Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

ghost immobilise Immobiliser will protect your prized possession from theft. This system is discrete and does not require additional key fobs to operate.

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

Simple change of PIN code

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the increase in vehicle theft. There are many kinds of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However they do not all are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. While a tracking system may assist you in locating your car in the event of theft, it will not stop the crime from occurring in the first in the first place. An immobiliser, on the other hand is exactly what says on the tin: it shuts down the engine of your car so that it cannot be started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most sophisticated options available, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your vehicle.

Utilizing the buttons already in your car The ghost device is able to create an unique sequence that must be entered before the engine will start. This can be done via the indicator stalk windows or heater buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, allowing the driver to operate their car without the button sequence. This is an excellent option if you want to give your car to valet parking or servicing. The immobiliser will stay active.

The Ghost is an unique and innovative device that operates with the buttons on your vehicle rather than as a standalone device. This means that it's not just a powerful deterrent against vehicle theft but it can also be transferred to any future vehicles you may own, making it much more of an investment than traditional steering wheel locks.

Weatherproof, tiny device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security device that protects your pride and joy against key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to disable the engine. It can be placed in the vehicle without the need for additional wiring and has been thoroughly tested to make sure it is compatible with all vehicles. It is also immune to jamming devices that are a popular technique that car thieves use to circumvent immobilisers.

The benefit of using CAN data is that it operates silently compared to traditional systems. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology as well as identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost does not use LED indicators, but instead uses buttons in your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels, to create an unique sequence of disarming. The sequence can be extended by 20 presses for additional security. The iPhone app allows only one, authenticated connection with a pairing code that is unique to the ghost 2 immobiliser problems and communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops car thieves from adding the key to a new car or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser ghost and begin the engine. The engine can only be started only if a valid PIN is entered. It can also be put in valet/service mode to allow for temporary operation (with defined parameters like a 30mph speed limit) so that you can transfer your vehicle to a valet service or for servicing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser problems (click to read) is the first aftermarket immobiliser on the CAN bus that is able to be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects electronic signals that block the system of your vehicle from performing its normal start-up routine until you input the passcode you have created. The system can be turned off or on via your smartphone's app without the need for additional wires.

The standard factory immobilisers work by using a transponder, which is embedded in the key. This sends a message to the ECU. If the correct code is sent, the car will start however if the transponder is replaced with one from a different vehicle, the immobiliser cannot recognize it. This allows the vehicle to be stolen and started. The ghost immobilise immobiliser was developed by a South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It protects you from hacking or key cloning, and even key theft. Only by physically towing your vehicle away can thieves take it away, and they would still not be able to drive it.

Ghost uses the buttons in your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to generate an unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered before you can use your car. This is done without additional hardware, like a keyfob. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also undetectable by devices for diagnosis and transmits radio frequency signals, which means thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing techniques to determine if the system has been set up.

Contrary to physical anti-theft devices such as wheel locks or clamps, ghost vehicle immobiliser is hidden within the vehicle, so it cannot be removed or disabled by thieves and is even more difficult to get rid of than a car alarm, which requires disarming using an action sequence. This makes it an excellent addition to an GPS tracking device, which can be used to track your vehicle after it's been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You don't have to go far on social media sites to find stories or even videos of vehicles that were stolen by car thieves employing the most advanced technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning devices as well as hacking tools that allow thieves to start the vehicle without your original keys.

The Ghost immobiliser was designed to stop this, and give you an extra layer of security to keep your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code by pushing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel, and centre console. This unique PIN has to be entered together with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin is on the black card that you will receive following installation and is easy to remember since there aren't any LEDs.

The device is hidden in the vehicle's wires, and does not emit radio signals, which means it can't be identified by modern criminals using diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to the tracker.

Unlike most other security systems that use a relay in the engine bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependant). This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely with a digital block of commands that is sent to both the ECU and the engine.

It is also possible to connect an analog immobiliser, alarm or tracker to these systems but this must be stated prior to the installation of the device. They are also service/valet-mode compatible and a good alternative to a tracker if you are you have your car checked for an electrical fault at the dealers.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent times there has been an rise in the number of vehicles being stolen with no owner's keys. With easy access to key cloning equipment and door lock pick sets, it is now much easier for thieves to take your joy and pride. We've developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been cloned.

It communicates directly with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data loop. It's completely quiet since it doesn't use radio frequency or a key fob. It isn't detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects the user from using a new ECU or key to circumvent the system, because only the PIN number allows the engine to start.

The device is hidden within your car using existing buttons on the steering wheel, centre console & door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence of up to 20 digits must be entered prior to being able to start your car.

This is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that is being created. It will stop your vehicle from being started or driven when you don't enter a PIN code before entering. If you're driving away with the device arming the indicator will flash 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 just as normal. If you don't enter your PIN at this time, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code every time you attempt to start your vehicle.