Ghost Immobiliser Reviews
A ghost immobiliser is an advanced device that can be incorporated in your vehicle to guard it from theft. It works by connecting the CAN (Controller Area Network), and creating an individual code sequence that is only known by you.
If this sequence is incorrectly entered, the engine can also be disabled. This makes it impossible for the vehicle to be driven away.
No damage to the Internal Body of the Vehicle.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is the most recent advancement in car security. It will protect your vehicle from key hacking, signal jamming and other advanced techniques for theft. It is a small device that connects to your engine control unit (ECU) via the CAN data network. It can only be started with your unique PIN number or using the smartphone app. It is weatherproof and has an elegant design that makes it undetectable by thieves. It is also endorsed and easy to install by insurance companies.
Ghost is quieter than other immobilisers and functions in the background without displaying LED indicators or radio frequencies. It can be deactivated by using the Autowatch app or a phone-tag you can plug into your iPhone. It can be changed to a new one in the event that you forget yours and can be used in conjunction with the buttons that are already on your dashboard or steering wheel. The Ghost immobiliser comes with an emergency service and valet mode, which allows you to transfer your vehicle to an MOT or servicing without needing to reveal your PIN code.
The best thing about the ghost immobiliser is that it leaves no marks on the body of the vehicle. This makes it an appealing choice for those who intend to sell or build their vehicle. This is especially applicable to electric vehicles, which are becoming more popular than ever. Installing the ghost immobiliser is straightforward if you use the included installation guide. However, it's important to find an installer that is TASSA accredited and has gone through extensive verifications, including identity and CRB checks before being allowed to install the device.
No Key-Fobs or LED Indications to Identify Its Location
Many people invest a lot of time and money to keep their vehicles clean and presentable. The most important thing they'd want to do is have someone take it away. Ghost immobilisers can be a cost-effective and discreet security measure to guard your vehicle from key cloning or hacking.
In contrast to physical anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, ghost immobilisers are covertly integrated into the wiring of your car and are nearly impossible to find and defeat. They operate in a different way from factory-fitted devices, as they don't use radio signals, but instead communicate with the CAN Data network of your vehicle. The system is completely silent and there aren't any circuit breaks during installation.
Ghost immobilisers stop your vehicle's engine from running until the pin number or code is entered along with the key fob of your vehicle. This prevents thieves from being able start your vehicle with the original key fob, or by relay theft techniques and can often deter thieves completely.
This method of protecting your vehicle is very popular and could save you time and money. This allows you to keep the original keys and you can also enable valet and service mode by entering a pin onto your phone. This is great if you have forgotten your PIN or are a valet and need to let someone else drive your vehicle while you are away. It is easy to change the pin code at any time too and you can make sure that you be sure that it is set up the way you want it. This makes the Ghost immobiliser one of the most secure aftermarket systems on the market today.
TASSA Accreditation
If you're looking for a discreet, undetectable way to prevent your car from being stolen then our TASSA approved Ghost II immobiliser could be the perfect solution for your vehicle. The Ghost II system includes systems to guard against jamming signals and device spoofing, both of which are common methods used by thieves to break into vehicles and take them for a steal.
The ghost immobiliser works in a silent manner and is designed to work with your existing security system. It works by using the CAN data network on the car. This means that there is no need for cutting circuits during installation, which can often be discovered by modern thieves who employ diagnostic tools to determine the presence of security systems in vehicles. It also doesn't employ radio frequency signals, which makes it impossible for thieves to make use of sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing techniques to identify the ghost immobiliser.
Once activated via the smartphone app (and the PIN sequence is entered), it will block your engine so that should thieves steal your keys or your car, it won't start. The app can then be used to remotely disable the system from anywhere in the world. It takes less than a minute to disable the immobiliser via the phone app, meaning that even if you lose your pin or sell your car, it's not going be a breeze for anyone else to steal it.
A ghost immobiliser is suitable for a wide variety of vehicles that include motor homes bicycles, vans and other vehicles and also mowers, plant machinery, ride-on lawnmowers and automobiles. Installing a ghost immobiliser on your car can reduce your insurance costs since it's a method of security that's supported by TASSA and could result in your insurer offering a reduced premium.
Reset Codes
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser CAN is equipped with a Service Mode that lets you to temporarily start your vehicle without requiring a PIN code. This is perfect when you need to hand your vehicle over to valet parking or servicing. The service mode will be disabled after 30mph, or after a time limit. This is a very useful feature to protect your vehicle.
The device is a small electronic device that is hidden inside the ignition system of your car which shuts off the engine. It is connected to the CAN Data Network of your vehicle and is silent to ensure that it will not be detected by thieves who are listening for relay clicks. The Ghost 2 is also undetectable to scanners used by car thieves and is not able to operate on radio frequencies.
A thief can't insert an additional key or replace the ECU to bypass this system as only the correct PIN code can start your vehicle. The Ghost 2 includes anti-hijack as part of a complete security package. It is activated only after the sequence to disarm has been entered or when the application is authorized.
This technology can be installed on any vehicle that has an engine. ghost immobilizer includes motorhomes, vans, and even ride-on mowers. However, it is essential to check with your installer to ensure they're accredited and are able to install this specific product. Autowatch UK has a list approved installers.
Service Mode
The Ghost 2 immobiliser features a mode that allows your vehicle to be started and driven without the need for a PIN. This is ideal if you need someone else to take your car for an appointment or valet without handing over your keys or fob. You can also create a custom PIN up to 20 numbers and use the Autowatch app to authorize the vehicle to start when you do not remember your PIN or no smartphone.
It's also not detectable using diagnostics tools that hi-tech thieves use as there are no radio signals that are not transmitted by the device. The Ghost is therefore totally protected from key cloning aswell being protected from signal jamming, device spoofing and other immobilisers.
Our system is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle which makes it incredibly simple to install, with minimal risk and no requirement for electrical rewiring. The CAN block is created via digital commands via the CAN data network rather than a physical cut - which makes it unnoticeable by RF scanning and code grabbing technology employed by organized gangs of thieves.
The Ghost is an immobiliser CAN bus that is the first aftermarket product to be found in the world. It's an essential layer of security for your vehicle. It protects your Porsche against key theft and hacking by generating a unique push sequence that only you are aware of. It utilizes the buttons on your vehicles factory controls to enter the PIN, which means that even if your car has been remapped or has been equipped with a replacement ECU, it cannot be programmed to use a different fob or key and the car will not start.