Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that guards your vehicle against key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-verified system is undetectable by thieves and blocks your vehicle from starting.
This device is silent and uses buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console, and on the door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create a unique PIN code up to 20 characters long that you must enter 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 is a discrete and efficient aftermarket solution that protects against key-cloning and car theft. The unit is virtually invisible to thieves, and operates through buttons on the steering wheel or the door panels. This lets customers create a unique disarming sequence similar to credit cards that need to be entered before the vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes the system nearly impossible to spot and is also unaffected by jamming or spoofing devices as used with other systems on the market.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly specialised procedure and must only be done by an approved installer. The unit is carefully integrated into your vehicle's CAN bus network which ensures it can communicate directly to the ECU. The Ghost can be installed without altering the factory settings, and it is impossible for a thief to evade the system by using signal boosters.
After the Ghost has been installed, you will need to enter a new and improved disarming sequence to turn on your vehicle. This can be accomplished by pressing the service button in your vehicle five times within 2 seconds while making sure that it isn't held for a prolonged period of time. The system will flash twice to indicate that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is perfect for classic, sports & luxury vehicles that have to have their security system temporarily disabled while transporting or servicing.
Once Transport Mode has been activated, the immobiliser will be disabled and is not reactivated by entering your PIN code again. car ghost immobiliser is great for those who wish to store their vehicle over the winter months, thus preventing it from being stolen by thieves, or having to pay monthly insurance premium increases.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators that can help you find it.
The Ghost immobiliser is a subtle device that guards your pride and joy from car thieves by utilizing buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel to input a discreet pin code prior to starting the engine. It can be linked with an application on your phone to arm or disarm remotely. It prevents signal relays, ECU swapping, and key cloning. It is easy to install, and can be put in a wide variety of vehicles. It is also very stealthy and can be concealed in difficult-to-access places, such as behind the dashboard or within the trim on the steering wheel.
This is a great choice for high-performance vehicles since it will disable your vehicle's ignition if wrong pin code has been entered. This will stop thieves from driving away with your pride and joy. The device can send an alert to an iPhone if the vehicle is left unattended when in public. This will give you peace of mind when you are away from your car.
The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers because it doesn't require additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be easily hidden in a hard-to-find area of your vehicle. It communicates directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, making it extremely resistant to detection. It doesn't emit radio signals, so it's undetectable by RF scanners or signal jammers.
It's made to be tamperproof and weatherproof, and can stand up to extreme temperatures. It is also unaffected by tampering with by cutting wires or removing the device. Additionally, it doesn't need any cuts in the circuit to function, which means it's inaccessible to organized gangs of thiefs who utilize diagnostics devices to detect the security systems fitted to. It's also not affected by professional auto diagnostics equipment which checks the CAN data system for the presence of an alarm device.
No circuit cuts
The ghost device does not have any LED indicators or key fobs that would indicate its place of operation. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to create an unique PIN sequence that has to be entered to turn on the engine. The criminal cannot leave the vehicle even having keys to your car because they don't know the correct code. The device doesn't 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 can help reduce the cost of insurance, particularly for modified vehicles that have been modified by their owners. It also wards off key cloning theft as well as ECU swapping. This means that the only way a thief can steal your joy and pride is to tow it away.
The system is completely quiet as it does not use the factory keys or dashboard buttons. It communicates with the ECU via the CAN data circuit, which is completely silent and doesn't give any indication that it was installed. This means that a burglar can't replace the ECU or install new key fobs to allow your car to start.
If you have forgotten your PIN code our engineers have provided a reset emergency for the device that lets you enter "service mode". This allows dealers or technicians to temporarily start and drive your vehicle, allowing them to perform MOTs, maintenance work, or valet parking. 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 based on speed and time.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, unlike other security systems for cars is not dependent on an alarm system or key fobs to block vehicles from beginning. Instead, it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and the CAN data circuit to stop the engine from starting. It is a discreet solution, which is not affected by key-cloning techniques or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to get around security devices. It can be paired with tracking devices to enhance the safety of your vehicle. You will also receive alerts if attempts are made to tamper or steal.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is insurance-approved and provides a superior level of security against key hacking, copying, and even theft. It is controlled via an app on mobile devices and is secured with encryption to ensure security. It also comes with a secure emergency PIN code bypass. It's a discrete efficient and cost-effective way to protect your vehicle from theft.
However, the Ghost has its share of difficulties. Users often have trouble entering the correct sequence to disarm. The device requires input from buttons that are already on your vehicle such as those found on the steering column or console. This can be difficult for users to remember, or they might be wrong the first time. It is advisable to read the manual included with the device to understand this and practice the process of disarming prior to driving the vehicle.
A second problem is that certain cars have issues with CAN data connections, which can impact Ghost's performance. This could be due to faulty sensors or a damaged OBD port. It is best to check the system before using it, in the event that the CAN connection has any issues.
Easy to change PIN code
The Ghost is an excellent product that has become a huge 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 fitted but sometimes customers might need to change this setting for a variety of reasons like: they would prefer a different button to disarm the device and they don't want the installer to know, or they simply don't like their current pin code. It's easy to change your pin number. Follow the simple steps below to learn how.
Note: You must turn on the ignition in your vehicle but do not turn on the engine! It will take only a few seconds to be completed. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.