Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car thefts as they increase. Ghost immobilisers do exactly what it says on the tin.

It's the only aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that is protected against key cloning or hacking and stops thieves from stealing your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical measures to prevent theft, such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be invisible and concealed. They are built into buttons of the vehicle and Images.google.ms/url?q=https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/car-security-ghost-immobiliser/ protect against key copying. A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine from starting until you enter a pre-determined PIN code along with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as 20 presses long and can be alterable by the driver through an app or on the buttons of the vehicle. If you do not remember your pin, or a button breaks or you sell your vehicle, there's an emergency PIN code that is unique to every device that can be used to reset the system.

Ghost immobilisers come with the benefit of being undetectable by diagnostic equipment and do not emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves can't use sophisticated scanning technology to identify a security device. They also use the CAN data network, which requires no wire cutting upon installation and is quieter than other immobilisers.

Ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved, but they are TASSA-approved. Some insurers will offer lower insurance rates to vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are regarded as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.

In contrast to factory-fitted immobilisers Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles, including motorhomes vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to provide the best car security package.

MotorGuard can provide you with more information about the new Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch. We are the Midlands leading car installation and security specialists. We are able to provide you with a prompt, friendly service that will help protect your happiness and pride. We are also proud to provide a no-cost quote on all our products and services and can assist you in choosing the best system for your vehicle.

No Key Fobs or LED Indications

Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, so they cannot be removed or overridden. It is also harder to hack or locate because it doesn't utilize key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device functions by connecting up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling an individual PIN code push sequence that you decide on - which can be as long as 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will begin. This is similar to the way in which you would enter a pin code on your bank card to secure it. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.

Because it utilizes your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and tiny which makes it nearly impossible for thieves to detect. It communicates with CAN bus, so it is silent and difficult to detect. This makes it a perfect complement to your security system and is especially useful because it can be used alongside other autowatch ghost immobiliser fitting technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.

The ghost immobiliser also has the benefit of not leaving visible marks inside your vehicle. This can be an issue with other aftermarket security devices. This is particularly attractive to those who want to keep their pride and joy as authentic as they can for reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs as it lowers the risk of your vehicle being stolen. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard the Midlands' leading security expert for vehicles and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to fit this discreet and reliable security system for your car's security. Contact us now to discuss your needs or to make an appointment in our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Contrary to key fobs that utilize an unlock code to open the ECU and start your vehicle, ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, silent and are not hacked by diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they can be incorporated into a broad variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system was created to offer complete protection against theft. It will stop your vehicle being started unless you have either the unique PIN or the smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is an extremely high-security level that can help protect your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.

The reason why it is safe is that there is no requirement to add additional components such as key fobs or LED indicators, or https://clients1.google.com.kw remotes. Instead, it uses your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to create a changeable sequence that must be entered before the car will begin. It can be as long as 20 actions long and functions similarly to a PIN number on your credit card.

Additionally it is completely hidden and will not divulge the location of the device to thieves. It also doesn't use radio waves and works on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who employ scanners that scan RF.

Many car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection. However, this method can only be carried out by professionals with access to specialised equipment. This is why the ghost immobiliser is efficient and can be used to safeguard your pride and joy against a lot of different types of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it can be linked to an iPhone which you'll require if are planning to start the engine when your car is located at work or home. This allows you to access your car and drive without having to enter a PIN code since the app can detect your phone when it's within close proximity. This feature is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with any smartphone you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a discreet and silent device that safeguards your vehicle like no other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorisation. It stops signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning that are commonly used techniques to bypass the standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit which is hidden within the wiring harness that is behind your dashboard. It connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and communicates with the engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be concealed in a dash panel, beneath the steering wheel, or in any other part of the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast and hassle-free with the majority of installs taking around two hours. We give a full detailed demonstration of how the Ghost works and handover the owner's manual, installation certification, and the emergency card, and make sure you are happy with the product before you leave.

We are a recognised installer for Ghost and we are the only company in Ireland with this level of accreditation. You can be sure that you will receive a quality installation from a professional firm.

The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be added to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans and ride-on lawn mowers. Immobilisers can be installed on any vehicle, as long as it is powered by an electrical source.

The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to create an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) that must be entered before the engine can be started. This can be up to 20 steps and can be changed by the driver at any time. This is a much safer method of security than using the key fob on its own because it ensures that nobody else is able to drive your vehicle. It also stops thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code, or the information sent to the vehicle's ECU from it.