Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that safeguards your vehicle against key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA certified system is inaccessible to thieves and stops them from starting your car.
This device is silent and uses buttons that are located on the steering wheel, center console, and on the door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create an individual PIN code of up to 20 characters long that must be entered before the car will start.
Easy to install
With car crime on the rise and cloning tools readily available, it is more essential than ever to safeguard your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a secure, efficient and affordable solution to guard against key-cloning and car theft. It is virtually undetectable to thieves and operates through existing buttons in the steering wheel and door panels as well as the centre console. This allows customers to make an individual disarm sequence similar to that of a credit card which must be entered before the vehicle is able to begin or be driven away. This makes it virtually impossible to detect and is not affected by jamming devices or spoofing devices, like other systems.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly specialised process and must only be done by an authorized installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into the vehicle's CAN bus system which ensures it can communicate directly to the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without having to alter factory settings and ensures that it can't be hacked by a criminal using signal boosters or other techniques.
After the Ghost is installed the new and improved disarm sequence must be inputted to activate your car. 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 then blink twice to signal that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is ideal for classic, sports & high-end vehicles that require to have their security system temporarily disabled during transport or maintenance.
After Transport Mode is activated, the immobiliser is turned off and cannot be activated by entering your PIN code again. This feature is ideal for those who want to store their vehicle during the winter months, and avoid being stolen by thieves, or being liable for monthly insurance premium increases.
There are no keyfobs, LEDs, or other indicators to help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser shields your vehicle from theft by 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 wards off attacks on signal relays, 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 can be installed in a range of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet and can be hidden in a hard-to reach location such as behind the dashboard or within the trim of the steering wheel.
This is a great option for vehicles with high performance since it will disable your vehicle's ignition if incorrect pin code is entered. This will stop thieves from stealing your joy and pride. ghost immobiliser and tracker can notify smartphones if the vehicle is left unattended in public. This provides peace of mind when you are away from your car.
Unlike other immobilisers, the Ghost does not require additional fobs or LED indications It can be concealed easily in an unaccessible place inside your vehicle. It works by directly communicating with the vehicle's CAN data network, making it highly resistant to detection. It does not emit radio signals, which means it is not detected by RF scanners or signal jammers.
It is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It is also able to withstand extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper by cutting the wires, or dismantling it. It's also unnoticeable by organized gangs of thieves who employ diagnostics reading devices to detect security systems. It is not affected by professional diagnostic equipment that analyzes the CAN data for the presence or absence of security systems.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device doesn't include any LED indicators or key fobs to indicate its place of operation. It is hidden under the steering wheel or dashboard of your car and uses buttons to generate a unique PIN sequence that has to be entered to start the engine. The thief cannot drive away the vehicle even when they have keys to your car because they don't know the correct code. The device does not transmit radio signals, so organised gangs of thieves using diagnostics reading tools will be not able to detect it.
This cutting-edge immobiliser, which is also TASSA-approved, will help you reduce your insurance rates. This is particularly true for modified vehicles that their owners have customized. It also stops key theft and ECU switching, which means that the only possible way for a thief to take your pride and happiness is to tow it.
Since the system doesn't use the factory key fobs or the dashboard buttons it is a completely silent device, it communicates with your ECU through the CAN data circuit that operates completely silently and doesn't even indicate that it is fitted. This means that thieves cannot swap out the ECU or add new key fobs in order to get your car started.
Should you ever forget your PIN code our engineers will have provided you with an emergency reset option for the device, which allows you to enter 'service mode'. This will allow the dealer or technician to temporarily start and drive your car which allows them to complete maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking without entering the PIN code a second time. When the technician is finished their task or you have collected your vehicle, simply enter the PIN code and the device will exit service mode depending on the speed and time.
No radio signals
In contrast to other security systems, the Ghost immobiliser doesn't use an alarm system or key fobs to stop vehicles from beginning. Instead it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuits to prevent the engine from starting. It's a quiet solution that isn't affected by key-cloning techniques or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to bypass security devices. It can also be paired with tracking systems to increase the security of your vehicle and can warn you of any attempted tampering or theft.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is approved by insurance and offers superior security against key hacking, the cloning process, and even theft. It makes use of a mobile application to control the device and is encrypted to protect. It also has an encrypted emergency PIN code override. It's a safe, discreet and cost-effective way to shield your car from theft.
However the Ghost is not without issues. One of the most frequent issues is that users struggle to get into the right disarm sequence. The device requires input from buttons already present on your vehicle, such as those found on the steering column or centre console. Some people may find it difficult to remember or make a mistake especially when the device is being used for the first time. It is recommended to study the instruction manual that comes with the device in order to comprehend this and practice the process of disarming prior to driving the vehicle.
A third issue is that certain vehicles have issues with the CAN data connections, which could affect Ghost's capabilities. 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 case there are any issues with the CAN connection.
It is easy to change the PIN code
The Ghost is a fantastic product that has been a hit on the market. However changing the pin code can be confusing. The device is programmed by the installer at the moment of installation, but customers might want to alter it for a variety of reasons. For instance they may want a different button that disarms the device or not want their installer to know. They may also not like the pin code they currently have. It's simple to change your pin number. Follow the easy steps below to learn how.
Be aware that you will need to turn the ignition on but do not start your vehicle! This process only takes several minutes. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.