Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The well-known Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with the most advanced security against key cloning, hacking and theft. This TASSA-certified system is not detected by thieves and blocks your vehicle from starting.
This silent device makes use of buttons that are located on the steering wheel, the centre console, and door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create a unique PIN code up to 20 characters long that needs to be entered prior to the car will start.
Easy to install
With car theft on the rise and cloning tools readily available, it is more crucial than ever to safeguard your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a discreet, effective and aftermarket solution for protecting against key-cloning and vehicle theft. The unit is virtually undetectable by thieves and operates via buttons that are already present in the steering wheel, door panels or centre console. This allows customers to create a unique disarming sequence similar to the credit card which must be entered before the vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes the system almost impossible to spot and is not affected by jamming or spoofing devices that are used in other systems on the market.
Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly-skilled installer. The unit is firmly integrated into your vehicle's CAN bus network, ensuring that it communicates directly with 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 burglar using signal boosters or other techniques.
After the Ghost is installed it is necessary to input a new and improved disarming sequence to start your vehicle. This can be done by pressing the service button on your vehicle 5 times within 2 seconds while making sure that it is not being repeatedly pressed for a long period of time. The system will then blink twice to signal that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is perfect for classic, sports and prestige vehicles that need to have their security system temporarily disabled during transportation or maintenance.
After Transport Mode has been activated the immobiliser will be disabled and is not reactivated by entering your PIN again. This feature is ideal for those who would like to store their vehicles over the winter months to protect theft or to avoid paying higher insurance premiums.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators to help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser is a subtle device that protects your car from car thieves by utilizing buttons on your steering wheel or dashboard to input an unobtrusive pin code prior the start of the engine. It can be linked with an app on your phone to arm and disarm remotely. It blocks signal relay, ECU swapping, and key copying. It's simple to install and can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It is also very stealthy and can be hidden in difficult-to-access places, such as behind the dashboard, or in the trim on the steering wheel.
This is a great choice for vehicles that are high-performance because it can disable your vehicle's ignition in the event that the wrong pin code has been entered. This will stop thieves from stealing your joy and pride. The device will notify an iPhone if the vehicle is left unattended when in public. This will give you peace of mind when you are away from your vehicle.
Unlike other immobilisers, the Ghost does not require any additional fobs or LEDs It can be concealed easily in a hard-to-reach place in your vehicle. It communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, making it highly resistant to detection. It also doesn't emit radio signals, so it's unnoticeable by RF scanners or signal jammers.
It's designed to be tamper proof and weatherproof, and is able to stand up to extreme temperatures. It's also not possible to interfere with by cutting the wires or dismantling the device. It's also inaccessible to organised gangs of thieves who utilize diagnostics-reading devices to detect security systems. It is not affected by diagnostic equipment that checks CAN data for the presence or absence of security systems.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device doesn't have any LED indicators or key fobs to identify its whereabouts. It is hidden under the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to generate an unique PIN sequence that must be entered to start the engine. This means that even if a criminal does have your keys they can't drive the car away since they do not be aware of the correct PIN sequence. The device cannot transmit radio signals, so organized gangs of thieves who use tools for reading diagnostics will be in a position to not be able to recognize it.
This cutting edge immobiliser is also TASSA approved and could help lower the cost of insurance, particularly for modified vehicles that have been modified by their owners. It also stops key cloning theft and ECU swapping meaning that the only way the criminal can steal your pride and joy is to remove it.
The system is completely quiet as it does not use the factory keys or dashboard buttons. It communicates with the ECU by using the CAN data circuit which is completely silent and does not provide any indication that it was installed. This means that a thief would not be able to install new key fobs or replace the ECU to get your vehicle to start. This eliminates any other theft methods used in recent years such as key cloning, scans using radio frequency, and code grabbing.
Should you ever forget your PIN code, our engineers provide you with an emergency reset for the device, which permits you to enter'service mode'. This will allow the technician or dealer to temporarily start and drive your vehicle which allows them to complete maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking without having to enter the PIN code again. After the technician has completed their task or you have collected your vehicle, simply enter the PIN code and the device will go out of service mode dependent on speed and duration.
ghost immobiliser birmingham to many other car security systems, the Ghost immobiliser does not rely on an alarm system or key fobs to prevent vehicles from beginning. It instead communicates with the vehicle's ECU, CAN data circuit and other circuits to stop the engine starting. It's a discrete solution, which is not affected by key-cloning techniques or RF scanning used by thieves to avoid security devices. It can also be integrated with tracking systems to improve the overall safety of your vehicle and can be alerted to any attempts at theft or tampering.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is insurance-approved and provides superior protection against key hacking cloning, and even stealing. It is controlled via an app for mobile devices and is secured to protect. It has a secure emergency PIN override. It is a discreet effective and economical method to protect your vehicle from theft.
Ghost isn't without issues. Users frequently have difficulty completing the correct sequence to disarm. This is because the device requires input through buttons already in your vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel or centre console. It can be difficult for users to remember or get wrong, especially when the device is being first used. It is advisable to read the manual included with the device to understand this and practise the disarming process before driving the vehicle.
Another issue is that some vehicles have issues with the CAN data connection, which can impact the functionality of the Ghost. This can be caused by malfunctioning sensors or an damaged OBD port. It is best to have the system tested again prior to using it in case there are any issues with the connection to CAN.
Change PIN code easily
The ghost is a great device and has taken the market by storm, however the process of changing the pin code can be a little confusing. The device is preprogrammed by installer at the time of installation, however users may wish to alter it for various reasons. For example they may want an alternative button that deactivates the device or not want their installer to be aware. It is also possible that they dislike their current pin code. The good news is that the switching to a different pin number is incredibly easy. Follow the steps below to learn how.
It is important to note that you need to turn on the ignition but DO NOT start your vehicle! The process takes only just a few seconds to be completed. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.