Why All The Fuss? Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser?
Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The renowned Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with the most advanced security against key cloning hacking, theft and hacking. This TASSA certified system is inaccessible to thieves and stops them from starting your car.
This silent device makes use of buttons on the steering wheel, centre console, and on the door panels of your vehicle. This allows you to create an individual PIN code that is 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 essential than ever to secure your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a secure, efficient and affordable solution for protecting against key-cloning and vehicle theft. The device is almost indestructible to thieves, and functions by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or the door panels. This enables customers to create a unique disarming sequence similar to a credit card that must be entered before a car can be driven or started away. This makes the system virtually impossible to spot and is unaffected by spoofing or jamming devices like those used by other systems on the market.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly specialised process and must only be done by an authorized installer. The unit is carefully integrated into the vehicle's CAN bus network which ensures it can communicate directly to the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings, and also ensures that it can't be hacked by a thief using signal boosters or other techniques.
After the Ghost has been installed after installation, you must enter a new and improved disarming sequence to start your vehicle. Press the service button 5 times in two seconds, but make 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 great for classic, sports & luxury vehicles that have to have their security system temporarily disabled while transporting or servicing.
Once Transport Mode is activated, the immobiliser is disabled and cannot be activated by entering your PIN again. This feature is perfect for those who would like to store their car during the winter months, and avoid being stolen by thieves, or having to pay monthly insurance premium increases.
No LED indicators or key-fobs to indicate its location
The Ghost immobiliser shields your vehicle from thieves by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or dashboard. You can enter a pin number without being noticed before you start the engine. It can be linked to an application on your phone to arm or disarm remotely. It prevents signal relays, ECU swapping, and key cloning. It's simple to install, and can be installed in a wide range of vehicles. It's also very discreet and can be hidden in places that are difficult to reach, such as behind the dashboard or within the trim of the steering wheel.
This is a fantastic option for vehicles with high performance because it can disable your vehicle's ignition in the event that the incorrect pin code is entered. This stops thieves from stealing your joy and pride. autowatch ghost 2 immobiliser can send an alert to a smartphone if the car is left unattended when in public. This gives you peace of mind when you're away from your car.
In contrast to other immobilisers, the Ghost does not require additional fobs or LEDs, and can be hidden easily in a hard-to-reach area in your vehicle. It is extremely resistant to detection because it directly communicates with the CAN data network of your vehicle. It also doesn't emit any radio signals, which makes it unnoticeable by RF scanners or signal jammers.
It is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It is also able to withstand extreme temperatures. It is also unaffected by tampering with by cutting the wires or dismantling the device. It's also inaccessible to organized gangs of thieves that use diagnostics reading equipment to identify security systems. autowatch ghost immobiliser 's not affected by professional diagnostic equipment that examines the CAN data for the presence or absence of security systems.
No circuit cuts
With no LED indications or key fobs that can reveal its location the ghost device is hidden inside your car, under the dashboard or steering wheel and utilizes buttons inside your car to generate an unique PIN code sequence which must be entered before the engine can begin. This means that even if the criminal does have your keys they cannot drive the vehicle away as they would not be able to identify the correct PIN sequence. The device also does not transmit any radio signals meaning that organised criminal gangs that use diagnostics reading devices will not be able to recognize the device.
This advanced immobiliser, that is also TASSA-approved, can assist you in reducing your insurance rates. This is particularly applicable to modified vehicles whose owners have customised. It also stops key cloning theft and ECU swapping meaning that the only way the thieves can take your pride and joy is to tow it away.
Since the system doesn't use the key fobs that are supplied by the factory or the dashboard buttons, it is an entirely silent device that communicates with your ECU through the CAN data circuit which operates in complete silence and gives no indication that it is fitted. This means that thieves cannot swap out the ECU or even add new key fobs to get your car running.
If you've forgotten your PIN code, our engineers have provided you with a reset emergency for the device that allows you to enter "service mode". This allows dealers or technicians to temporarily drive and start your vehicle, allowing them to perform maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking. Once the technician is finished or you have collected the vehicle, enter the PIN code to exit 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 beginning. Instead, it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuits to prevent the engine from starting. It's a discrete solution, which is not affected by key-cloning methods or RF scanning that thieves use to get around security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to improve the security of your vehicle. You will also be alerted when there is any attempt to alter or steal.
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 through an app for mobile devices and is secured with encryption to protect. It also comes with a secure emergency PIN code override. It's a quiet, effective and economical way to safeguard your vehicle from theft.
Ghost isn't without issues. A common issue is that users have difficulty to enter the correct disarm sequence. This is due to the fact that the device requires input through buttons already in your vehicle, for example those on the steering wheel or on the centre console. Some people may find it difficult to remember or get wrong particularly when the device is being used for the first time. It is recommended to read the manual included with the device, and practice the disarming process prior to driving.
Another issue is that certain vehicles have issues with the CAN data connection, which can affect the functioning of the Ghost. This could be due to malfunctioning sensors or an damaged OBD port. It is recommended to check the system before using it in the event that the CAN connection has any issues.
It is easy to change the PIN code
The ghost is an excellent device that has taken the market by storm but the process of changing the pin code can be a little confusing. The device is pre-programmed via the installer once it's fitted but sometimes customers might need to change this setting for a variety of reasons like they'd 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 steps below to learn how.
Note: You will need to switch on the ignition of your vehicle but do not turn on the engine! This process takes only just a few minutes. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.