Ghost Immobiliser Review
Consumers are always seeking ways to stop car theft, which is on the rise. The ghost immobiliser does exactly what it says on the tin.
It's the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser, which protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry. It also prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals
Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical anti-theft measures like wheel locks or steering wheel clamps, are designed to be undetectable and covert. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons they protect against key hacking, cloning and ECU swapping, and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from running until you enter a PIN code together with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as up to 20 presses long and can be changed by the driver using an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin, or a button breaks, or if you sell your vehicle or sell it, you can use an emergency PIN code that's unique to each device to reset the system.
In addition Ghost immobilisers are not detected by diagnostic tools. They don't emit radio frequency signals so thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of a security device. They also make use of the CAN data network that requires no wire cutting upon installation and is more quiet than other immobilisers.
Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer reduced insurance rates for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are however recognised as an additional layer of security and are able to deter thieves from pursuing your car's most prized possessions.
Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles, including motorhomes vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it far more adaptable than other anti-theft devices and can be paired with vehicle trackers to give you the most complete car security package.
MotorGuard will provide you with more details about the brand new Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch. We are the Midlands leading security and car installation experts. We are able to provide you with a professional and helpful service that will secure your pride and happiness. We provide a free quote on all our services and products. We can also assist you select the right system for your vehicle.
No key fobs or LED indicators
As opposed to a lock for the wheel or other anti-theft devices that are physically installed, the ghost immobiliser is integrated into the wiring of your vehicle so it cannot be removed or bypassed. Additionally, since it does not use LED indications or key-fobs it is far more difficult to find and hack than a standard factory fitted immobiliser.
The device is connected up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling a unique PIN code push sequence you select - which could be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. This is like the way in which you would enter a pin code on your bank card to secure it. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.
It is tiny and weatherproof, making it almost impossible to detect by a burglar. It also connects to the CAN data bus, which means that it operates in a quiet manner, making it difficult to identify. This makes it a fantastic addition to your security system. It is particularly useful because it can be used in conjunction with other Autowatch technologies, like the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag 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 does not leave visible marks on the interior of your car which is an issue with some other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is particularly appealing to those who want to keep their car as authentic as ghost immobiliser possible when it comes to selling.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs as it reduces the chance of your vehicle being stolen. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard, the Midlands the most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our trained installers are ready to install this secluded and reliable security system for your pride and joy. Contact us now to discuss your requirements or make an appointment with our workshop in Coventry.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Ghost immobilisers, unlike key fobs that use a code in order to unlock the ECU of your vehicle and allow it to start to communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, silent and inaccessible to diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they can be installed to a diverse variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system was developed to provide total protection against theft. It prevents your vehicle being started without having either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost application installed on it. This is an extremely secure level of security that can help safeguard your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.
The reason it's so secure is that there is no need to add extra components like key fobs or LED indicators, or a remote. Instead, it uses your existing buttons on your steering wheel and door panels to generate a changeable sequence that must be entered before your car will start. This could be up to 20 steps long and is similar in function to a PIN code that is on your credit card.
The device is completely hidden, so that thieves cannot find it. Furthermore, it doesn't make use of radio signals and operates on the CAN data network, making it completely undetectable to thieves using RF scanners.
Many car thieves will attempt to remove the CAN chip or replace it with the ECU to keep it from being detected. However, this technique is only attainable by experts with access to specialised tools. The ghost immobiliser can protect your vehicle from a variety of kinds of vehicle thefts.
It can also be paired with an iPhone or an iPhone, which you'll need if you wish to start your car once it is located at home or at work. The app will recognize the phone and allow you to drive with no needing a PIN. This feature is available on any version of the Autowatch Ghost and can be used with as many smartphones as you like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete, silent and next generation device that protects your vehicle unlike any other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorisation. It stops signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning which are common techniques used to bypass normal immobilisers.
The Ghost is a 'hidden' device that is hidden within the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit then connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and communicates with the engine control units, making it impossible to start the vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be concealed under a dash or beneath the steering wheel, or in any other part of the vehicle.
Our installation process is fast & hassle free with most installations taking between two and three hours. We will show you how the Ghost works in depth and provide the owner's manuals as well as Installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.
We are a recognised installer for Ghost and is the only company in Ireland that has this certification. You can be assured that you will receive a top-quality installation from a professional firm.
The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes as well as caravans, as well as motorbikes and ride-on lawn mowers. Immobilisers can be installed on any vehicle as long as it is powered by an energy source.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to create an encrypted sequence to disarm (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can be started. The driver is able to alter the sequence at anytime. It can contain up to 20 different actions. This is a much more secure security method than using a key fob by itself since it guarantees that nobody else will be able to operate your vehicle. It also prevents thiefs from attempting to gain access to your key code, or the information sent to the vehicle's ECU from it.