency, and code grabbing.
If you ever forget your PIN code, our engineers provide you with an emergency reset for the device that allows you to enter'service mode'. This will allow the dealer or technician to temporarily start and drive your vehicle so that they can carry out maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking without needing to enter the PIN code once more. Once the technician is done or you have retrieved the vehicle then enter the PIN code to exit service mode.
No radio signals
In contrast to other security systems the Ghost immobiliser does not use an alarm system or key fobs to prevent vehicles from starting. It instead communicates with the vehicle's ECU, the CAN data circuit, and other circuits to block the engine starting. ghost immobilisers makes it a discrete solution that isn't affected by key cloning or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to bypass other security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to increase the security of your vehicle. You will also be alerted if there is a chance to alter or steal.
The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is an insurance-approved and provides the best protection against key hacking and copying. It is controlled via an app for mobile devices and is secured with encryption to ensure security. It has a secure emergency PIN override. It's a safe cost-effective, private and discreet way to safeguard your vehicle from theft.
However, the Ghost is not without difficulties. Users frequently have difficulty completing the correct disarming sequence. This is due to the fact that the device requires input via buttons already located in your vehicle, like those on the steering wheel or centre console. Some people may find it difficult to remember or even miss particularly when the device is being used for the first time. It is recommended to study the manual included with the device to understand this and practise the disarming process before driving the vehicle.
Another issue is that certain vehicles have issues with the CAN data connection, which could affect the performance of the Ghost. This could be due to defective sensors or a damaged OBD port. It is best to have the system tested again before using it to determine if there are any issues with the CAN connection.
Change your PIN code quickly
The ghost is an excellent device that has taken the market by storm, however the process of changing the pin code is a bit hazy. The device is pre-programmed via the installer once it's fitted however, there are times when customers may want to change this due to a variety of reasons, such as they'd like to use a different button to deactivate the device or they don't want their installer to know or they don't want to use the pin number they have currently. It's easy to change your pin number. Follow the steps below to find out how.
Please note: You will need to turn on the ignition in your vehicle but DO NOT start the engine! The process only takes just a few seconds to complete. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.