Ghost Immobiliser Reviews
A ghost immobiliser is an advanced device that can be incorporated inside your vehicle to safeguard it from theft. It is connected to the CAN (Controller Area Network) data circuit and creating a unique pin code sequence that only you can identify.
If this sequence isn't correctly entered, the engine can also be disabled. This makes it impossible for the vehicle to be removed.
There is no damage to the internal Body of the vehicle.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser system is the latest advancement in car security. It can safeguard your vehicle from key blocking, 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 activated with your unique PIN code. It is weatherproof, and has a sleek design that makes it undetectable by thieves. It is also approved by insurance companies and easy to install.
As opposed to other immobilisers, Ghost is quiet and operates in the background without displaying radio frequencies or LED indicators. It can be turned off using the Autowatch app or a phone-tag that you can connect to your iPhone. You can change it to another code if you lose your. It can also be activated using the buttons on your dashboard or steering wheel. The Ghost immobiliser comes with the ability to service and valet mode that can be activated for a short period of time, allowing you to hand over your car for servicing or an MOT without giving the PIN number away.
The greatest benefit of the ghost immobiliser, is that it doesn't leave any marks on the interior body of the car. This makes it an ideal choice for people who want to sell their vehicle or build it. This is particularly true for electric vehicles, which are now more popular than ever. Ghost immobilisers can be installed by a TASSA approved installer or at home when you follow the simple installation guide included with the purchase. It is important to choose an installer who is TASSA-accredited and has passed a stringent set of checks including CRB and identity checks before allowing them to install the device.
No Key-Fobs or LED Indications to indicate its location
Many people spend hours and money to keep their cars neat and tidy. The one thing they don't like to see is someone steal their car. A ghost immobiliser is a low-cost and discreet security measure that protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or even keyless entry.
Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical anti-theft devices, such as steering wheel locks, are concealed within the wiring of your car. They are almost impossible to detect and defeat. They also function differently than factory-installed immobilisers because they do not use radio signals, but instead communicate with your vehicle's CAN Data network. The system is completely silent and there aren't any circuit breakages during installation.
A ghost immobiliser prevents the engine of your vehicle from running until a pin number or code is entered along with the key fob of your vehicle. This stops thieves from being able to start your vehicle with the original key fob or relay theft methods and, in many cases, deter them altogether.
This method of protecting your vehicle is extremely popular and could save you time and money. This lets you keep the original keys, and you can also turn on the valet mode and service mode by entering a pin on your phone. This is perfect if you've forgotten your PIN, or for valets who wants to let someone else drive your vehicle while you're away. You can change the pin code at any time you want, so you always have the system set up the way you like it. This makes the Ghost immobiliser among the most secure aftermarket systems available on the market currently.
TASSA Accreditation
If you're seeking a discrete and undetectable solution to protect your vehicle, then our approved TASSA Ghost II immobiliser may be the right choice for your vehicle. The Ghost II system includes systems to guard against jamming signals and device spoofing, which are the most common techniques used by thieves to break into vehicles and steal them.
The ghost immobiliser functions in a silent manner and is designed to work with your existing security system. It works by using the CAN data network in the car. It's not necessary to cut the circuit during installation. Modern thieves can detect security systems with tools for diagnosing. The system also doesn't utilize radio frequency signals, which makes it impossible for thieves to employ sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technologies to detect the ghost immobiliser.
Once activated via the app for smartphones (and the PIN sequence is entered) it will stop your engine so that even should thieves take your keys or your car, the engine won't start. The app lets you remotely disable your system from any location. The app takes less than one minute to turn off your immobiliser so even if you forget your pin or sold your car, another person will not be in a position to drive it away.
Ghost immobilisers are suitable for a wide variety of vehicles such as motor homes, vans and bikes and also mowers, plant machinery, ride-on lawnmowers and cars. Installing a ghost immobiliser on your car can reduce your insurance costs because it's a recognised method of security that's supported by TASSA and could result in your insurer offering a reduced cost.
Reset Codes
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser CAN is designed with a Service Mode that lets you to temporarily start the vehicle without requiring a PIN code. This is ideal when you have to hand your car over to valet parking or maintenance. The service mode is disabled after 30mph or an established time frame, making it an extremely 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 your vehicle's CAN Data Network and works silently so that it can't be detected by thieves who may be watching for a few relay clicks that come from the traditional immobiliser. Ghost 2 Ghost 2 is not detectable by scanners used to steal cars and is not able to operate using radio frequencies.
A thief cannot add a new key or replace the ECU to bypass this system as only the correct PIN code can start your vehicle. The Ghost 2 also includes anti-hijack for a comprehensive security system that can only be activated after the sequence to disarm is entered or when the app is authorised.
This technology isn't only for cars. You can fit it to any vehicle that has an engine, including motorhomes, vans and even lawnmowers that ride on. It is crucial to verify with your installer if they are licensed and qualified to install this product. You can find the list of approved installers by visiting the website of Autowatch UK.
Service Mode
The Ghost 2 immobiliser comes with an option that allows your vehicle to be driven and started without the need for a PIN. This is great in the event that you require someone else to drive your car a valet or service without having to hand over your keys or fob. You can also create a custom PIN that can be as long as 20 numbers and use the Autowatch app to authorize the vehicle to start if you don't remember your PIN or no smartphone.
The device is also inaccessible by hi-tech thieves using diagnostic tools, as it does not emit radio signals. This means the Ghost is fully protected against key cloning, signal jamming and device spoofing, which other immobilisers are vulnerable to.
The system we use is connected to your vehicle's CAN data network which makes it very easy to install with low risk and no requirement to rewire electrically. The CAN block can be made by an electronic command sent over the CAN data network, rather than cutting the physical wire. This makes it unrecognisable to RF scanning technology, and code grabbing used by organised thieves gangs.
The Ghost is a CAN bus immobiliser that is the first aftermarket product in the world. It is a crucial layer of security to your vehicle. It protects your Porsche against key theft and hacking by generating an unique push sequence that only you can recognize. It utilizes the buttons on your vehicles factory controls to enter this PIN so even if the vehicle is remapped or been fitted with a new ECU it isn't ghost immobilizer able to be reprogrammed to use a different key or fob and the car won't start.