Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

ghost immobiliser birmingham Immobiliser can safeguard your prized property from theft. This system is discrete and does not require additional key fobs to operate.

The device makes use of the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels, and the centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be up to 20 presses long. This will then allow the startup of your vehicle.

Simple process to change the PIN code

With the growing rate of vehicle theft, a lot of owners are seeking to improve their security. There are many types of security products that are available, from tracking systems to immobilisers and alarms. However they do not all are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. While a tracking system may help you find your vehicle in the case of theft, it can not stop the crime from occurring in the first in the first place. Immobilisers, on the other hand, does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables the engine of your vehicle so that it cannot be started. The autowatch ghost 2 installers near me Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.

The ghost device makes use of the buttons on your car to create an unique sequence that needs to be entered to allow the engine to start. This can be done via 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 vehicle without the button sequence. This is a great solution if you want to give your car to valet parking or for maintenance. The immobiliser remains active.

The ghost 11 immobiliser is a truly unique and innovative device which works in conjunction with the buttons in your vehicle rather than being a standalone device. This means that it’s not just a highly effective deterrent against vehicle theft but also a transferable device onto any other vehicles you own, making it much more of an investment than traditional steering wheel locks.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser fitting immobiliser is an advanced security device that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It’s a weatherproof and small device that communicates directly with your vehicle’s ECU over the CAN data bus to disable the engine. It can be installed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure it is compatible with all vehicles. It is also resistant to jamming devices, which is the most common method used by thieves to bypass existing immobilisers.

The benefit of CAN data over conventional systems is that they work silently. It’s not detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is likewise unreadable by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost does not produce LED indicators and instead uses the buttons inside your vehicle such as steering wheel or centre console panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. The sequence can be extended 20 or more presses for extra security. The iPhone app permits a single, authorised connection with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost also prevents car thieves from adding the key to a new car or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and begin the engine. The engine will only start only if a valid PIN has been entered. It is also possible to put it in valet/service mode to allow for temporary operation (with set parameters such as 30mph speed limit) to allow you to transfer your vehicle to a valet service or for maintenance without having to enter a PIN.

Tested for each vehicle

The autowatch ghost immobiliser fitting Ghost is the world’s first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that can be connected to your vehicle’s existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects electronic signals that block the system of your vehicle from running its normal initialization process until you enter a custom passcode. The system can be turned on or off by using your smartphone app without the need for additional wires.

Standard factory immobilisers on vehicles work by having an electronic transponder in the key, which sends an electronic signal to the ECU. If the correct code is transmitted the car will start however if the transponder is replaced by one from another vehicle the immobiliser won’t recognize it. This allows the vehicle to be stolen and started. The Ghost immobiliser has been developed by an South African company at the forefront of vehicle security systems technology. It shields your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could steal your vehicle is physically towing it away and even then, they wouldn’t be able to drive it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your vehicle including the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to create an individual PIN code that is changeable that must be entered prior to you can use your car. This is performed without the need for additional hardware, such as keys-fobs, and can last up to 20 presses long. It is also inaccessible to diagnostic equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology to discover that security systems have been installed.

In contrast to the physical devices that prevent theft, such as clamps or wheel locks Ghost is hidden within the vehicle, so it cannot be taken away or disabled by thieves. It’s also harder to remove from a car alarm which requires disarming using the use of a button sequence. This makes it a perfect alternative to a GPS tracker which helps locate your vehicle after it has been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You don’t have to look far on social media to see stories or even videos of vehicles that have been taken by car thieves using the most advanced technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow them to start your vehicle without the original keys.

Our Ghost immobiliser fights this and gives you an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being taken when it is targeted by thieves. It creates an unique pin code push sequence from the buttons you have on the steering wheel, door panel, and the center console. This unique PIN has to be entered in conjunction with your original key fob to prevent the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin is on the black card you will receive following your installation. It is simple to remember as there are no LED indications.

The device is hidden within the vehicle’s wiring and does not emit radio signals, so it cannot be recognized by criminals using diagnostic software that is able to identify the security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to a tracker.

In contrast to other security systems that use an engine relay bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle’s ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependant). This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely through the use of a digital block of commands that is sent to both the ECU and the engine.

They can also be linked to an analog alarm immobiliser, tracker or alarm. This must be specified prior to the installation. They also work with valet/service modes and an excellent alternative to a tracking device when you bring your vehicle to the dealer for an electrical problem.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years, there has been an increase in vehicles being stolen without the owners keys. With the ease of access to key cloning equipment and door lock pick sets, it is now easier than ever for thieves to steal your prized possessions. To prevent this from happening, we now offer the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been copied or your vehicle has been stolen.

It directly communicates with your vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It’s completely silent since it doesn’t use radio frequency or key fobs. This means that it can’t be detected by diagnostics or other vehicle hacking devices. It also stops you from adding the new ECU or key to bypass the system as only the PIN code allows the engine to be started.

The device is hidden in your vehicle and is accessed by existing buttons on your steering wheel, the centre console and door panels. A unique & changeable PIN code sequence up to 20 digits has to be entered before you are able to start your vehicle.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that is being designed. It will prevent your vehicle from being driven or even started in the event that you do not enter a PIN code first. If the device is in armed and you attempt to drive off it will display a warning on your dash that will flash continuously for about 300m. If you enter your PIN code during this time, it will disable the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to drive as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this time the indication will keep flashing & will require a new PIN code every attempt to start your vehicle.