Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser will protect your valuable possession from theft. This system is discrete and does not require additional key fobs to operate.
The device uses existing buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel, door panels & centre console) to create a unique, changeable pin code sequence of up to 20 presses. This will then authorize the startup of your vehicle.
Simple change of PIN code
Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many different types of security products that are available for sale that range from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective in protecting your vehicle. A tracking device can help you locate your vehicle if it's stolen however it cannot prevent the crime. Immobilisers, however are exactly what they state on the tin: they shut down the motor of your car to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced options available, making it virtually impossible for thieves to steal your car.
The ghost device makes use of the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence which must be entered in order for the engine to start. This can be accomplished using the indicator stalk, window or heater buttons. In addition to this, there is also an app on mobile that can function as an emergency PIN code bypass and allow the driver to operate the car without the button sequence. This is a great option if you want to give your car to valet parking or for servicing. The immobiliser remains active.
The Ghost is a truly unique and innovative device that is used in conjunction with the buttons on your vehicle instead of being a separate device. It is not only an effective deterrent to vehicle theft, but it can also be used on any future vehicles you own. This makes it a much better investment than a conventional wheel lock.
Small, weatherproof device
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security device that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It is a tiny weatherproof device that connects with the ECU of your vehicle directly over the CAN bus to stop the motor. It can be fitted into the vehicle without wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also immune to jamming devices, which are a common technique that car thieves use to bypass immobilisers.
The advantage of using CAN data is that it operates silently when compared to conventional systems. 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 use LED indicators and instead uses buttons on your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console or doors, to create a unique disarming sequence. You can make this sequence as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app only allows one connection, and comes with an individual pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is protected.
The Ghost also stops thieves from stealing the key to a new car or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and begin the engine. It will only allow the engine to run when the correct PIN code is entered. It is also possible to put it in valet/service mode to allow for temporary operation (with defined parameters like a 30mph speed limit) so that you can transfer your vehicle to a valet service or for maintenance without having to enter a PIN.
Tested for each vehicle
The Autowatch Ghost is the world's first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that connects to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals to block your car's system from performing its normal initialization process until you enter the passcode you have created. The system can be activated or deactivated using your own smartphone application without the need for additional wires.
The standard factory immobilisers function by using a transponder, which is embedded in the key. This transmits a signal to the ECU. If the correct code is sent the car will start, but if a transponder is replaced by one from another vehicle the immobiliser won't recognize it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser has been developed by an South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields your car from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. The only way a thief could steal your car is physically towing it away, and even then they wouldn't be capable of driving it.
Ghost makes use of the buttons on your vehicle including the indicator stalk as well as the steering wheel and door panels to create a unique PIN sequence that can be changed that must be entered prior to 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 inaccessible to devices for diagnosis and transmits radio frequency signals, meaning thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing technologies to detect that an installation has been made.
Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks Ghost is hidden within the vehicle so it can't be removed or disabled by thieves. It's even more difficult to get rid of than a car alarm, which requires disarming with the use of a button sequence. This makes it a fantastic complement to an GPS tracking device that can be used to locate your vehicle after it's stolen.
Override of emergency PIN code
You do not have to look far on social media for stories or videos of cars that were stolen using the latest technology tools. This includes key-cloning devices and hacking tools that allow them to start the vehicle with the original keys.
The Ghost immobiliser was designed to stop this, and give you an extra layer of security in order to prevent your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel, and centre console. This unique PIN has to be entered together with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin is located on a black card which you will receive following your installation. It is simple to remember since there aren't any LED indicators.
The device is hidden within the vehicle's wires, and does not emit radio signals, therefore it can't be recognized by criminals using diagnostic software that is able to detect the type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to the tracking device.
In contrast to other security systems, which have an engine relay bay, CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to block a vehicle completely by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.
They can also be connected to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. ghost immobiliser birmingham should be decided prior to installation. They also work with service/valet modes and is a great alternative to a tracking device when you take your car into the dealer for an electrical problem.
Service/Valet mode
In recent years there has been an increase in the number of vehicles stolen without the owner's keys. With easy access to key cloning tools and door lock pick sets, it is now much easier for thieves to take your pride and joy. To prevent this from happening, we now offer the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your vehicle from being driven even if your keys were cloned or your car has been stolen.
It directly communicates with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop called CAN. It's completely silent as it doesn't use radio frequencies or keys fobs. This means that it can't be detected by diagnostics or other vehicle hacking devices. It also stops you from adding a new ECU or key to bypass the system, because only the PIN number allows the engine to start.
The device is hidden inside your car by using buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console and door panels. A unique & changeable PIN code sequence up to 20 digits has to be entered before you are able to start your vehicle.
This is the first aftermarket immobiliser CAN bus that has been developed that can prevent your car from being started or driven away without a PIN code being entered first. If the device is armed and you attempt to drive off it will display an indication on your dash that will flash continuously for about 300m, if you enter your PIN code at this point, it will deactivate the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to operate in the normal way. If you do not enter your PIN at this time the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code every time you try to start your car.