Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The renowned Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with a high level of protection against key cloning, hacking and theft. This TASSA verified system remains undetectable to thieves and prevents the thieves from starting your vehicle.
This silent device uses buttons on your vehicle's steering wheel, door panels and the centre console to allow you to create a unique and changeable PIN code sequence up to 20 characters which must be entered first before the car can start.
Easy to install
With car theft on the rise and cloning equipment readily available it is more crucial 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. The device is completely inaccessible to thieves, and functions via buttons on the steering wheel or door panels. This allows customers to create a unique sequence of disarming like credit cards that need to be entered before a vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes it nearly impossible to spot and is not affected by jamming devices or spoofing devices, like other systems.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly specialised procedure and should only be completed by an authorized installer. The unit is carefully integrated into your vehicle's CAN bus network, ensuring it communicates directly to the ECU. The Ghost can be installed without affecting the factory settings. It is not possible for thieves to bypass the system using signal boosters.
Once the Ghost is installed the new and improved disarm sequence is required to be inputted in order to turn on your vehicle. This can be done by pressing the service button in your vehicle 5 times within 2 seconds while making sure that it is not being held for a prolonged period of time. The system will flash twice to signal that Transport Mode is active. This feature is great for classic, sports and high-end vehicles that require to have their security system temporarily disabled during transportation or maintenance.
Once Transport Mode has been activated the immobiliser will be disabled and is not reactivated by entering your PIN again. This feature is perfect for those who would like to store their vehicle during winter, preventing it from being stolen by thieves or having to pay monthly insurance premiums that increase.
There are no key-fobs, LEDs or other indicators to reveal the location of the vehicle.
The Ghost immobiliser is a discreet device that guards your pride and joy from car thieves by using buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel to enter an unobtrusive pin code prior to starting the engine. It wards off attacks using signal relays, ECU swapping and key cloning and can be linked to a phone application that allows remote arming and disarming. It's simple to install and can be fitted into a variety of vehicles. It is also very stealthy and can be concealed in hard-to-reach places like behind the dashboard, or in the trim on the steering wheel.
This is a great option 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 pride and joy. The device can even send an alert to your phone in the event that you've left your car unattended in public areas, providing you with peace of mind when you're away from your car.
In contrast to other immobilisers, the Ghost doesn't require any extra fobs or LED indications and can be concealed easily in a difficult-to-find location inside your vehicle. It works by directly communicating with the vehicle's CAN data network, making it extremely resistant to detection. It does not emit radio signals, so it is undetectable by signal jammers or RF scanners.
It's designed to be tamper proof and weatherproof, and is able to stand up to extreme temperatures. It is also difficult to tamper by cutting the wires, or dismantling it. Additionally, it doesn't need any circuit cutting to function, so it's undetectable to organised thief gangs that employ diagnostics reading devices to identify security systems that are fitted. It's also not affected by professional auto diagnostics equipment which checks the CAN data system for the presence of security devices.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device does not have any indicators with LEDs or key fobs to identify its location. It is hidden under the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your car and uses buttons to generate a unique PIN sequence that has to be entered in order to start the engine. The criminal cannot leave the vehicle even when they have your keys since they don't know the correct code. The device does not transmit radio signals, which means that organised criminal gangs that use diagnostics reading devices will not be able to detect the device.
This innovative immobiliser, which is also TASSA-approved, will help you reduce your insurance rates. This is especially true for modified vehicles that their owners have customized. It also prevents key theft and ECU switching, which means that the only possible way for a thief to take your joy and happiness is to tow it away.
As the system does not use the factory key fobs or the dashboard buttons it is completely silent, it communicates with your ECU via the CAN data circuit that operates completely silently and doesn't even indicate that it's fitted. This means that a burglar cannot replace the ECU or add new key fobs to get your car to start.
If you ever forget your PIN code our engineers will have provided you with an emergency reset for the device, which allows you to enter'service mode'. This allows 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 again. When the technician is done or you have retrieved the vehicle and returned it to the dealer, enter the PIN to exit the service mode.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, unlike many other security systems for cars is not dependent on alarm systems or key fobs to block vehicles from getting started. It communicates instead with the vehicle's ECU, the CAN data circuit as well as other circuits to block the engine starting. It's a quiet solution, which is not affected by key-cloning techniques or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to avoid security devices. It can also be integrated with tracking systems to improve the security of your vehicle. It will also warn you of any attempted tampering or theft.
The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is an insurance-approved, and offers superior security against key hacking and cloning. It makes use of a mobile application to control the device. It is secured to ensure security. It also comes with an emergency PIN code bypass. It's a reliable, discreet and cost-effective way to safeguard your vehicle from theft.
Ghost isn't without issues. One common issue is that users struggle to find the correct disarm sequence. ghost ii immobiliser requires input through buttons that are already on your vehicle, such as buttons on the steering column or centre 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 advisable to read the manual that comes with the device to understand this, and to practice the disarming procedure prior to driving the vehicle.
Another issue is that certain vehicles are experiencing issues with the CAN data connection, which can impact the performance of the Ghost. This could be due to malfunctioning sensors or an damaged OBD port. It is recommended to check the system before you use it in the event that the CAN connector is faulty.
Easy to change PIN code
The Ghost is a fantastic product that has been a hit on the market. However, the process of changing the pin code can be confusing. The device is pre-programmed by the installer when it's installed however, there are times when customers may need to change this setting for a variety of reasons like they'd prefer an alternative button to disable the device, they don't want their installer to know, or they simply don't like their current pin code. Ghost 2 immobiliser is that the switch to a new pin number is incredibly easy. Follow the easy steps below to learn how.
Please note that you will need to turn on the ignition in your vehicle but do not start the engine! The process only takes a few seconds to complete. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.