Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for ways to stop it. The ghost immobiliser does exactly what it says on the tin.

It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser in the world that is protected against key hacking or cloning and prevents thieves from taking your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps, are designed to be invisible and hidden. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons they protect against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping, and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from running until you enter a pre-determined PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. This PIN code can be up to 20 presses long and is changed by the driver using an app or by the vehicle's buttons. If you forget your pin a button breaks or you decide to sell your car or sell it, you can use an emergency PIN that is unique to each device to reset the system.

Additionally Ghost immobilisers are not detected by diagnostic tools and don't emit any radio frequency signals, which means that thieves aren't able to use sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also make use of the CAN data network, which requires no wire cutting upon installation and is more quiet than other immobilisers.

Ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham certified, but they are TASSA-approved. Some insurers will offer lower rates for insurance to vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. They are however recognised as an extra layer of security and could be a way to deter thieves from targeting your car's most prized possessions.

Unlike factory-fitted immobilisers, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles such as motorhomes, electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft systems and it can be used in conjunction with vehicle trackers for the most comprehensive car security solution.

MotorGuard will provide you with more information about the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands' leading car security experts and installers. We can provide an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We can also help you choose the best security system for your vehicle.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Ghost immobilisers are integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they cannot be removed or removed or bypassed. It's also more difficult to find or hack since it doesn't have key fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to the CAN (Control Area Network) which allows you to choose a unique PIN push sequence that can be up to 20 digits which is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. It's similar to the way in which you would enter a pin number on your bank card to secure it. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping, which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

It is small and weatherproof, making it nearly impossible to detect by thieves. It communicates with CAN bus, so it is silent and hard to spot. This makes it a fantastic addition to your security system and is especially useful because it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag lets you start your vehicle without entering your PIN or the Ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your car, which can be an issue with some other security products sold on the market. This is particularly appealing to those who want to keep their car as authentic as possible when it comes to reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an TASSA approved product that can reduce your insurance costs as it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our installers are trained to install this secluded and efficient solution for your pride-and-joy. Contact us now to discuss your requirements or to schedule an appointment in our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Unlike key fobs which utilize codes to unlock the ECU and then start your car, ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, quiet and unhackable. Additionally, the technology used in these systems ensures that they are able to be installed to a diverse range of vehicles including motorhomes, trucks and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been designed to offer complete protection against theft. It stops your vehicle from being started without either the unique PIN code or smartphone app with the Ghost app downloaded. This is a remarkably high level security that will protect your vehicle against key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

The reason it is so secure is because there is no requirement to add additional components such as key fobs, LED indicators or a remote. The device utilizes the buttons on your door and steering wheel instead of creating an sequence that can be altered prior to the start of your car. This can be up to 20 actions long, and functions similarly to a PIN code that is on your credit card.

The device is completely hidden, so that thieves can't locate it. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and operates on the CAN network, making it virtually invisible to thieves who employ scanners that scan RF.

Many car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however, this method is only attainable by professionals with access to specialist equipment. The ghost immobiliser can protect your vehicle from a variety of types of vehicle thefts.

It is also able to be linked with an iPhone, which you will need if you wish to start your car while it is in a garage at home or at work. This allows you to enter and drive without having to enter a PIN code since the app will recognize your phone when it's within the vicinity of. This functionality is available for Ghost immobiliser review any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones it as you like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a discreet and silent device that protects your car like no other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without the 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 dash. The device connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with engine control units that make it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the correct sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, making it invisible to thieves. It can be hidden in the dash panel, under the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast and easy with most installations taking about two hours. We provide a thorough demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner's manual, installation certification, and the emergency card and make sure you are happy with the product prior to leaving.

We are a recognized installer for Ghost and are the only company in Ireland that has this certification. You can be assured that you will receive a top-quality installation from a reputable company.

The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with many different vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans and ride-on lawnmowers. As long as there is an energy source, it can be fitted with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob in your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you start the engine. This could be as long as 20 actions and can be changed by the driver at anytime. This is a more secure method of security compared to using a key fob because nobody else will be able to drive your car. It also deters thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code or information transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.