Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that safeguards your vehicle against key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-certified system is not detected by thieves and blocks your vehicle from being started.
This silent device makes use of buttons on your car's steering wheel, centre console and door panels to permit you to create a unique, changeable PIN code sequence up to 20 characters. The code must be entered before the car can start.
Easy to install
It is more essential than ever that you protect your vehicle. With car crimes increasing and cloning tools readily available, it's essential to do so. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a discreet and effective aftermarket solution that protects against key-cloning and car theft. The device is virtually undetectable by thieves and operates through buttons on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console. This enables customers to create a unique disarming sequence like the credit card which must be entered before a car can be started or driven away. This makes the system almost impossible to spot and is unaffected by jamming or spoofing devices like those used by other systems on the market.
Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly skilled installer. The unit is carefully integrated into the CAN bus system of your vehicle and is able to communicate directly with the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings and guarantees that it cannot be bypassed by a criminal using signal boosters or other techniques.
After the Ghost is installed after installation, you must use a different and more efficient disarming sequence in order to turn on your vehicle. Press the service button five times in 2 seconds, but be sure you don't hold it down for too long. The system will flash twice to show that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is perfect for classic, sports and prestige vehicles that require their security system to be temporarily disabled while service or transport.
After Transport Mode has been activated, the immobiliser will be disabled and cannot be activated by entering your PIN again. This feature is ideal for those who wish to store their cars during the winter months to protect theft or to avoid paying higher insurance premiums.
No LED indicators or key-fobs to indicate the location of the vehicle.
The Ghost immobiliser is a discrete device that guards your joy and pride from thieves who steal cars by utilizing buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel to enter an unobtrusive pin code prior to starting the engine. It protects against signal relay attacks, ECU swapping and key cloning and can be linked to a smartphone app to arm/disarm remotely. It's simple to install, and can be installed in a variety of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet and can be concealed in places that are difficult to reach, such as behind the dashboard or within the trim of the steering wheel.
It's a great option for cars with high performance because it will disable the vehicle's ignition when a wrong pin code is entered, preventing thieves from taking away your joy and pride. The device can send an alert to an iPhone if the vehicle is left unattended while in public. This provides peace of mind when you are away from your car.
The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers in that it doesn't require additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be hidden in a difficult-to-reach area of your vehicle. It is extremely resistant to detection because it is directly connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle. It also doesn't emit radio signals, making it unnoticeable by RF scanners or signal jammers.
It is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It is also able to be able to withstand extreme temperatures. It is also impossible to tamper by cutting the wires, or by removing it. Moreover, it doesn't require any circuit cutting to function, and is therefore inaccessible to organized gangs of thiefs who utilize diagnostics reading devices to identify the security systems fitted to. It is not affected by professional diagnostic equipment that examines the CAN data to determine whether there is or absence of security systems.
No circuit cuts
Without LEDs or key fobs that can reveal its location, the device is hidden within your car, beneath the steering wheel or dashboard and makes use of buttons in your car to generate an individual PIN code that has to be entered before the engine can start. The criminal cannot leave the vehicle even when they have your keys because they don't know the correct code. The device doesn't transmit radio signals meaning that organised thief gangs using diagnostics reading devices will not be able to detect the device.
This cutting-edge immobiliser, which is also TASSA-approved, will assist you in reducing your insurance costs. This is particularly relevant to vehicles whose owners have customized. It also prevents key cloning theft, as well as ECU swapping meaning that the only way a thieves can take your joy and pride is to tow it away.
As the system does not use the key fobs that are supplied by the factory or the dashboard buttons, it is an entirely silent device and communicates with your ECU via the CAN data circuit which operates in complete silence and doesn't even indicate that it is fitted. This means that thieves cannot swap out the ECU or even add new key fobs to get your car to start.
If you've forgotten your PIN code our engineers have provided an emergency reset device that lets you enter "service mode". This will allow an expert or dealer to temporarily start and drive your vehicle, allowing them to perform maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking. Once the technician is done or you have retrieved the vehicle, enter the PIN code to exit the service mode.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, in contrast to other car security systems is not dependent on an alarm system or key fobs to stop vehicles from starting. Instead, it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuits to prevent the engine from starting. This makes it a discreet solution that isn't affected by key cloning or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to bypass other security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to increase the security of your vehicle. You will also be alerted if attempts are made to alter or steal.
The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is affixed to insurance and provides an excellent level of security against key hacking and the cloning. It is controlled by an app for mobile devices and is encrypted to protect. It also has an encrypted emergency PIN code override. It's a discrete, effective and economical way to safeguard your vehicle from theft.
However the Ghost is not without its problems. Many users have difficulty entering the correct sequence of disarming. This is because the device requires input from buttons that are already present in your vehicle, for example those on the steering wheel or center console. It can be difficult for users to remember or get wrong especially when the device is being first used. It is recommended to read the manual included with the device and then practice the disarming procedure prior to driving.
Another problem is that certain cars have issues with CAN data connections, which can impact Ghost's performance. please click the next page can be caused due to malfunctioning sensors or a damaged OBD connector. It is recommended to test the system again prior to using it in case there are any issues with the connection to CAN.
It is simple to change the PIN code
The ghost is an excellent device and has taken the market by storm, however the process of changing the pin code can be a bit confusing. The device is preprogrammed by installer at the moment of installation, but customers might want to alter it for various reasons. For example they may prefer a different button that disarms the device, or they don't want their installer to know. They may also dislike their current pin code. It's simple to change your pin number. Follow the simple instructions below to find out how.
Please note: You must switch on the ignition of your vehicle but do not start the engine! This process takes only just a few minutes. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.