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 does exactly that.

It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that protects against key hacking or key cloning and also stops thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical measures to prevent theft, such as wheel locks or steering wheel clamps, are designed to be invisible and covert. They are integrated into the vehicle buttons and provide protection against key copying. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from starting until you input a PIN code along with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as up to 20 presses long and is changed by the driver using an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or a button breaks, or if you sell your car or sell it, you can use an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device to reset the system.

In addition Ghost immobilisers aren't detected by diagnostic tools and don't emit any radio frequency signals so thieves cannot utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of security devices. They also make use of CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting during installation and is quieter.

Although ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are recognized as an additional layer of security that could deter thieves.

Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers since it is compatible with a variety of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans. It also works with electric cars as well as ride-on lawnmowers and motorhomes. This makes it much more versatile than other anti-theft technology and can be paired with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete security for your car package.

If you'd like to know more about securing your vehicle with the latest Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch Contact us at MotorGuard. We are Midlands' leading car security experts and installers. We offer an experienced and professional service to help you secure your pride and joy. We offer a no-obligation quote on all of our products and services. We are also able to help you choose the best security solution for your car.

No Key Fobs or LED Indications

Ghost immobilisers are integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they are not able to be removed or overridden. Moreover, because it doesn't use keys or LEDs, it is much more difficult to locate and hack than a typical factory fitted immobiliser.

The device connects to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network), enabling you to choose a unique PIN push sequence - up to 20 digits in length - that is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your bank card. It is not affected by cloning, or ECU swapping that would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

Since it is based on your vehicle's buttons, it is weatherproof and tiny and compact, making it virtually impossible for thieves to spot. It communicates with the CAN bus, which means it is silent and difficult to detect. This makes it an ideal supplement to your security system and is particularly useful since it can be used in conjunction with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN, or the ghost app.

The ghost immobiliser also comes with the advantage of not leaving visible marks on your vehicle. This can be an issue with other aftermarket security devices. This is especially attractive to those who want to keep their car as authentic as they can when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may lower your insurance costs since it lowers the risk of your vehicle being stolen. It is available to order from MotorGuard which is the Midlands most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to fit this discreet and efficient security solution to your vehicle's pride and joy. Contact us now to discuss your needs or make an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

In contrast to key fobs, which utilize an unlock code to open the ECU and start your vehicle, ghost immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU through its own CAN data network. They are therefore unnoticeable, silent and are not hacked by diagnostic tools. Furthermore, the technology 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 developed to provide total protection against theft. It will stop your vehicle from starting without having either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is an incredibly high-security feature that will protect your vehicle from key cloning. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

The reason it is safe is that there is no need to include additional components like key fobs, LED indicators or a remote. Instead, it uses your existing buttons on your steering wheel and door panels to create a changeable sequence that must be entered before your car will start. This could be up to 20 actions long, and is similar to a PIN code that is on your credit card.

In addition, the device is completely concealed and won't divulge the location of the device to thief. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it virtually inaccessible to thieves using 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 technique can only be carried out by experts who have access to the right equipment. ghost ii immobiliser immobilisers protect your car from various types of vehicle thefts.

Additionally, it can be used in conjunction with an iPhone that you'll need to have if you want to start the engine when your car is in a garage at work or at home. This lets you access your car and drive without the need for PIN codes as the app can detect your phone if it is within the vicinity of. This feature is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with as many smartphones as you like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, quiet and next-generation device that will protect your vehicle like no other. It is impossible to start your vehicle without a PIN code, or an app authorisation. It also stops key blocking, signal jamming and device spoofing which are commonly employed to circumvent traditional car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit which is hidden within the wiring harness in your dash. The unit connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be hidden in a dash panel, underneath the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

Installation is quick and hassle-free Installation is quick and easy, taking only two hours. We explain how the Ghost performs in detail and give you the owner's manuals and installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.

We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. This means you can be certain that you are getting a professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans and ride-on lawnmowers. As long as there's an energy source, it can be fitted with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like pin codes) using the buttons on the original key fob that came with your vehicle. This sequence must be entered before you can start your engine. It can take up to 20 steps and can be altered by the driver at any time. This is a far more secure security method than using the key fob on its own because it ensures that no one else can operate your vehicle. It also stops thieves from 'hacking' the system to gain access to your key code or the information sent to the vehicle's ECU from it.