Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost is the next generation in car security. It is inaccessible to thieves and makes it impossible for them to start the car without a unique pin code.

The system is based on the CAN Data network of your vehicle. It's inaudible, meaning it cannot be detected by common diagnostic tools or radio signals. It also does not require any cuts in the circuit to be installed.

What is a ghost immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser can help safeguard your vehicle against theft by stopping it from starting until a unique pin code is entered. It is a solution for many different vehicles. Unlike an immobiliser for vehicles it doesn't require a fob or key to operate. It is also difficult to hack or bypass and works silently, meaning a thief would need to work fast to make a getaway without being caught.

It protects against signal jamming, spoofing, and key cloning - all methods that thieves have used to unlock vehicles equipped with standard immobilisers. The device deters thieves from stealing keys by snatching them through your letterbox, or entering your home and stealing the remote control. The device will stop thieves from driving off your joy and pride even if they do manage to gain access to the key. It prevents them from starting it until they have entered the code.

A ghost immobiliser, unlike passive immobilisers, which require a fob or key to be press to activate it and is designed to be fully sealed within the engine. It is directly connected to the data circuits of the CAN in the vehicle. The system creates the pin code by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or console, or on the door panels of your vehicle. You will need to enter this code before the engine is able to start. The system can be set to the service mode, which allows your car to start and drive for short periods of time without needing an PIN code. However the service mode will end depending on speed and time.

It is impossible to hack or evade the system, even using high-tech equipment like RF scanners or code grabbing devices. It is impossible to disable with a regular vehicle immobiliser because it doesn't send an RF signal as a standard immobiliser does and only works by connecting directly to the CAN data circuit.

As a result of its high-tech technology and easy installation, the ghost immobiliser has been Insurance Approved by TASSA (Tracking & Aftermarket Security System Association). We are a TASSA approved Ghost Installer who can install this device into your car to help you with insurance.

How does the Ghost Immobiliser Work?

In simple words, an immobiliser operates by preventing your vehicle from starting when the wrong key or fob is used. It does this by sending an error code from the wrong key or fob to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). The ECU will not be able to recognize it and your car will not start. This is the reason it's essential to ensure that your vehicle is fitted with an immobiliser by a recognised and reputable specialist.

At MotorGuard we are the Midlands leading vehicle security specialists and installers. We provide Autowatch Ghost immobilisers to many modern vehicles. You can rest assured your pride and joy will be protected from potential thieves.

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser system in the world. It safeguards your vehicle from key-cloning and hacking as well as theft. It's designed to go undetected by thieves since it doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. It can be hidden within the wiring of your vehicle so that no extra hardware is required.

After installation, the system is linked to your vehicles CAN system and allows you to create a unique disarm sequence with your own PIN code, which you must enter to allow you to drive the vehicle. This pin code is up to 20 presses in length, for added security. If you do not remember your pin code, or if the button has broken there is a secure emergency code that can be used. This will allow your vehicle to start over again.

It is because the Ghost immobiliser isn't able to be bypassed or hacked that it's an effective deterrent for thieves. In addition, it's also TASSA insurance-approved (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) which may reduce the cost of car insurance.

Ghost immobilisers continue to evolve as technology improves. We recommend you contact an Autowatch ghost immobiliser install fitter as soon as you can in order to safeguard your pride and joy. We will provide you with a high-quality service whether you are purchasing an entirely new car or upgrading your current vehicle.

Is the Ghost Immobiliser a good fit with my vehicle?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser in the world to offer total protection against modern-day vehicle theft. It safeguards against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and much more. The new TASSA verified Ghost-II systems also provide the ability to mark your vehicle and connect to the International Security Register enabling your insurance company to verify that you have a valid Ghost system installed.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents thieves from getting your car started by requiring an individual pin code to be entered or the presence of your phone with our Autowatch app downloaded before it can work. It works just as a pin code on bank cards and makes it impossible for thieves to drive away with your joy and pride without entering the correct PIN or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so no wire cutting is needed and it works quietly. It is unnoticeable to thieves and cannot be detected by the sophisticated scan RF and code grabbing technology that other systems utilize.

The Autowatch app is then used to link the Ghost to your smartphone. This allows you to enter a temporary 'Service or Valet mode which turns off the ghost vehicle immobiliser for up to 30 minutes as you hand over your vehicle for transportation or service. This is then connected to your smartphone using the Autowatch app, which allows you to go into a temporary "Service or Valet" mode that disables bmw ghost immobiliser - relevant web site, for up to 30 minutes while you give your vehicle for service or transportation.

With the high degree of personalisation & modification being employed in today's vehicles, along with the fact that the majority of us drive older cars, it's not surprising that the number of stolen vehicles has grown dramatically. Many of them are expensive and scarce vehicles that can take months to replace after being stolen so ensuring your vehicle's security is not at risk of becoming the next target is crucial. A Ghost immobiliser is a low-cost investment which can help ensure that your vehicle is secure and can even be used to recover it if it does become stolen.

Does a Ghost Immobiliser work on the cut principle?

Ghost immobilisers stop the engine of your vehicle from starting until an additional PIN is entered along with your key fob. This stops thieves from cloning keys to cars or hacking into the computer system of your vehicle. It can also help them leave the vehicle on its own.

Once installed your ghost immobiliser generates a unique pincode of up to twenty digits using the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels, centre consoles, or door panels). The code must be entered in order to start your vehicle. This code sequence is required every time you want to drive your vehicle as the PIN or password on a bank card. This code can easily be reset by entering a sequence of numbers into the Ghost app.

The Autowatch Ghost II CAN has two deactivation options for valet and services, which allow you to temporarily start your car without having an access code - similar to a keyfob - while it is in a garage or parked at a valet parking service. The immobiliser will reactivate automatically when your car is placed in a garage.

Contrary to other security devices on the market The Ghost is completely undetectable to modern thieves since it doesn't have any LED indicators and operates quietly using your vehicle's CAN data network. It's also not prone to the same circuit cuts that other security systems are since it doesn't make use of radio signals.

It is also able to be hidden and discretely installed, making it virtually impossible for thieves to detect and locate. It is also not detected by sophisticated scanning tools and code grabbing technologies that are commonly used to locate or disable security devices.

The Ghost is a premium, state-of-the-art immobiliser on the CAN bus that gives the best security against key cloning, car hacking and relay theft. It is simple to set up and is undetectable by thieves. It is not able to be deactivated by simple wire cutting. This is why it's a must-have item for any driver who wants to secure their vehicle.