Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Secure your prized possessions from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and does not require any additional key fobs.

The device makes use of the 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 will then allow the start-up of your vehicle.

Simple change of PIN code

With the increasing rate of vehicle theft, a lot of owners are seeking to improve their security. There are many kinds of aftermarket security devices that range from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective at protecting your vehicle. A tracking system can help you locate your vehicle in the event of it being stolen however, it won't prevent the crime. Immobilisers, in contrast are exactly what they claim on the label - they shut down the motor of your car 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.

Utilizing the buttons already in your car The ghost device generates an unique sequence that must be entered prior to the engine can 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 car without having to use the button sequence. This is a great solution when you wish to donate your car to valet parking or for servicing. The immobiliser will remain active.

The ghost ii immobiliser is a unique and innovative device which is used in conjunction with the buttons in your vehicle instead of being a separate device. It's not just an effective deterrent to vehicle theft, but it can be used to secure any future vehicles you own. This makes it a more cost-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is a high-tech security system that safeguards your pride & joy from key hacking and cloning. It also blocks ECU swapping. It is a tiny, weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly over the CAN bus to disable the motor. It can be plugged into the vehicle without the need for additional wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to make sure it works with all vehicles. It is also immune to jamming devices, which are a common technique used by thieves to get around immobilisers.

The benefit of using CAN data is that it operates silently in comparison to conventional systems. It's not detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies and is likewise unreadable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn't produce LED indications and uses the buttons on your vehicle like the steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. This sequence can be extended by 20 or more presses for extra security. The iPhone app allows a single, authorised connection with a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops thieves from stealing the key to a new car or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and begin the engine. It will only allow the engine to run when the correct PIN code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in Valet/Service mode (with parameters set, such as a 30mph speed limit) which means you can offer your vehicle to valet or service without needing to enter an entry code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CANbus. It can be connected to the vehicle's wiring and also to the engine control unit (ECU). The device is able to intercept signals and stop your car from starting normally until you enter a specific code. The system can be turned on or off through your smartphone's app without the need for additional wires.

The standard factory immobilisers work by using a transponder that is integrated into the key. This sends a message to the ECU. If the correct code is sent the car will begin however if the transponder is swapped with one from a different vehicle, the immobiliser will not recognise it. This allows the vehicle be stolen and then started. The Ghost immobiliser was created by a South African company at the forefront of vehicle security systems technology. It protects your car from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your vehicle away from thieves could they steal it, and they would still not be able drive it.

Ghost makes use of buttons on your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, steering wheel, and door panels, to create a unique PIN code that needs to be entered to use your car. This is performed without the need for additional hardware, such as keys-fobs, and can be as long as 20 presses long. It is also unrecognizable by diagnostic equipment and does transmit radio frequency signals, Autowatch Ghost immobiliser so thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to detect that an installation has been made.

Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks Ghost is concealed within the vehicle, so it cannot be taken away or disabled by thieves and is also harder to remove than a car alarm, Autowatch ghost immobiliser which requires disarming with the use of a button sequence. This makes it a fantastic alternative to an GPS tracking device, which can be used to locate your vehicle after it's been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

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 and hacking devices that allow the vehicle to start without your original key fobs.

Our Ghost immobiliser combats this and provides you with an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being stolen in the event of being targeted by thieves. It works by creating an individual pin code push sequence from the buttons you have on the steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console. The unique pin code is entered along with the original key fob to prevent the engine from getting started. The unique PIN for override is on the black card that you will receive following your installation. It is simple to remember since there are no LED indicators.

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

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

It is also possible to connect a separate analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker with these systems, however this must be specified before installing the device. They are also compatible with valet and service modes, and are is a great alternative to a tracker device when you take your car into the dealer for repairs to an electrical problem.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years there has been an increase in vehicles being stolen without the owners keys. It is easier than ever before to take your joy and pride thanks to the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. We have created the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if you keys have been copied.

It connects directly to your cars ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It is completely silent, as it does not use radio frequencies or key fobs. It can't be detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects the user from using an ECU or key to bypass the system, since only the PIN code allows the engine to be started.

The device is hidden within your car, using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console & door panels. A unique and changeable PIN code sequence that can be as long as 20 digits must be entered before you can start your car.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that has been created. It will prevent your vehicle from being driven or started if you don't enter a PIN code first. If the device is armed and you attempt to drive away, it will display an indicator on your dash, which will flash continuously for about 300m, if you enter your PIN code at this point, it will deactivate the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to drive in the normal way. If you don't enter your PIN at this point the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN every time you try to start your car.