Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy against theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and doesn't require additional key fobs.

The device uses existing buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel, door panels & centre console) to create a unique changeable pin code sequence that can be up to 20 presses long. This will then allow the start-up of your vehicle.

Simple PIN code Change Process

Many owners are upgrading their security because of the increase in vehicle theft. There are many types of security products that are available including tracking systems, immobilisers and alarms. They're not all equally effective at protecting your car. A tracking system can aid in finding your vehicle in the event of it being stolen however it cannot stop the crime. Immobilisers, on the contrary does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables the engine of your car so that it is unable to be started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced options available, making it nearly impossible for thieves to steal your car.

By using the buttons that are already present in your car, the ghost device creates an exclusive sequence that has to be entered prior to the engine will start. This can be done using the heater, window or indicator stalk buttons. There is also a mobile app that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their vehicle without the button sequence. This feature is particularly useful if you need to give your car away for valet parking or maintenance since the immobiliser will remain active and not deactivated.

The Ghost is a very unique and innovative device which works in conjunction with buttons of your car rather than being a standalone unit. It's not just an effective deterrent for vehicle theft however, it can be used on future vehicles you own. This makes it a far better investment than a conventional wheel lock.

Weatherproof, tiny device

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is an advanced security system that protects your vehicle from key hacking and cloning. It also blocks ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been extensively tested to make sure it is compatible with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices that are a popular method used by car thieves to bypass immobilisers.

The benefit of CAN data over conventional systems is that they operate silently. It isn't detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology and cannot be recognized by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost immobilisers does not use LED indicators and instead uses buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels, to create a unique disarming sequence. This sequence can be extended to 20 or more presses for extra security. The iPhone app is limited to one connection, and comes with a unique pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is secured.

The Ghost also prevents car thieves from adding a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser to start the engine. The engine can only be started only if a valid PIN has been entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in Valet/Service mode (with parameters set such as 30mph speed limit), so you can hand your car to a valet or service without needing to enter the code.

Each vehicle is tested

The Autowatch Ghost is a world-first aftermarket immobiliser for CANbus. It can be connected to the vehicle's wiring and also to the engine control unit (ECU). The device snoops on electronic signals that block your car's system from running its normal initialization process until you enter a custom passcode. The system can be turned off or on via your smartphone's app, without the need for extra wires.

Standard factory immobilisers for vehicles work by having an electronic transponder in the key, which sends an indication to the ECU. The car will start if the correct code is transmitted. However, if a transponder of a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser will not recognize it. This allows the vehicle start and be stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of vehicle safety systems technology developed the Ghost immobiliser. It shields your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away could a thief get it and not be able drive it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your car, such as the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to generate an individual PIN sequence that can be changed that needs to be entered before you can use your car. This is not required to use additional hardware like key fobs and can be as long as 20 presses long. It is also inaccessible to diagnostic equipment and does transmit radio frequency signals, meaning thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to detect that the system has been set up.

Ghost is more difficult to remove than car alarms, which require disarming with a series of buttons. This makes it an excellent complement to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your car after it's been taken.

Emergency PIN code override

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

The ghost immobiliser - helpful resources, has been designed to combat this and offer an extra layer of security in order to prevent your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates an unique pin code sequence that is triggered by the buttons you have on the steering wheel, door panel and the center console. The unique pin code must be entered along with your original key fob to stop the vehicle from beginning. The unique override pin can be found on the black card you will receive following your installation. It's easy to remember as there aren't any LEDs.

The device is hidden in the wiring of your vehicle and doesn't emit radio signals. Therefore, it cannot be detected using diagnostic software that can tell the type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to a tracker.

In contrast to other security systems which use a relay in engine bays, these immobilisers CANBUS communicate through CAN databus (brand dependent) with the ECU and BCM of the car. This allows them to shut down a vehicle completely by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.

It is also possible to connect an analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker to these systems, however this must be stated prior to the installation of the device. They are also compatible with valet and service modes, and are is a great alternative to a tracker device when you bring your vehicle to the dealer for repairs to an electrical issue.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years there has been an rise in the number of vehicles stolen without the owner's keys. It is easier than ever to take your joy and pride thanks to the availability of key cloning tools & door lock picks. We've developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It blocks your car from being driven, even if you keys have been cloned.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit), via the data loop called CAN. It's completely quiet since it doesn't utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. It cannot be detected using diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also prevents the user from using an ECU or key to bypass the system since only the PIN code allows the engine to be started.

The device is hidden inside your car, using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console & door panels. Before you can start your car, you need to enter a unique and reversible PIN number that is up to 20 digits.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be developed that can prevent your car being started or driven away if a PIN code isn't entered prior to. If you are driving away with the device armed, an indicator will appear on your dashboard which will flash continuously for about 300m. Entering your PIN code will disable the anti-hijack. Your vehicle will continue to operate normally. If you don't enter your PIN code at this point, the warning will keep flashing & will require a new PIN code every attempt to start your car.