Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Secure your prized possessions from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and doesn't require additional key fobs to operate.
The device uses existing buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels, and the centre console) to create a unique, changeable pin code sequence up to 20 presses long. This then authorizes the start-up of your vehicle.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
With the rising rate of vehicle thefts, many owners are seeking to improve their security. There are many types of security products that are available including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective at protecting your vehicle. A tracking system may assist you in locating your vehicle in the event of it being stolen however, it won't prevent the crime. Immobilisers, on the contrary is exactly what says on the tin: it shuts down the engine of your vehicle so that it is unable to be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it virtually impossible for thieves to take your car.
The ghost device makes use of the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence that must be entered in order for the engine to 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, allowing the driver to operate their vehicle without the button sequence. This feature is particularly beneficial if you have to surrender your car to a valet service or parking, as the immobiliser will remain activated and not disabled.
The Ghost is a unique and innovative device that works in conjunction with buttons on your vehicle instead of being a separate device. This means that it is not just a highly effective protection against theft of your vehicle, but can also be transferred to any future vehicles you may own, making it more valuable than traditional steering wheel locks.
Small, weatherproof device
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that protects your pride and joy against key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be installed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure it works with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices which is an approach used frequently by car thieves to circumvent the immobilisers in place.
The advantage of using CAN data is that it operates in a silent manner in comparison to conventional systems. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing techniques and cannot be detected by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost does not produce LED indications and uses the buttons in your vehicle such as steering wheel or centre console panels to create a unique, customizable disarm sequence. You can even create a sequence that is up to 20 presses long to provide additional security. The iPhone app permits a single, authorised connection, with a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.
The Ghost will stop car thieves from putting in an ignition key replacement or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser. ghost immobiliser near me will only allow the engine to start if the correct PIN code is entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in the Valet/Service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like 30mph speed limit) which means you can offer your vehicle to valet or service without entering a 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 and off through your smartphone's app without the need for additional wires.
Standard factory immobilisers on vehicles work by having a transponder inside the key that sends an indication to the ECU. The car will start if the correct code is sent. However, if a transponder from a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser won't recognize it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser was developed by an South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields your pride and joy from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away could a thief steal it, and they would still not be able to drive it.
Ghost uses the buttons in your vehicle including the indicator stalk as well as the steering wheel and door panels to generate a unique PIN sequence that can be changed that must be entered before you are able to use your car. It does this without additional hardware, like a keyfob. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also undetectable by devices for diagnosis and transmits radio frequency signals, so thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing techniques to determine if the system has been set up.
Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks, Ghost is hidden within the vehicle to ensure that it can't be removed or disabled by thieves. It is also harder to remove than a car alarm, which requires disarming using a button sequence. This makes it a perfect complement to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your car after it's been taken.
Emergency PIN code override
You don't have to look very far on social media to find stories or videos about cars that were stolen using the most advanced technology tools. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow them to start your vehicle without the original keys.
Our Ghost immobiliser fights this issue and offers an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being taken if it is targeted by thieves. It creates a unique pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console. This unique PIN is entered alongside your original key fob in order to stop the engine from starting. The unique override pin is found on a black plastic card which you will receive following the installation. It is easy to remember because there are no LED indicators.
The device is hidden inside the vehicle's wiring and doesn't emit any radio signals, which means it can't be recognized by thieves using diagnostic software that can identify the security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to an electronic device for tracking.
Unlike other security systems, which use a relay in 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 to both the ECU and the engine.
It is also possible to connect an analog immobiliser, alarm or tracker to these systems, but this has to be stated prior to the installation of the device. They also work with valet/service modes and is a great alternative to a tracking device when you take your car into the dealer to address an electrical problem.
Service/Valet mode
In recent years there has seen an increase in the number of cars being stolen without the owners keys. With easy access to key cloning equipment and door lock pick sets, it is now much easier for thieves to take your pride and joy. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It prevents your vehicle from being driven even if you keys have been cloned.
It communicates directly with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data loop. It's completely silent since it doesn't use radio frequency or key fobs. It isn't detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also prevents the user from using the new ECU or key to bypass the system, as only the PIN code allows the engine to start.
The device is hidden within your car by using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console and door panels. A unique & changeable PIN code sequence up to 20 digits must be entered before you can start your car.
This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be designed to stop your car being moved away or even started without a PIN code being entered prior to. If the device is in armed and you try to drive off it will display an indicator on your dash that will flash on a regular basis for approximately 300m. If you type in your PIN code at this point, it will deactivate the anti-hijack device and your car will continue to operate in the normal way. If you do not enter your PIN at this point, the warning will keep flashing & will require a new PIN code for every attempt to start your car.