Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Ghost Immobiliser will safeguard your valuable item from theft. This system is discrete and doesn't require additional key fobs.

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

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Many homeowners are upgrading their security because of the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many different types of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective at protecting your car. While a tracking system may help you find your vehicle in the case of theft, it can not prevent the crime from occurring in the first in the first place. Immobilisers, on the other hand does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most sophisticated options available, making it almost impossible for thieves steal your vehicle.

The ghost car immobiliser device makes use of the buttons on your car to generate an unique sequence that needs to be entered in order for the engine to start. This can be accomplished by using the heater, window or indicator stalk buttons. In addition to this option, there is an app on mobile that acts as an emergency PIN code override, allowing the driver to operate the car without having to use the button sequence. This is a great solution for those who want to offer your car to valet parking or servicing. The immobiliser remains active.

The Ghost is a truly unique and innovative device that works in conjunction with buttons of your car instead of being a separate device. This means that it's not just a powerful protection against theft of your vehicle, but can also be transferred over to any future cars you own, making it much more of an investment than a traditional steering wheel lock.

Small device that is weatherproof

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is an advanced security system that safeguards your pride & joy from key cloning and hacking. It also prevents ECU swapping. It's a small weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly via the CAN bus to stop the motor. It can be installed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been extensively tested to make sure it works with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices, which is the most common method used by thieves to bypass existing immobilisers.

The advantage of CAN data over conventional systems is that they operate in a silent manner. It can't be detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is also unrecognizable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn't emit LED indicators and instead uses the buttons on your vehicle such as steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. This sequence can be extended to 20 presses for extra security. The iPhone app allows only one, authenticated connection, with a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is secured.

The Ghost also stops car thieves from adding a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and start the engine. The engine will only run if a valid PIN code has been entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in valet or service mode (with parameters set such as 30mph speed limit) which means you can hand your car to valet or service without needing to enter an entry code.

Each vehicle is tested

The Autowatch Ghost Immobilisers is a first-of-its-kind aftermarket immobiliser CANbus. It can be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and to the engine control unit (ECU). The device detects signals to prevent your car from starting normally until you enter a custom code. The system can be activated or deactivated by using your smartphone app, without the need for additional wires.

Standard factory immobilisers in vehicles function by using a transponder built into the key, which sends a signal to the ECU. The car will start if the correct code is transmitted. If, however, the transponder from another vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser doesn't recognise it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to start and be stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of vehicle safety systems technology has developed the Ghost immobiliser. It protects you from hacking or key cloning and even key theft. The only way a thief could steal your vehicle is physically towing it away, and even then they wouldn't be able to drive it.

Ghost utilizes the buttons of your vehicle including the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to generate a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that needs to be entered before you can drive. This is done without additional hardware, like a keyfob. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable by equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, which means thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing techniques to determine if a system has been installed.

Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks Ghost is hidden within the vehicle, so it cannot be removed or disabled by thieves. It is even more difficult to get rid of than a car alarm that requires disarming with the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent complement to an GPS tracking device, which can be used to track your vehicle after it's been taken.

Emergency PIN code override

You do not have to look far on social media for stories or videos about cars that have been stolen with the latest technology tools. This includes key-cloning devices as well as hacking tools that allow them to start the vehicle with your original keys.

Our Ghost immobiliser is designed to combat this and provide you with an extra layer of security in order to prevent your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code by pushing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and Ghost immobilisers centre console. The unique pin code must be entered along with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from getting started. The unique override pin can be found on a black card that you receive following the installation. It is easy to remember since there aren't any LED indicators.

The device is hidden in the wiring of the vehicle and doesn't emit radio signals. Therefore, it cannot be detected by diagnostic software that can tell the type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to a tracker.

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

It is also possible to connect a separate analog immobiliser, alarm, or tracker with these systems, but this has to be stated prior to the installation of the device. They are also service/valet mode-compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker if you are you have your car checked for repair at the dealer.

Service/Valet mode

In recent years, there has been a increase in the number of vehicles stolen without the owner's keys. It's now more easy than ever to steal your pride and joy with the availability of key cloning devices and door lock picks. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been copied.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit), via the data loop called CAN. It's completely silent since it doesn't utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. It cannot be detected using diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also prevents the user from using a new ECU or key to circumvent the system, as only the PIN code allows the engine to start.

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

This is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that has been designed. It will stop your vehicle from being driven or even started in the event that you do not enter a PIN code first. If you're driving away with the device armed, an indicator will appear on your dashboard which will flash continuously for about 300m. Entering your PIN code will deactivate the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this point, the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN code every time you try to start your vehicle.