Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always seeking ways to stop car theft as it increases. Ghost immobiliser is an innovative new device that is able to do exactly that.

It's the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry, and stops thieves driving away with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and hidden. They are integrated into car buttons and offer protection against key cloning. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from starting until you enter a chosen PIN code in conjunction with your key fob. This PIN code is up to 20 presses long and is altered by the driver via an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or a button breaks, or if you sell your car you can utilize an emergency PIN that is unique to each device to reset the system.

Additionally, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and do not emit any radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of security devices. They also make use of the CAN data network which does not require wire cutting after installation and is quieter than other immobilisers.

Although ghost immobilisers are not Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer reduced rates for insurance on vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are however recognised as an additional layer of security and have the potential to deter thieves from attacking your pride and joy.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This means it is more adaptable than other types of anti-theft technology and can be combined with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete car security package.

MotorGuard will provide you with more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands most trusted car security experts and installers. We offer an efficient and friendly service to help you secure your pride and joy. We also provide a no-cost, no-obligation quote on all of our products and services and can help you choose the right system to suit your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators.

Ghost immobilisers are incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they are not able to be removed or bypassed. It is also more difficult to locate or hack because it doesn't have key fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling a unique PIN code push sequence that you select - which could be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. This is similar to the method in which you would enter a pin number on your bank card to secure it. It's also not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping which can disable the factory immobiliser.

Because it utilizes your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and tiny and compact, making it almost impossible for a thief to detect. It also connects to the CAN data bus, and as such it operates in a quiet manner, making it difficult to detect. This makes it an ideal complement to your security systems. It is especially useful because 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 inside your vehicle. This can be a problem with other aftermarket security devices. This is especially attractive for those who wish to keep their pride and joy as original as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, a approved by TASSA, can reduce the cost of insurance because it decreases the chance of your car being stolen. It is available to order from MotorGuard which is the Midlands' leading vehicle security specialist and installer. Our installers are certified to install this secure and efficient solution for your pride-and-joy. Contact us now to discuss your needs or to make an appointment at our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which utilize a code to unlock the ECU of your car and then start it to communicate with the ECU via the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, quiet and are not hacked by diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was developed to protect you completely from theft. It works to prevent your vehicle from starting without having either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is an extremely high-security level that can help protect your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping.

It is secure as it does not require any extra components such as key fobs or LED indicators. The device utilizes the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead to generate a sequence that can be altered prior to the start of your car. This could be up to 20 times long and works similarly to the PIN number on a credit card.

As well as this it is completely hidden and will not reveal the location of the device to thief. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and operates on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who employ scanners with RF.

Many car thieves try to remove the chip from the CAN or replace it inside the ECU to avoid detection. However, this method is only possible for professionals who have access to the right tools. This is why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to protect your car from many different kinds of vehicle thefts.

It can also be connected to an iPhone, which you will need if you wish to start your car when it is located at home or at work. This lets you access your car and drive without having to enter a PIN code as the app will recognize your phone when it is within close proximity. This functionality is available on any version of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with as many smartphones as you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is a discreet and silent device that protects your car like no other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without the PIN code or app authorisation. It also prevents key blocking, signal jamming and device spoofing, which are frequently used to get around standard car immobilisers.

The ghost immobiliser problems is a device that is hidden in the wiring harness in your dashboard. It connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and communicates with the engine control units that make it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and small, making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be hidden under a dash panel or under the steering wheel or in any other part of the vehicle.

Installation is quick and easy, with most installations taking less than two hours. We give a full detailed demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner manuals, Installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure you are happy with the product prior to leaving.

We are a recognised installer for Ghost and are the only company in Ireland with this certification. You can be sure that you will receive a quality installation from a professional firm.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a wide range of vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes and caravans, as well as motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. If there is an electrical source, it is possible to have an immobiliser fitted.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to generate an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can be started. The driver is able to alter the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 actions. This is a more secure method of security when compared to using a key fob, as nobody else will be able drive your car. This prevents thieves from 'hacking the system to gain access to the key code or information sent to the ECU of the vehicle from it.