Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car theft as it increases. Ghost immobilisers are a perfect solution for that.

It's the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry and even prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Contrary to other devices for physical protection against theft like wheel locks for steering wheels and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers are designed to be covert and undetectable. Incorporated into the vehicle's buttons, they provide protection against key hacking, cloning, ECU swapping and even key theft. A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine from running until you enter a chosen PIN code in conjunction with your key fob. This PIN code is up to 20 presses long, and can be altered by the driver via an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you do not remember your pin, or a button breaks or you sell your vehicle, there's an emergency PIN code unique to every device that can be used to reset the system.

Additionally, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools. They don't emit any radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of a security device. They also use the CAN data network which does not require cutting wires upon installation and is quieter than other immobilisers.

Ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers will offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser. They are nonetheless recognized as an extra layer of security and could be a way to deter thieves from pursuing your pride and joy.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more adaptable than other types of anti-theft devices and can be paired with vehicle trackers to give you the most complete security for your car package.

MotorGuard can provide more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands' leading car security experts and installers and can provide a professional and friendly service to help you secure your pride and joy. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We can also assist you select the right solution for your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators.

Ghost immobilisers are integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they cannot be removed or bypassed. It's also more difficult to hack or locate because it doesn't use key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) and allows you to choose a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits in length which will start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your credit card. It is also not affected by cloning or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

Since it is based on your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and extremely small, meaning that it is almost impossible for a thief to recognize. It is connected to the CAN bus, which means it is silent and difficult to detect. This makes it a great addition to your security system and is particularly useful because it can be utilized with other Autowatch technologies, for instance the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN number or the Ghost app.

The ghost immobiliser has the benefit of not leaving visible marks inside your vehicle. This could be a problem with other security devices that are aftermarket. This is particularly attractive to those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as is possible for reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product that can reduce your insurance costs because it lowers the risk of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this secure and effective solution for your pride-and-joy. You can contact us today to discuss your needs or make an appointment at our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers, unlike key fobs that utilize a code to unlock the ECU of your car and allow it to start by communicating with the ECU via the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, quiet and unhackable by diagnostic tools. They can be fitted to a variety of vehicles such as trucks and motorhomes, as well as plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been developed to provide complete protection against theft. It prevents your vehicle from being started until you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is a incredibly secure level of security that will help to secure your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.

The reason it is so secure is that there is no need to add additional components such as key fobs LED indicators, key fobs, or a remote. Instead, the device utilizes your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered prior to the time your car will begin. This can be up to 20 times long and is similar to the PIN number on credit card.

Additionally the device is concealed and won't give away the location of the device to thief. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and operates on the CAN network, making it completely invisible to thieves who use scanners that scan RF.

Many car thieves try to remove the chip CAN or replace it with the ECU to be able to avoid detection. However, installations this method is only attainable by experts with the appropriate tools. This is the reason why the ghost immobiliser is effective and can be utilized to safeguard your vehicle from a lot of different types of vehicle thefts.

It is also able to be linked to an iPhone, which you will require if you want to start your car once 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 feature is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be used with as many smartphones as you'd like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is a silent and discrete device that protects your car like no other. It is unnoticeable by thieves & impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorization. It stops signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning, which are all typical techniques used to circumvent normal immobilisers.

The Ghost is a hidden device that is hidden within the wiring harness on your dashboard. The unit then connects to your vehicle's CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units to make it impossible to start the vehicle without following the correct sequence. The device is tiny and weatherproof, making it invisible to thieves. It can be concealed in the dash panel, under the steering wheel, or anywhere else on the vehicle.

Installation is quick and hassle-free and most installations take only two hours. We provide a complete demonstration of how the Ghost works and handover the owner manuals, Installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure you are completely satisfied with the product before you leave.

We are the only company with this certification in Ireland. You can rest assured that you will receive a quality installation from a professional company.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser for sale is compatible with many vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes as well as caravans, motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. Immobilisers can be fitted to any vehicle so long as it has a power source.

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 before you can start your engine. The driver is able to modify the sequence at any time. It can contain up to 20 different actions. This is a safer method of security when compared to using a key fob as no one else will be able drive your vehicle. 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.