Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Guard your precious possessions from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and does not require additional key fobs.
The device uses buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels, and the centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be modified up to 20 times. This then authorizes the vehicle to start.
Simple PIN code Change Process
Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rise in vehicle theft. There are a myriad of security devices that are sold aftermarket, from tracking systems to immobilisers and alarms. They're not all equally effective at protecting your car. While a tracking system can assist you in locating your car in the event of theft, it will not prevent the crime from happening in the first instance. Immobilisers, however, do exactly what they claim on the label - they disable your car's motor to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced options available, making it nearly impossible for thieves steal your vehicle.
The ghost device uses the buttons on your car to create a unique sequence which must be entered in order for the engine to begin. This can be accomplished using the indicator stalk windows or heater buttons. There is also a mobile app that can be used as an emergency PIN override, allowing the driver to operate their car without having to use the button sequence. This is an excellent option for those who want to offer your car to valet parking or maintenance. The immobiliser remains active.
The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that operates with your vehicle's buttons rather than as a standalone device. autowatch ghost immobiliser means that it's not just a powerful protection against theft of your vehicle, but also a transferable device over to any future cars you may own, making it much more valuable than the traditional lock on your steering wheel.
Weatherproof, tiny device
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that guards your car from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It is a tiny, weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly over the CAN bus to stop the motor. It can be plugged into the vehicle without 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 bypass existing immobilisers.
The benefit of using CAN data is that it operates silently in comparison to conventional systems. It cannot be detected using sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology and cannot be detected by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost doesn't use LED indicators and instead uses buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels, to create a an unique sequence of disarming. You can even make this sequence up to 20 presses long to provide additional security. The iPhone app permits one, authorized connection, with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is secured.
The Ghost stops car thieves from adding a new ignition key or replacing the ECU in order to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to start when the correct PIN code is entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in the Valet/Service mode (with parameters set, such as 30mph speed limit) and, therefore, you can offer your vehicle to an attendant or valet without entering a code.
Tested for each vehicle
The Autowatch Ghost is the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that connects to the existing wiring in your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device snoops on electronic signals that block your car's system from running its normal start-up routine until you input the passcode you have created. The system can be activated and deactivated through your smartphone's app without the need for wires.
Standard factory immobilisers on vehicles function by using a transponder inside the key that sends an indication to the ECU. If the correct code is sent the car will start, but if a transponder is replaced with one from another vehicle the immobiliser cannot recognize it. This enables the vehicle to start and be stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of car security systems technology created the Ghost immobiliser. It shields your car from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could take your vehicle is physically towing it away, and even then they would not be capable of driving it.
Ghost makes use of the buttons on your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to create a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered prior to you can drive. It does this without extra hardware, such as key fobs. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable by devices for diagnosis and transmits radio frequency signals, which means thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to identify that the system has been set up.
Unlike physical anti-theft devices like wheel locks or clamps, Ghost is hidden within the vehicle to ensure that it can't be removed or disabled by thieves. It is even more difficult to get rid of from a car alarm which requires disarming using the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent addition to an GPS tracking device that can be used to track your vehicle after it's been taken.
Override of emergency PIN code
You don't have to go far on social media to see stories or even videos of vehicles that were stolen by thieves using the most advanced technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking devices that allow them to start your vehicle without your original key fobs.
Our Ghost immobiliser combats this and gives you an additional layer of security to stop your vehicle from being stolen if it is targeted by thieves. It works by creating an individual pin code push sequence from your buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and the center console. The unique pin code is entered along with your original key fob to stop the engine from getting started. The unique override pin is on the black card you will receive following your installation. It is simple to remember because there aren't any LEDs.
The device is hidden within the wiring of the vehicle and does not emit radio signals. Therefore, it cannot be detected by diagnostic software that can tell the type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to the tracker.
Unlike most other security systems that have an engine relay bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to disable the vehicle completely with the use of a digital block of commands for both the ECU and the engine.
They can also be connected to an analog alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This should be decided prior to installation. They are also fully service/valet mode compatible and a good alternative to a tracker having your car in for an electrical fault at the dealers.
Service/Valet mode
In recent years there has been an increase in vehicles stolen without the owner's keys. It is easier than ever before to take your joy and pride with the availability of key cloning tools & door lock picks. To prevent this from happening, we now offer the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven even if your keys have been copied or your car was stolen.
It directly communicates with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data loop. It's completely silent as it does not use radio frequencies or key fobs. It can't be detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also prevents the addition of a new key or replacing the ECU to get around the system since only the correct PIN code will allow the engine to start.
The device is hidden inside your car and is accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, center console, and door panels. Before you can begin your vehicle, you must enter a unique, changeable PIN number that is up to 20 numbers.
This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser for the market that was created. It will stop your vehicle from being started or driven if you don't enter a PIN code before entering. If the device is armed and you attempt to drive away, it will display an indicator on your dash that will flash on a regular basis for approximately 300m. If you type in your PIN code at this point it will disable the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to operate just as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this time, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN every time you attempt to start your vehicle.