Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy against theft with the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and doesn't require additional key fobs to operate.

The device uses existing buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels, Ghost 2 immobiliser and the centre console) to create a unique, changeable pin code sequence up to 20 presses long. This will allow your vehicle to begin.

Simple change of PIN code

With the increasing rate of vehicle thefts, many owners are seeking to improve their security. There are a variety of aftermarket security devices available including tracking systems, immobilisers and alarms. However there are a few that are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. While a tracking system can help you find your car in the case of theft, it can not prevent the crime from occurring in the first in the first place. Immobilisers, however are exactly what they state on the tin - they shut off your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The autowatch ghost immobiliser fitting Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it almost impossible for thieves to take your car.

Utilizing the buttons already in your car The ghost device is able to create an unique sequence that must be entered before the car's engine will start. This can be done using the indicator stalk, window or heater buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their car without the button sequence. This option is particularly beneficial if you have to hand your car over to a valet service or parking because the immobiliser will remain activated, but not disabled.

The Ghost is a unique and ingenious device that works in conjunction with buttons on your vehicle rather than being a standalone unit. It's not just an effective deterrent to vehicle theft however, it can also be used on any future vehicles you may own. This makes it a far more cost-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is an advanced security system that safeguards your car from key cloning and hacking. It also blocks ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without additional wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also resistant against jamming devices, which are a common technique used by thieves to circumvent immobilisers.

The advantage of CAN data over traditional systems is that they work silently. It isn't detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technologies as well as recognized by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn't emit LED indicators and instead uses the buttons inside your vehicle, such as the steering wheel or centre console panels to create a unique, customizable disarm sequence. The sequence can be extended up to 20 presses to provide additional security. The iPhone app only allows one connection, with a unique pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is protected.

The Ghost will stop car thieves from putting in an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU in order to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to run only if the correct pin code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in Valet/Service mode (with parameters set, such as 30mph speed limit) which means you can hand your car to an attendant or valet without needing to enter the code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is a world-first aftermarket immobiliser CANbus. It can be connected to the vehicle's wiring and also to the engine control unit (ECU). The device snoops on electronic signals to block your car's system from going through its normal startup routine until you input an individual passcode. The system can be turned on or off through your smartphone's app without the need for extra wires.

The standard factory immobilisers function with a transponder which is built into the key. This sends a message to the ECU. If the correct code is transmitted the car will begin however if the transponder is replaced by one from a different vehicle, the immobiliser won't recognize it. This allows the vehicle be started and stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of car security systems technology has developed the Ghost immobiliser. It shields you from hacking or key cloning and even key theft. The only way a thief could take your car is by physically towing it away, and even then they would not be capable of driving it.

Ghost uses buttons on your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, the steering wheel, as well as the door panels, to generate an individual PIN code that needs to be entered to use your vehicle. This is not required to use additional hardware like a key-fob and can be up to 20 presses long. It is also unrecognizable by diagnostic equipment and does transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to identify that a system has been installed.

Ghost is more difficult to get rid of than car alarms that require disarming using a series of buttons. This makes it a great alternative to an GPS tracking device that can be used to locate your vehicle after it's stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You don't have to look very far on social media to find stories or videos of vehicles that have been stolen using the latest technology tools. This includes key-cloning devices and hacking tools that allow thieves to start the vehicle without the original keys.

The Ghost immobiliser was designed to combat this and offer an additional layer of security in order to keep your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code by pushing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and Ghost 2 immobiliser centre console. This unique PIN is entered alongside your original key fob to stop the engine from beginning. The unique override pin can be located on a black card which you will receive following your installation. It is easy to remember since there aren't any LED indicators.

The device is hidden in the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, therefore it cannot be detected by modern thieves using diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

Unlike most other security systems that have a relay inside the engine bay, these CANBUS Immobilisers connect with the car's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to block a vehicle completely, by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.

These systems can also be connected to an analog alarm immobiliser or tracker. This should be decided prior to installation. They are also service/valet mode compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker you are taking your car in for repair at the dealers.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years, there has been an increase in vehicles being stolen without the owners keys. It's now easier than ever to steal your pride and joy with the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. We've developed the Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser (please click the up coming post) Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your car from being driven, even if you keys have been copied.

It connects directly to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data circuit. It's completely silent as it doesn't utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. This means it cannot be detected by diagnostics or any other car hacking devices. It also prevents the addition of an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the system since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden inside your car by using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence up to 20 digits needs to be entered prior to being able to start your vehicle.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that is being developed. It will prevent your vehicle from being driven or even started when you don't enter a PIN code before entering. If you are driving away with the device arming the indicator will flash on your dashboard and flash continuously for approximately 300m. Entering your PIN code will disable the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to function normally. If you do not enter your PIN code at this point, the indicator will keep flashing & will require another PIN code for every attempt to start your car.