Ghost Immobiliser Reviews
Ghost immobilisers are an advanced device that can be incorporated into your vehicle to protect it from theft. It works by connecting the CAN (Controller Area Network), and creating an individual code sequence that can only be recognized by you.
If this sequence isn't correctly entered, the engine may be disabled. This makes it impossible for the vehicle to be driven away.
No damage to the internal body of the vehicle.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser system is the latest development in car security and can protect your vehicle against key hacking, signal jamming and other advanced theft methods. It is a tiny, light device that connects to the engine control unit using the CAN network. It is only activated with your unique PIN code. It is weatherproof and its sleek design makes it difficult to be detected by thieves. It is also endorsed and easy to install by insurance companies.
As opposed to other immobilisers, Ghost is quiet and runs in the background, without displaying radio frequencies or LED indicators. It can be turned off using the Autowatch app or a phone-tag that can plug into your iPhone. You can change it to a different code if you lose your. It can also be used with the buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel. The Ghost immobiliser features a temporary service and valet mode that lets you give your car to an MOT or other service without having to reveal your PIN code.
The best thing about ghost immobilisers is that it leaves no marks on the internal body of the vehicle, which makes it a popular choice for those who intend to sell or develop their vehicle. This is especially applicable to electric vehicles, which are becoming more popular than ever. Ghost immobilisers can be installed by an TASSA approved installer or at home if you follow the simple installation instructions that come with the purchase. However, it's important to find an installer that is TASSA accredited and has passed through a series of checks, including identity and CRB checks before being permitted to install the device.
There are no LEDs or Key-Fobs to Give Away Its Location
Many people spend a lot of time and money to keep their vehicles neat and fitting tidy. The most important thing they'd like to see is someone take it away. A ghost immobiliser is a discrete and cost-effective security device that helps to protect your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or even keyless entry.
Ghost immobilisers, unlike physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks, are hidden in the wiring of your car. They are almost impossible to locate and defeat. They operate differently than factory-fitted devices, as they don't make use of radio signals but instead communicate with the CAN Data network of your vehicle. This means that there are no circuit breaks during installation and the system is silent.
Ghost immobilisers work by stopping the engine from operating unless an additional pin number or code sequence is entered with the vehicle's key fob. This stops thieves from being able to start your vehicle using the original key fob, or by relay theft methods and can often deter them altogether.
This method of securing your vehicle is very well-known and can save time and money. This allows you to keep the original keys, and you can also enable valet and service mode by entering a pin into your phone. This is a great option if you have forgotten your PIN or are a valet and want to let another person drive your vehicle while you are away. It is simple to change the pin code at any time and you can make sure that you have it set up exactly the way you want it. This makes the Ghost immobiliser one of the most secure aftermarket systems on the market today.
TASSA Accreditation
If you're looking for a discreet unnoticeable method to stop your vehicle from being stolen, then our TASSA approved Ghost II immobiliser could be the perfect solution for your vehicle. Unlike factory fitted immobilisers which only stop the engine from running only if the correct key fob is present The Ghost II system also includes security systems that safeguard against signal jamming as well as device spoofing, among other methods that thieves typically employ to gain access to and steal cars.
The ghost immobiliser works in silence and is designed to integrate with your security system. It is based on the CAN data network on the vehicle. This means that there's no need for cutting circuits during installation, which can be identified by modern thieves who use diagnostic tools to determine the presence of security systems inside vehicles. It also doesn't use radio frequency signals, which makes it impossible for thieves to make use of sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing techniques to identify the ghost immobiliser.
Once activated via the smartphone app (and the PIN sequence is entered), it will block your engine so that the thieves manage to take your keys or your car, it won't start. The app can be used to remotely disable the system from anywhere in the world. It takes less than a minute to disable the immobiliser via the app on your phone, meaning that even when you forget your pin or decide to sell your vehicle, it's going to be easy for someone else to steal it.
Ghost immobilisers are appropriate for a wide variety of vehicles such as motor homes bicycles, vans and other vehicles as well as lawnmowers, plant machinery and automobiles. The addition of a ghost immobiliser your vehicle could reduce your insurance costs since it's a method of security that's approved by TASSA and may result in your insurance company offering a discounted premium.
Reset Codes
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser CAN is designed with a Service Mode that lets you to temporarily start the car without using your PIN code. This is a great option when you are handing your vehicle to valet parking or for maintenance. The service mode is disabled after 30mph or an established time frame which makes it a highly useful feature that protects your vehicle.
The device is a small electronic unit hidden discreetly inside the ignition system of your car which shuts off the engine. It is connected to the CAN Data Network of your vehicle and operates silently, so that it cannot be detected by thieves who are listening for relay clicks. ghost 2 immobiliser problems 2 Ghost 2 is not detectable by scanners that are used to steal vehicles and it doesn't use radio frequency.
A thief cannot add an additional key or replace the ECU to bypass this system since only the correct PIN code will start your vehicle. The Ghost 2 also includes anti-hijack for a comprehensive security package that can only be activated after the sequence for disarming is entered or the application is authorized.
This technology can be fitted to any vehicle with an engine. This includes motorhomes, vans and even ride-on mowers. It is important to confirm with your installer that they are accredited and can install this specific product. Autowatch UK has a list of approved installers.
Service Mode
The Ghost 2 Immobiliser features an option for service that allows your vehicle to start and drive without the need for the PIN. This is a great option if you want someone else to valet your vehicle or offer it the service you want without needing to hand over your keys or fob. You can also design a custom PIN up to 20 digits and use the Autowatch app to authorize the car to start if you do not remember your PIN or no smartphone with you.
It's also unnoticeable by tools for diagnosis that high-tech thieves employ since there aren't any radio signals that are not transmitted by the device. This means that the Ghost is completely protected from key cloning, signal jamming and device spoofing which other immobilisers are vulnerable to.
Our system is connected to your vehicle's CAN data networks which makes it very easy to install, with minimal risk and no need for electrical rewiring. The CAN block can be created with a digital command over the CAN data network instead of cutting the physical wire. This makes it undetectable to RF scanning technology and code grabbing used by organised criminal gangs.
The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser. It is a vital layer of security for your car. It protects your Porsche from hacking, cloning and key theft by creating an exclusive button push sequence that is only known to you. It utilizes the buttons of the factory controls of your vehicle to enter the PIN. This means that even if your vehicle has been remapped, or fitted with a new ECU, it will not be reprogrammed to ensure that it works with a different key/fob.