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 any additional key fobs.

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

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the increase in vehicle theft. There are many types of security products that are available, from tracking systems to immobilisers and alarms. However they do not all are equally effective in protecting your car. A tracking device can assist you in locating your vehicle in the event of it being stolen however, it won't stop the crime. Immobilisers, in contrast are exactly what they claim on the tin: they shut off your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most sophisticated options available, making it almost impossible for thieves to steal your vehicle.

Using the existing buttons in your car The ghost device is able to create an unique sequence that must be entered prior to the engine starts. This can be done by using the heater, window or indicator stalk buttons. In addition to this option, there is a mobile app which can act as an emergency PIN code bypass and allow the driver to operate the car without the button sequence. This feature is particularly beneficial if you have to surrender your car to a valet service or parking, as the immobiliser is activated and not disabled.

The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that works with the buttons on your vehicle rather than as a standalone device. It is not only an effective deterrent to theft of your vehicle however, it can be used to secure any future vehicles you may own. This makes it a better investment than a traditional wheel lock.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch Ghost Installers Nottingham ghost autowatch immobiliser Immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that safeguards your vehicle from key hacking and cloning. It also prevents ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus to disable the engine. It can be placed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure it is compatible with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices which are a typical technique used by thieves to get around 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 as well as detected by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost doesn't use LED indicators, but instead uses buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, the centre console, or door panels, to create a an unique sequence of disarming. The sequence can be extended by 20 presses for additional security. The iPhone app allows only one connection, and comes with an individual pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is secured.

The ghost immobilise stops car thieves from adding an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU in order 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 the Valet/Service mode (with parameters set such as 30mph speed limit), so you can give your car to valet or service without needing to enter an entry code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is a first-of-its-kind aftermarket CANbus immobiliser. It can be connected to the vehicle's wiring and to the engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals that block the system of your vehicle from going through its normal start-up routine until you input an individual passcode. The system can be activated or deactivated by using your smartphone app without the need for additional wires.

The standard factory immobilisers work by using a transponder, which is built into the key. This transmits a signal to the ECU. The car will start if the correct code is transmitted. However, if a transponder from a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser ghost will not recognize it. This allows the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser was created by a South African company at the forefront of vehicle security systems technology. It protects your pride and joy from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away can thieves take it away, and they would still not be able to drive it.

Ghost uses buttons on your vehicle, like the indicator stalk, steering wheel, as well as the doors, to generate a unique PIN code that needs to be entered in order to use your vehicle. This is performed without the need for additional hardware like keys-fobs, and can last up to 20 presses long. It is also unrecognizable to diagnostic equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals, which means thieves are not able to make use of sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology to detect that security systems have been installed.

In contrast to the physical devices that prevent theft, such as wheel locks or clamps, Ghost is covertly integrated into the vehicle so it can't be taken away or disabled by thieves. It's also harder to remove than a car alarm, which requires disarming with a button sequence. This makes it a great supplement to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your car after it has been stolen.

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 car thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning devices and hacking devices that allow them to start your vehicle without the original key fobs.

The Ghost immobiliser was specifically designed to prevent this, and give you an additional layer of security to protect your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates an unique pin code push sequence using your existing buttons on the steering wheel, door panel and centre console. The unique pin code must be entered in conjunction with your original key fob in order to prevent the vehicle from beginning. The unique override pin can be found on the black card that you will receive following installation. It's easy to remember since there are no LED indications.

The device is hidden inside the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, which means it can't be detected by modern criminals using diagnostic software that is able to recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to the tracker.

Unlike most other security systems, which have a relay in the engine bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle'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 an analog alarm immobiliser or tracker. This should be decided prior to the installation. They are also fully service/valet-mode compatible and a great alternative to a tracker when you are taking your car in for repair at the dealer.

Service/Valet mode

In recent times there has been an increase in vehicles that are stolen without owners' keys. With the ease of access to key cloning tools and door lock pick sets, it is now much easier for thieves to take your prized possessions. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your car from being driven, even if you keys have been cloned.

It communicates directly to your cars ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data circuit. It's completely quiet since it doesn't use radio frequencies or a key fob. This means it cannot be detected by diagnostics or other vehicle hacking devices. It also prevents the addition of a new key or replacing the ECU to get around the system since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden in your car and can be accessed by existing buttons on your steering wheel, centre console and door panels. Before you can begin your car, you need to enter a unique, changeable PIN number that is up to 20 numbers.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that is being developed. It will prevent your vehicle from being started or driven in the event that you do not enter a PIN code first. If you are driving away with the device armed it will display an indicator on your dashboard and flash continuously for about 300m. Entering your PIN code will deactivate the anti-hijack. Your vehicle will continue to operate just as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this point, the warning will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code every attempt to start your car.