Ghost Immobiliser Review
Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car thefts as they increase. The ghost immobiliser does exactly what it says on the tin.
It’s the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry. It also prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals
In contrast to other physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers are made to be concealed and unnoticeable. Integrated into the vehicle’s buttons, they provide protection against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from starting until you enter a chosen PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long and is alterable by the driver through an app or by the vehicle’s buttons. If you forget your pin or a button breaks or you decide to sell your car you can utilize an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device to reset the system.
As an added bonus Ghost immobilisers aren’t detected by diagnostic tools and do not emit any radio frequency signals, which means that thieves aren’t able to utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also use CAN data network, which doesn’t require wire cutting for installation and is more quiet.
Although ghost immobilisers aren’t Thatcham approved, they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer reduced rates for insurance on vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are regarded as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.
Unlike factory-fitted immobilisers, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles including motorhomes, vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft devices and is able to be combined with vehicle trackers to create the best car security package.
If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of securing your car with the latest Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch, then please contact us at MotorGuard. We are the Midlands’ leading security and vehicle installation specialists. We can provide you with a professional, friendly service that will help secure your pride and happiness. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We can also assist you choose the best system for your car.
No key fobs or LED indicators
Unlike a wheel lock or other anti-theft devices that are physically installed, the ghost immobiliser near me immobiliser is incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, therefore it is not able to be removed or overridden. Furthermore, since it does not use keys or LEDs, it is much more difficult to hack and locate than a standard factory fitted immobiliser.
The device connects to the CAN (Control Area Network), enabling you to choose a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits in length – that is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is like the way in which you would enter a pin code into your bank card to protect it. It is also not affected by cloning or ECU swapping, which would normally disable your factory immobiliser.
Because it utilizes your vehicle’s existing buttons, it is weatherproof and extremely small and compact, making it nearly impossible for thieves to detect. It also connects to the CAN data bus, and as such it operates silently, again making it difficult to identify. This makes the device an ideal complement to your security systems and is especially useful because it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.
Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave visible marks on the interior of your vehicle which is an issue with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is particularly attractive to those who wish to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as is possible to sell.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser near me immobiliser is a approved by TASSA, can reduce the cost of insurance because it lowers the risk of your car being robbed. It is available to order from MotorGuard the Midlands the most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our trained installers are ready to fit this discreet and effective security solution for your vehicle’s pride and joy. You can contact us now to discuss your needs or schedule an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Ghost immobilisers unlike key fobs that utilize a code to unlock the ECU of your car and start it to communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, silent and unhackable. Additionally, the technology used in these systems ensures that they are able to be fitted to a wide range of vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system was designed to provide total protection against theft. It blocks your vehicle from being started without a unique PIN code or the smartphone application with the Ghost app downloaded. This is a remarkably high level security that protects your vehicle from key duplicates. Hacking and ECU Swapping.
It is so safe because it does not require any extra components such as key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, the device uses your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered prior to the time your car will begin. This can be up to 20 steps long and is similar to a PIN code that is on your credit card.
The device is also completely hidden, so that thieves are unable to locate it. Furthermore, it doesn’t utilize radio signals and works on the CAN data network, making it completely undetectable to thieves using RF scanning devices.
Many thieves attempt to remove the chip CAN or replace it in the ECU to keep it from being detected. However, this technique is only possible by professionals who have access to the right tools. Ghost immobilisers can safeguard your vehicle from a variety of types of vehicle thefts.
It can also be paired to an iPhone or an iPhone, which you’ll require if you want to start your car once it is in a garage at home or at work. This allows you to enter and drive without having to enter a PIN code since the app can detect your phone if it is within close proximity. This functionality is available for any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones it as you’d like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a quiet and discreet device that protects your car like no other. It is impossible to start your vehicle without a PIN number, or an app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning, which are all common techniques used to bypass normal immobilisers.
The Ghost is a ‘hidden’ unit that sits inside the wiring harness on your dashboard. The device then connects to your vehicle’s CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units, making it impossible to start the car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be concealed under a dash or underneath the steering wheel or in any other part of the vehicle.
Our installation process is fast and fitted hassle-free with the majority of installations taking about two hours. We show you how the Ghost works in depth and provide the owner’s manuals as well as Installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.
We are the only company to have this certification in Ireland. This means that you can be sure that you will receive expert and high-quality installation.
The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be installed on motorhomes and caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawn mowers. As long as there is a power source it can be equipped with an immobiliser.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on the original key fob to create an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can start. The driver can change the sequence at anytime. It can contain up to 20 actions. This is a safer method of security compared to using a key fob, since nobody else will be able drive your car. It also stops thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code or information sent to the vehicle’s ECU from it.