Ghost Immobiliser Range Rover

A ghost immobiliser for your range rover is a great method to protect your Range Rover against key cloning or hacking, and even key theft. The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is installed quietly in the original wiring harness and provides automatic protection.

You can also deactivate the system without hassle using an iOS or Android app.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

If you're lucky enough to own a Range Rover, it's only natural to want to safeguard it from theft. As more vehicles become keyless and hackable, thieves can steal your pride and joy in seconds. This is why an immobiliser that is ghostly is essential.

A ghost immobiliser is a device that prevents your vehicle from starting until an unique pin code is entered. The code is entered using buttons in the vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels. only you will know the pin code. The device works by detecting vibrations or contact with your vehicle, damage or even when someone is trying to steal your car.

The device is connected to the vehicle's CAN data networks and will only begin the engine if the proper pin is entered. This means that a burglar cannot simply add an additional key or change the ECU as it will not recognise these modifications. It is also designed in a way that it can't be detected by diagnostic tools and cannot be hacked using radio signals.

With this in mind, it's essential that you get your Range Rover ghost installed as quickly as you can. The device will not only fight hacking, but also safeguard your vehicle from key hacking, signal jamming and vehicle fraud.

Ghost is the next generation immobiliser. It works without cutting wires or installing aftermarket key fobs. The unique device is connected to the CAN system and uses the factory buttons of your vehicle to generate a personalised PIN code push sequence that needs to be entered before the vehicle can be driven. This is the best security measure to protect your Range Rover against hacking and other modern-day methods of vehicle theft.

Once your Range Rover Ghost is installed it's incredibly simple to use. The system can be disarmed and armed using the dedicated iOS and Android apps, or with ghost 2 Bluetooth Tag (sold separately). You can also activate valet mode that allows you to control your vehicle in accordance with set parameters without requiring the PIN code. This is great to hand the vehicle over to an attendant.

Key Cloning and Key Theft Protection

The Ghost is the next-generation immobiliser that protects your Range Rover against modern car thieves. In contrast to other immobilisers that require a specific key fob to operate The Ghost is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle, so it isn't detected by a burglar without removing the vehicle. This makes it an ideal solution to protect yourself from the latest methods of theft, such as key cloning or key theft.

The device connects to the CAN network within your car and allows you to create an unique PIN code using the buttons on your dashboard and the steering wheel. When you enter this code, the Ghost will stop your Range Rover from starting unless it receives the correct sequence of PIN. This means that a burglar would have to spend hours figuring out a sequence of button presses in order to gain access to your vehicle and steal it.

The device can be placed in any part of your vehicle because it uses the CAN network. The unit does not emit any signals, therefore a thief can't use sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology to locate it. Additionally, since it communicates with the ECU on the data bus to disable your vehicle, thieves is unable to detect the distinct clicking sound of an immobiliser relay.

The Ghost is also sealed, so it can't be removed or damaged. It's also small enough to fit inside the vehicle harness, so it can't easily be discovered by a criminal who may attempt to disable it by cutting wires or cutting off the harness.

The Ghost is a reliable solution to protect your Range Rover from key-cloning and key theft. It's not a substitute for other defence techniques though such as parking your Range Rover in a garage or driveway whenever possible so that a thief will struggle to take it off of the drive and away.

Can Ghosts Be Hacked?

With Range Rovers consistently featuring in the top 10 most stolen cars year after year, it is an issue for owners. This is because of the keyless entry feature of the vehicle, making it a perfect vehicle for thieves. By employing techniques such as'relay attack', they can steal your vehicle from your driveway unnoticed and in just a few seconds.

There are ways to protect your pride and joy from these criminals and the most effective way is to install an immobiliser ghost. This state of the art device will stop your car from starting until an additional unique code sequence is entered with your key fob. It does this by using buttons on your car, such as those on the steering wheel and door panels as well as the central console to enable you to create a disarm sequence (like a pin code) which must be entered before the car can start and then drive away. This will not only protect your car from being cloned or taken by hacking but also stop thieves from even trying to take it in the first place.

Ghost immobilisers can be put in your Range Rover without any wiring required and operates in a totally silent way. It uses CAN data circuits to communicate with the ECU. It is not identified by diagnostics or radio signals.

The most advanced aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser available on the market the Autowatch Ghost is Tassa certified and provides the highest security level to safeguard your Range Rover from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. It will block the functions of your vehicle's key until the unique pin code is entered. This will deactivate the engine and protect your vehicle from being towed by thieves, regardless of whether they have keys.

You might have seen YouTube videos stating that they can bypass any can-bus blocker by using a paper clip but this is utterly incorrect. Only specialist tools designed for a specific vehicle can be used to bypass a Ghost immobiliser. They are not available in the UK. This is the reason we offer an unconditional money back guarantee * on every Ghost installation we complete in the UK.

Service Mode

Despite being one of the most technologically advanced vehicles on the market the Range Rover is still a popular target for thieves. Having a ghost immobiliser installed can help to deter them from your vehicle and will ensure that your car stays safe throughout the day. The system is discreet and is not noticeable to thieves since it doesn't emit any signal. This is in contrast to other systems that utilize LED indicators or key fobs. Instead, it utilizes the buttons on your steering wheel, doors and dashboard to create an unique sequence that must be entered before the vehicle is able to start. This is how it works:

Produced by Autowatch and installed by Eurotec Motors, the ghost immobiliser system prevents your vehicle from starting unless a specific sequence of buttons are pressed. This unique sequence can be changed at anytime. This means that even if the car stolen with ghost immobiliser is stolen, a thief will not be able to start it because they do not have the code. The system can also be incorporated with external alarms and trackers (Brand dependent). This will provide an extra layer of security for your vehicle as the immobiliser will be in precedence over signals from these external devices.

Once installed you can easily arm and disarm your ghost 2 immobiliser problems by using the app for smart phones that comes with it or a bluetooth tag (Sold separately). You can arm your car with these tags, without having to remember your PIN. You can also switch the device to transport mode, which is ideal when you drop your car off at valet parking or a garage. This will shut off all automated alarms to prevent theft for 10 hours, keeping your vehicle secure when it's being transported.

If you're considering getting a Ghost Immobiliser fitted to your Range Rover or would like more details get in touch with our team. We offer an installation service that is mobile throughout the UK and can run you through a full demonstration of how it works. We will then provide you with the owner's manuals along with the installation certificate and emergency cards for your vehicle, as well as two years of warranty for your device.