Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for a way to prevent it. The ghost immobiliser fitter immobiliser is a revolutionary new device that does just that.

It’s the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market that guards against key hacking or key cloning and stops thieves from taking your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical anti-theft measures like steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be undetectable and covert. They are integrated into the buttons of your vehicle they protect against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping, and even key theft. A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine from starting until you enter a chosen PIN code in conjunction with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as up to 20 presses long and is modified by the driver through an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you lose your pin, or a button breaks or you sell your car There’s an emergency PIN code specific to every device that can be used to reset the system.

As an added bonus Ghost immobilisers aren’t detected by diagnostic tools and don’t emit any radio frequency signals, which means that thieves aren’t able to employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also use CAN data network, which doesn’t require cutting wires to install and is quieter.

Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer reduced rates for insurance on vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are accepted as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles including motorhomes, vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more versatile than other anti-theft systems and can be paired up with vehicle trackers for the most comprehensive car security solution.

If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of securing your car by using the brand new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch Contact us at MotorGuard. We are Midlands’ leading car security experts and installers. We can provide an efficient and friendly service to help you secure your pride and joy. We also provide a no-cost of ghost immobiliser, no-obligation quote on all of our services and products. We can help you choose the right system to suit your vehicle.

No Key Fobs or LED Signs

In contrast to a wheel lock or other devices that are physical to prevent theft, a ghost immobiliser is integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, therefore it is not able to be removed or overridden. It is also more difficult to locate or hack because it doesn’t utilize key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to the CAN (Control Area Network), enabling you to select a distinct PIN push sequence – up to 20 digits in length which is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your credit card. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping, which would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

As it uses your vehicles existing buttons, it is weatherproof and incredibly small which makes it nearly impossible for thieves to spot. It communicates with the CAN bus, so it is quiet and hard to spot. This makes it a great addition to your security system. It is particularly useful because it can be utilized with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag lets you start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN code or the Ghost app.

The ghost immobiliser also comes with the benefit of not leaving visible marks in your vehicle. This could be a problem with other aftermarket security devices. This is especially appealing to those who want to keep their vehicle as authentic as possible when it comes time to sell.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an TASSA approved product and may lower your insurance costs since it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands’ most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our trained installers are ready to fit this discreet and efficient security solution to your car’s security. Contact us today to discuss your needs or book an appointment at our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which require a code to unlock the ECU of your car and allow it to start to communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible, and unhackable. Additionally, the technology used in these systems means that they are able to be fitted to a wide variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was designed to offer complete protection against theft. It blocks your vehicle from starting without a unique PIN code or smartphone app that has the bmw x6 ghost installer, Technetbloggers writes, app downloaded. This is a high level of security that protects your vehicle against key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is safe because it does not require any extra components like key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, the device utilizes your existing buttons on the steering wheel and door panels to generate a changeable sequence that must be entered before your car will begin. This can be up to 20 steps long and is similar in function to a PIN number on your credit card.

The device is completely hidden, meaning that thieves are unable to locate it. It also doesn’t make use of radio waves and works on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who use RF scanning devices.

Many car thieves will attempt to remove the chip CAN or replace it in the ECU to be able to avoid detection. However, this method is only possible for professionals with access to specialised tools. This is why the ghost immobiliser is effective and can be utilized to protect your vehicle from a lot of different types of vehicle thefts.

It can also be paired with an iPhone and you will need if you wish to start your car when it is located at home or at work. The app will detect the phone and allow you to drive with no needing a PIN. This functionality is available on any version of the autowatch ghost immobiliser fitting Ghost and can be used with any smartphone you’d like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, next-generation device that safeguards your vehicle like no other. It is impossible to start your vehicle without your PIN number, or an app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning which are common techniques used to bypass standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a device that is ‘hidden’ in the wiring harness in your dashboard. The unit then connects to your vehicle’s CAN data network and communicates with engine control units, making it impossible to start your vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is tiny and weatherproof, making it virtually invisible to thieves. It can be concealed under a dash or under the steering wheel or any other area of the vehicle.

Installation is fast and painless, with most installations taking only two hours. We will show you how the Ghost functions in depth and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.

We are the only company with this level of accreditation in Ireland. This means you can be certain that you will receive a professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be added to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans and ride-on lawnmowers. As long as there is a power source it can be equipped with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob that came with your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you start the engine. The driver is able to alter the sequence at any time. It can contain up to 20 actions. This is a much safer method of security than using the key fob on its own since it guarantees that no one else can drive your vehicle. It also deters thieves from attempting to gain access to your key code, or the information transmitted to the vehicle’s ECU from it.