Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Guard your precious possessions from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It is discreet and does not require additional key fobs.

The device makes use of the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel, door panels & centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be up to 20 presses. This will then authorize the startup of your vehicle.

Simple change of PIN code

Many homeowners are upgrading their security because of the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many kinds of security products that are available for sale, from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of these are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. While a tracking system can assist you in locating your vehicle in the event of theft, it can not prevent the crime from happening in the first instance. Immobilisers, in contrast perform exactly as they say on the tin - they shut off your car's engine so that it can't be started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced options available, making it almost impossible for thieves steal your car.

Utilizing the buttons already in your car, the ghost device creates an unique sequence that must be entered before the car's engine can start. This can be done using the window, heater or indicator stalk buttons. Additionally option, there is an app on mobile that can act as an emergency PIN code override and allows the driver to operate the car without using the button sequence. This is especially beneficial if you have to give your car away to a valet service or parking since the immobiliser will still be active and not deactivated.

The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that operates with the buttons on your vehicle rather than as a standalone unit. This means it's not only a highly effective security measure against theft from your vehicle but it can also be transferred to any future vehicles you may own, making it much more valuable than the traditional lock on your steering wheel.

Weatherproof tiny device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security system that protects your car from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that communicates directly with 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 additional wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it works with all vehicles. It is also resistant against jamming devices that are a popular technique that car thieves use to get around immobilisers.

The benefit of CAN data over traditional systems is that they operate in a silent manner. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing techniques, nor can it be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost doesn't use LED indicators and instead uses buttons in your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, the centre console, or door panels, to create unique sequences for disarming. You can create a sequence that is up to 20 presses long to increase security. The iPhone app permits only one, authenticated connection using the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost will stop car thieves from putting in an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU in order to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to start only if the correct pin code is entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in the Valet/Service mode (with parameters set, such as 30mph speed limit), so you can give your car to valet or service without having to enter a code.

Each vehicle is tested

The Autowatch Ghost is a world-first aftermarket immobiliser for CANbus. It can be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and also to the engine control unit (ECU). The device snoops on electronic signals that block the system of your vehicle from performing its normal initialization process until you enter a custom passcode. The system can be activated or deactivated via your smartphone's app, without the need for additional wires.

The factory-installed immobilisers function by using a transponder, which is built into the key. This sends a message to the ECU. If the correct code is transmitted, the car will start, but if a transponder is swapped with one from another vehicle the immobiliser cannot recognize it. This allows the vehicle to be started and stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of car security systems technology developed the Ghost immobiliser. It guards you against 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 able to drive it.

Ghost makes use of buttons on your vehicle, like the indicator stalk, steering wheel, and the door panels, to create a unique PIN code that must be entered in order to use your car. This is performed without the need for extra hardware such as key fobs and can last up to 20 presses long. It is also unrecognizable to diagnostics equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals, which means thieves are unable to use sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing techniques to detect that security systems have been installed.

Contrary to physical anti-theft devices such as clamps or wheel locks, ghost immobiliser problems is hidden within the vehicle so it can't be taken away or disabled by thieves and is even more difficult to get rid of than a car alarm that requires disarming using the use of a button sequence. This makes it a great complement to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your car after it's been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You do not have to look far on social media to find stories or videos of vehicles that were stolen using the most advanced technology tools. This includes key-cloning and hacking devices that allow them to start your vehicle without the original key fobs.

The Ghost immobiliser was designed to combat this and provide you with an additional layer of security to keep your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates a unique pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and centre console. The unique pin code must be entered together with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from beginning. The unique override PIN can be found on the black card you will receive following your installation. It's easy to remember since there are no LED indicators.

The device is hidden in the wiring of the vehicle and doesn't emit radio signals. This means it can't be detected by diagnostic software that can tell what type of security systems you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to a tracker.

Unlike most other security systems that use a relay in the engine bay, these CANBUS Immobilisers connect with the car's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to shut down the vehicle completely by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.

They can also be linked to an analog alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This should be specified prior to the installation. They are also fully service/valet mode compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker if you are you are taking your car in for repairs to an electrical issue at the dealer.

Service/Valet mode

In recent years there has seen an increase in the number of cars being stolen from owners without keys. It is easier than ever to steal your pride & joy with the availability of key cloning devices and door lock picks. To prevent this from happening, we have launched the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven even if your keys have been cloned or your car has been hijacked.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit), via the data loop of CAN. It's completely silent because it does not utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. This means it cannot be detected by diagnostics or any other car hacking devices. It also prevents the addition of a new key or replacing the ECU to get around the system since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden inside your car by using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. A unique and changeable PIN code sequence of up to 20 digits has to be entered before you are able to start your vehicle.

This is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser to be created that will stop your car from being driven away or started in the event that a PIN code hasn't been entered prior to. If you are driving away with the device arming it will display an indicator on your dashboard which will flash continuously for around 300m. Entering your PIN code will deactivate the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run just as normal. If you do not enter your PIN code at this point, the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN code every attempt to start your car.