Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Secure your prized possessions against theft with the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and doesn't require additional key fobs to operate.

The device uses existing buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels, and the centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence of up to 20 presses long. This will then allow the startup of your vehicle.

Simple PIN code Change Process

Many homeowners are upgrading their security because of the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are a myriad of security devices that are sold aftermarket, from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of these are equally effective in protecting your car. A tracking device can assist you in locating your car if it is stolen, but it will not stop the crime. Immobilisers, in contrast are exactly what they claim on the label - they disable your car's motor so that it can't be started. The Autowatch Ghost is one cost of ghost immobiliser the most sophisticated options available, making it virtually impossible for thieves steal your vehicle.

The ghost device uses the buttons on your car to create a unique sequence that must be entered in order for the engine to begin. This can be done by using the heater, window or indicator stalk buttons. There is also a mobile app 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 is especially beneficial if you have to hand your car over for valet parking or maintenance because the immobiliser will remain activated, but not disabled.

The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that works with the buttons of your vehicle instead of as a standalone device. It's not just an effective deterrent for vehicle theft, but it can be used to secure any future vehicles you may own. This makes it a better investment than a traditional wheel lock.

Weatherproof, tiny device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security system that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It is a weatherproof tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices that are a common technique used by thieves to get around existing immobilisers.

The benefit of CAN data over traditional systems is that they operate silently. It can't be detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is also unrecognizable by conventional diagnostic tools. The autowatch ghost immobiliser Fitting ghost does not produce LED indicators and instead uses the buttons in your vehicle such as steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. You can even make this sequence as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app allows one, authorized connection, with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also prevents car thieves from adding an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and begin the engine. The engine will only start only if a valid PIN has been entered. It is able to be operated temporarily in valet or service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like a 30mph speed limit) and, therefore, you can offer your vehicle to valet or service without entering an entry code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that is able to be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals to disable the system of your vehicle from performing its normal startup routine until you input the passcode you have created. The system can be activated or deactivated through your smartphone's app without the need for wires.

The standard factory immobilisers function by using a transponder, which is built into the key. This transmits a signal to the ECU. If the correct code is sent, the car will start however if the transponder is replaced with one from another vehicle the immobiliser will not recognise it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser was developed by a South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields you from hacking or key cloning, and even key theft. The only way a thief could steal your car is by physically towing it away and even then, they wouldn't be capable of driving it.

Ghost makes use of buttons in your vehicle, like the indicator stalk, the steering wheel, as well as the door panels, to generate unique PIN codes that needs to be entered in order to use your car. This is not required to use extra hardware such as keys-fobs, and can be up to 20 presses long. It is also undetectable by equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, which means thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to detect that the system has been set up.

Ghost is harder to remove than car alarms that require disarming with the buttons. This makes it an excellent supplement to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your vehicle after it has been taken.

Override of emergency PIN code

You don't have to look far on social media for stories or videos of vehicles that were stolen using the latest technology tools. This includes key-cloning devices and hacking devices that allow you to start your car without the original key fobs.

The Ghost immobiliser was designed to combat this, and give you an extra layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates an individual pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and centre console. This unique PIN has to be entered in conjunction with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin can be found on a black plastic card that you receive following the installation. It is simple to remember because there aren't any LED indicators.

The device is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle and does not emit radio signals. Therefore, it cannot be detected using diagnostic software that can tell the security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

Unlike other security systems, which use a relay in engine bay, these immobilisers using CAN communicate via databus (brand dependent) with the ECU and BCM of the car. This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely through a digital block of commands to both the ECU and the engine.

These systems can also be linked to a separate alarm immobiliser or tracker. This should be decided prior to the installation. They are also fully service/valet mode-compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker having your car in for repair at the dealer.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years, there has been an increase in vehicles being stolen with the owners' keys. It's now easier than ever before to steal your pride & joy with the availability of key cloning tools & door lock picks. We've developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your car from being driven, even if you keys have been copied.

It directly communicates with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop of CAN. It is completely silent, since it doesn't use radio frequencies or key fobs. It can't be detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects against adding a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the system since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is concealed inside your car using existing buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. A unique & changeable PIN code sequence that can be as long as 20 digits has to be entered before you are able to start your car.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser CAN bus that has been developed that can prevent your car being started or driven away if a PIN code isn't entered first. If the device is activated and you try to drive away, it will display a warning on your dash which will flash continuously for about 300m. If you type in your PIN code at this point, it will deactivate the anti-hijack device and your car will continue to operate as normal. If you don't enter your PIN code at this point, the warning will continue to flash and require a new PIN code every attempt to start your car.