Ghost Immobiliser Review

As car theft increases and the number of car theft victims increases, people are always looking for a way to prevent it. The ghost immobiliser does exactly what it says on the tin.

It's the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry, and stops thieves driving away with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals

Contrary to other devices for physical protection against theft like wheel locks or steering wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers have been designed to be covert and undetectable. They are integrated into the buttons of your vehicle they offer protection against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from starting until you enter a PIN number along with your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long, and can be changed by the driver using an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you lose your pin, a button fails or you sell your vehicle there's an emergency pin code unique to every device that can be used to reset the system.

Additionally Ghost immobilisers are not detected by diagnostic tools and do not emit any radio frequency signals, so thieves can't employ sophisticated RF scanning technologies to detect the presence of an immobiliser. They also make use of CAN data network, which does not require wire cutting for installation and is more quiet.

Ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham certified, but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers will offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles equipped with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are accepted as an additional security layer that can deter thieves.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes, electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more versatile than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers to create the most comprehensive car security solution.

MotorGuard will provide you with more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are the Midlands leading car installation and security specialists. We can provide you with a professional and friendly service that will help secure your pride and happiness. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our services and products. We are also able to help you select the right system for your car.

No Key Fobs or LED Indicators

Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they cannot be removed or overridden. Additionally, since it does not utilize keys or LEDs, it is far more difficult to locate and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.

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

Because it utilizes your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and incredibly small and Ghost immobiliser review compact, making it nearly impossible for thieves to recognize. It also communicates with CAN data bus and so it operates silently, again making it difficult to detect. This makes it a perfect supplement to your security system and is especially useful because it can be used alongside other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without the need to enter your PIN, or the ghost immobiliser installation app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it does not leave any visible marks on the interior of your car which is an issue with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is especially attractive to those who want to keep their vehicle as authentic as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, a approved by TASSA, can reduce your insurance costs since it decreases the chance of your car ghost immobiliser being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this discrete and efficient security solution to your car's security. Contact us today to discuss any needs or to make an appointment at our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Contrary to key fobs that require an unlock code to open the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, silent and invulnerable to hack. These systems can be fitted to a variety of vehicles such as motorhomes and trucks and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been designed to offer complete protection against theft. It works to prevent 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 incredibly high-security feature that protects your vehicle from key copying. Hacking and ECU Swapping.

It is secure as it does not require any extra components such as key fobs or LED indicators. The device makes use of the buttons on your door and steering wheel instead to generate a sequence that can be modified prior to your car's start. It can take as long as 20 steps and works similarly to the PIN code of credit cards.

The device is also completely hidden, so that thieves can't locate it. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it completely invisible to thieves who employ scanners with RF.

A lot of car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however, this method is only possible by experts who have access to specialised equipment. This is why the ghost immobiliser is effective and can be utilized to safeguard your pride and joy against various kinds of vehicle thefts.

It can also be paired to an iPhone and you will require if you plan to start your car when it is parked at work or home. This lets you get in and drive without the need for PIN codes as the app will recognize your phone when it's within the vicinity of. This functionality is available for any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you want.

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 the vehicle without your PIN code, or an app authorisation. It also stops key blocking, signal jamming and device spoofing which are commonly used techniques to bypass the standard car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a 'hidden' unit that is tucked away in the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit then connects to your vehicle's CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units to make it impossible to start the car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny so it is almost inaccessible to thieves. It can be concealed in the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or anywhere else on the vehicle.

Our installation process is fast & hassle free with most installations taking about two hours. We provide a thorough demonstration of how the Ghost operates and then hand over the owner manuals, Installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure that you are satisfied with the product prior to leaving.

We are a reputable installer for Ghost and we are the only company in Ireland that is accredited with this certification. This means that you can be sure that you are getting a professional and quality installation.

The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with many different vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes and caravans as well as motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. If there is an electrical source, it is possible to be equipped with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob of your vehicle. This sequence must be entered before you start the engine. This can be up to 20 actions and can be changed by the driver at any time. This is a better method of security than using a key fob because nobody else will be able drive your vehicle. It also deters thieves from 'hacking' the system to gain access to your key code or the information transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.