Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and does not require additional key fobs to operate.

The device makes use of the buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel, door panels & centre console) to create a unique changeable pin code sequence of up to 20 presses long. This will then allow the start-up of your vehicle.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are a variety of security products that are available for sale, from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective at protecting your car. A tracking system can help you locate your vehicle if it's stolen, but it will not stop the crime. Immobilisers, on the contrary perform exactly as they claim on the tin: they disable your car's motor so that it can't be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to take your car.

The ghost device utilizes the buttons on your car to generate an unique sequence that needs to be entered to allow the engine to start. This can be done using the indicator stalk or window buttons. In addition it is possible to use an app on mobile that acts as an emergency PIN code bypass and allow the driver to operate the car without using the button sequence. This is a great option if you want to give your car to valet parking or maintenance. The immobiliser will stay active.

The Ghost is an unique and innovative device that operates with your vehicle's buttons rather than as a standalone device. It is not only an effective deterrent to theft of your vehicle however, it can also be used on any future vehicles you own. This makes it a far more cost of ghost immobiliser-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.

Weatherproof small device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a high-tech security device that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to disable the engine. It can be fitted into the vehicle without any wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices which is a common technique used by thieves to get around existing immobilisers.

The advantage of CAN data over traditional systems is that they operate in a silent manner. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology and cannot be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn't emit LED indicators and instead uses the buttons on your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create a unique, customizable disarm sequence. You can make this sequence as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app permits a single, authorised connection with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost prevents car thieves adding an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser. The engine can only be started when a valid PIN code has been entered. It is able to be operated temporarily in Valet/Service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like a 30mph speed limit) and, therefore, you can hand your car to an attendant or valet without having to enter a code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is a world-first aftermarket CANbus immobiliser. It can be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and also to the engine control unit (ECU). The device detects signals to prevent your car from starting normally until you enter a specific code. The system can be turned off or on through your smartphone's app without the need for extra wires.

The factory-installed immobilisers function by using a transponder, which is embedded in the key. It transmits a message to the ECU. If the correct code is sent the car will begin, but if a transponder is swapped with one from another vehicle the immobiliser won't recognize it. This enables the vehicle to be stolen and started. A South African company that is at the forefront of vehicle safety systems technology created the Ghost immobiliser. It shields you from hacking or key cloning, and even key theft. The only way a thief could take your car is physically towing it away, and even then they wouldn't be allowed to drive it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your vehicle including the indicator stalk along with the steering wheel, indicator stalk and door panels to create an unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered before you can drive. This is not required to use additional hardware, such as a key-fob and can last up to 20 presses long. It is also undetectable to diagnostics equipment and doesn't transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves are unable to utilize sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing technology to discover that security systems have been installed.

Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks Ghost is hidden within the vehicle to ensure that it can't be disabled or removed by thieves. It is even more difficult to get rid of from a car alarm which requires disarming using a button sequence. This makes it an excellent complement to a GPS tracker which helps locate your car after it has been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You don't have to look far on social media sites to find stories or even videos of vehicles that have been taken by car thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow you to start your car without the original key fobs.

The ghost immobilisers immobiliser helps combat this and gives you an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being taken in the event of being targeted by thieves. It creates an individual pin code sequence that is triggered by your buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console. This unique PIN must be entered together with your original key fob to stop the vehicle from getting started. The unique override pin can be found on a black card that you will receive after your installation. It is easy to remember because there are no LED indicators.

The device is hidden in the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, which means it cannot be identified by modern criminals using diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

In contrast to other security systems, which have an engine relay bay, these CANBUS Immobilisers connect with the car's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependent). This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely by sending the use of a digital block of commands for both the ECU and the engine.

It is also possible to connect an analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker to these systems, but this has to be stated prior to the installation of the device. They are also service/valet mode-compatible and a good alternative to a tracker if you are you have your car checked for repairs to an electrical issue at the dealers.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years, there has been a increase in the number of vehicles being stolen with no owner's keys. It's now easier than ever before to take your joy and pride thanks to the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. To stop this, we have launched the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been copied or your vehicle has been stolen.

It communicates directly to your cars ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It is completely silent, as it does not use radio frequencies or key fobs. It isn't detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects you from adding an ECU or key to bypass the system because only the PIN number allows the engine to start.

The device is hidden in your car and is accessed by existing buttons on your steering wheel, center console, and door panels. Before you can start your car, you need to enter a unique and fitted changeable PIN code up to 20 numbers.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be designed to stop your car from being driven away or started in the event that a PIN code hasn't been entered before. If you're driving away with the device arming it will display an indicator on your dashboard that will flash continuously for about 300m. Entering your PIN code will turn off the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run just as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this time the indication will continue to flash and require a new PIN code every attempt to start your car.