Ghost Immobiliser Reviews

Ghost immobilisers can be installed in your vehicle to deter theft. It connects to the CAN (Controller Area Network) data circuit and creating a unique pin code sequence that you only know.

If this sequence isn't correctly entered, the engine will be disabled. This makes it impossible for the vehicle to be driven away.

No Damage to the Internal Body of the vehicle.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser system is the newest development in car security and can safeguard your vehicle from key blocking, signal jamming and other advanced techniques for theft. It is a tiny, light device that connects to your engine control unit through the CAN network. It can only be activated using your unique PIN code. It is weatherproof, and its sleek design makes it difficult to detect by thieves. It is also approved by insurance companies and is easy to install.

In contrast to other immobilisers Ghost is quiet and runs in the background, without displaying LED indicators or radio frequencies. It is deactivated using the Autowatch app or a phone-tag you can plug into your iPhone. You can change it to a new code in case you forget yours. It can also be used with the buttons on your dashboard or wheel. The Ghost immobiliser comes with an emergency service and valet mode that allows you to give your car to an MOT or service without needing to reveal your PIN code.

The greatest benefit of ghost immobilisers is that it does not leave marks on the internal body of the vehicle. This makes it a popular choice for those who intend to sell or develop their vehicle. This is especially true for electric vehicles, which are now more popular than ever. Installing the ghost immobiliser is straightforward when you follow the installation guide. It's essential to locate an installer who is TASSA accredited and has passed through a series of checks, including CRB and identity checks before being allowed to install the device.

No Key Fobs or LEDs to Indicate Its Location

With so many people now spending time and money maintaining their vehicles to make them neat and presentable, the last thing they want is for someone to steal it. Ghost immobilisers are discrete and cost-effective security device that can protect your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or even keyless entry.

Unlike physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks, ghost immobilisers are covertly integrated into the wiring of your car and are nearly impossible to locate and defeat. They operate in a different way from the factory-installed devices, since they don't make use of radio signals, but instead communicate with the CAN Data network of your vehicle. This means that there are no circuit cuts during installation and the system is silent.

A ghost immobiliser stops your vehicle's engine from running until the pin number or code is entered with the key fob of your vehicle. This stops thieves from being able to start your vehicle using the original key fob or through methods of theft via relays and can often deter them altogether.

This method of protecting your vehicle is very popular and can save you time and money. This lets you keep the original keys and you can also enable the valet mode and service mode by entering a pin into your phone. This is a great option for those who have forgotten their PIN or for valets who would like to let someone else use your vehicle while you're away. It is simple to change the pin code at any time too so that you can have it set up just how you'd like it. This makes the Ghost immobiliser the most secure aftermarket system on the market.

TASSA Accreditation

If you're looking for a discreet, undetectable way to prevent your vehicle from being stolen, then our TASSA approved Ghost II immobiliser could be the perfect solution for your car. The Ghost II system includes systems to protect against signal jamming and device spoofing. These are the most commonly used methods employed by thieves to gain entry into cars and steal them.

Created to work with your existing security, the ghost immobiliser is unnoticeable and works by using the CAN data network of the vehicle. This means that there is no need for circuit breaks during installation, which can be identified by modern thieves who use diagnostic tools to identify the presence of security systems in vehicles. It also doesn't employ radio frequency signals which makes it impossible for thieves to make use of sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technologies to identify the ghost immobiliser.

Once activated via the app for smartphones (and the PIN sequence is entered) it will shut off your engine so that even should thieves get your keys or steal your car, it will not start. The app allows you to remotely deactivate your system from anywhere. The app takes less than one minute to disable your immobiliser, so even if you forgot your pin or sold your car, someone else won't be in a position to drive it away.

A ghost immobiliser is installed on a variety of vehicles such as motor vans, homes and bikes and plant machinery as well as lawnmowers that are ride-on as well as automobiles. Ghost immobilisers can save you money on your insurance because it is a recognized security method that is backed by TASSA. Your insurance company might even offer a discount.

Reset Codes

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser CAN is designed with a Service Mode that allows you to temporarily start the car without using your PIN code. This is ideal when you have to hand your vehicle to valet parking or for maintenance. The service mode is disabled after 30mph or a set time limit and is a useful feature that will protect your vehicle.

The device is a small electronic device that's hidden inside the ignition of your car. It turns off the motor. It is connected to your vehicle's CAN Data Network and works in a silent manner, so that it cannot be recognized by thieves who could be watching for a few relay clicks from the traditional immobiliser. The Ghost 2 is not detectable by scanners that are used to steal vehicles and does no use radio frequency.

A burglar cannot insert an additional key or change the ECU to bypass this system as only the correct pin code can start your vehicle. The Ghost 2 includes anti-hijack as part of a complete security package. This is only activated after the disarm sequence is entered or when the application is authorized.

This technology isn't just for cars; you can incorporate it into any vehicle with an engine including motorhomes, vans and even ride-on lawnmowers. However, it is essential to check with your installer that they are accredited and can install this specific item. Autowatch UK has a list accredited installers.

Service Mode

The Ghost 2 Immobiliser comes with a service mode allowing your vehicle to start and drive without the need for the PIN. This is a great option if you want someone else to clean your vehicle or offer it an appointment without having to give your keys or fob. You can also design a custom PIN with up to 20 digits and use the Autowatch app to authorise the car to start if you do not remember your PIN or no smartphone.

The device is also undetectable by high-tech thieves using diagnostic tools as it does not emit radio signals. This means that the Ghost is completely protected from key cloning, signal jamming and device spoofing, which other immobilisers are prone to.

The system we use is connected to your vehicle's CAN data networks which makes it very easy to install with low risk and no need for electrical re-wiring. The CAN block is created with an electronic command sent over the CAN data network rather than cutting a physical wire. This makes it indetectable to RF scanning technology, and code grabbing techniques used by organized criminal gangs.

The Ghost is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser and is a crucial layer of security for your car. It guards your Porsche from hacking, cloning and key theft by generating an exclusive button push sequence that is only known to you. It utilizes the buttons on your vehicles factory controls to enter this PIN which means that even if your car is remapped or been fitted with a new ECU it can't be reprogrammed to use a different key or fob and the car will not start.