Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and does not require any additional key fobs.

The device uses existing buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel, door panels & centre console) to create a unique changeable pin code sequence that can be up to 20 presses long. This allows your vehicle to start.

Simple change of PIN code

With the rising rate of vehicle thefts, many owners are looking to upgrade their security. There are a variety of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket, from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. They're not all equally effective in protecting your car. A tracking system may help you locate your vehicle if it's stolen however it cannot prevent the crime. Immobilisers, in contrast, do exactly what they say on the tin: they disable your car's motor to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it almost impossible for thieves to steal your car.

The ghost device utilizes the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence that must be entered in order for the engine to start. This can be done using the indicator stalk windows or heater buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their vehicle without having to use the button sequence. This option is particularly useful if you need to give your car away for valet parking or maintenance, as the immobiliser is active and not deactivated.

The Ghost is a truly unique and innovative device that works in conjunction with the buttons in your vehicle rather than as a separate unit. This means it's not just a powerful security measure against theft from your vehicle but it can also be transferred over to any future cars you may own, making it more of an investment than traditional steering wheel locks.

Weatherproof small device

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that safeguards your pride & joy from key hacking and cloning. It also stops ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be placed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been extensively tested to make sure it works with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices, which is the most common method used by thieves to bypass the immobilisers in place.

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 technologies and cannot be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost does not employ LED indicators, but instead uses buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels, to create unique sequences for disarming. The sequence can be extended to 20 or more presses for additional security. The iPhone app lets you make a single, authorised connection with a pairing code that is unique to the ghost immobiliser fitting near me and communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also prevents thieves from stealing an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and start the engine. It will only allow the engine to run when the correct PIN code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in the Valet/Service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like a 30mph speed limit) which means you can give your car to a valet or service without entering a code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that can be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts signals to prevent your car from starting normally until you enter a customized code. The system can be activated and deactivated using your own smartphone application without the need for additional wires.

Standard factory immobilisers for vehicles work by having a transponder inside the key that sends an electronic signal to the ECU. The car will begin to start if the correct code is transmitted. If, however, the transponder of a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser doesn't recognize it. This allows the vehicle start and be stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of car security systems technology has developed the Ghost immobiliser. It protects your vehicle from hacking, auto key cloning and even key theft. The only way a thief could take your car is by physically towing it away, and even then they would not be capable of driving it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to create an unique PIN sequence that can be changed that needs to be entered before you are able to use your car. This is done without additional hardware, like a keyfob. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable to diagnostics equipment and doesn't transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology to discover that security systems have been installed.

In contrast to the physical devices that prevent theft, such as clamps or wheel locks, Ghost is hidden within the vehicle so it can't be disabled or removed by thieves and is even more difficult to get rid of from a car alarm which requires disarming with the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent alternative to a GPS tracker that can assist in locating your car after it has been taken.

Override of emergency PIN code

You don't need to go far on social media sites to find stories or even videos of vehicles that have been taken by thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. Key-cloning devices, for instance, and hacking tools that allow thieves to start the vehicle with your original keys.

Our Ghost immobiliser fights this and gives you an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being taken when it is targeted by thieves. It works by creating an individual pin code sequence that is triggered by your existing buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and the 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 can be found on the black card that you will receive following your installation and is easy to remember since there aren't any LEDs.

The device is hidden within the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, therefore it cannot be detected by modern criminals using diagnostic software that is able to identify the security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to a tracker.

Unlike most other security systems that have a relay inside the engine bay, these CANBUS Immobilisers connect with the car's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependant). This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely with an electronic block of commands to both the ECU and the engine.

It is also possible to connect a separate analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker with these systems but this must be stated prior to the installation of the device. They are also service/valet mode compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker you are taking your car in for repair at the dealers.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years there has been an rise in the number of vehicles being stolen with no owner's keys. With the ease of access to key cloning equipment & door lock pick sets, it is now easier than ever for thieves to take your pride and joy. To combat this we have launched the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven despite the fact that your keys were cloned or your car was stolen.

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

The device is hidden within your car by using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. Before you can begin your car, you need to enter a unique and changeable PIN number that is up to 20 numbers.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that has been designed. It will prevent your vehicle from being driven or started in the event that you do not enter a PIN number first. If you are driving away with the device in motion it will display an indicator on your dashboard and flash continuously for around 300m. Entering your PIN code will turn off the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run as normal. If you don't enter your PIN in this moment the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code every time you attempt to start your car.