Ghost Immobiliser Review
Consumers are always seeking ways to stop car thefts as they increase. Ghost immobilisers are an innovative new device that does just that.
It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser in the world that guards against key hacking or cloning and prevents thieves from driving off with your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
Contrary to other devices for physical protection against theft like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers are designed to be hidden and unnoticeable. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons, they provide protection against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping and even key theft. A ghost immobiliser will prevent the engine from running until you enter a PIN code together with your key fob. This PIN code can be as long as 20 presses long and can be changed by the driver using an app or by the vehicle's buttons. If you do not remember your pin, a button fails or you sell your vehicle, there's an emergency PIN code unique to each device that can be used to reset the system.
Ghost immobilisers also have the benefit of being undetectable by diagnostic equipment and do not emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves are unable to employ sophisticated scanning technology to detect the security device. They also make use of CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting during installation and is quieter.
Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved but they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer reduced insurance rates for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are accepted as an additional security measure that can deter thieves.
Unlike factory-fitted immobilisers, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a variety of vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft technologies and it can be used in conjunction with vehicle trackers to create the most effective car security system.
MotorGuard will provide you with more details on the brand new Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch. We are the Midlands' leading security and car installation experts. We can provide you with a prompt, friendly service that will protect your happiness and pride. We are also proud to offer a free no obligation quote on all of our services and products. We will help you select the best security system for your vehicle.
No key fobs or LED indicators
Ghost immobilisers are integrated into the wiring of your vehicle, so they are not able to be removed or overridden. It is also more difficult to locate or hack because it doesn't use key-fobs or LED indicators.
The device is connected to the CAN (Control Area Network) and allows you to select a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits which will start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. This is similar to the way you enter a pin code on your bank card to secure it. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.
As it uses your vehicles existing buttons it is weatherproof and tiny and compact, making it almost impossible for a thief to recognize. It also communicates with the CAN data bus, which means that it is completely silent, making it difficult to identify. This makes the device a perfect addition to your security systems and is particularly useful since it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.
The ghost immobiliser has the advantage of not leaving visible marks in your vehicle. This could be a problem with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is especially appealing for those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as is possible to sell.
The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, which is a TASSA-approved product, may reduce the cost of insurance because it reduces your chances of your car being robbed. It is available to order from MotorGuard, the Midlands most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this secluded and effective security solution for your pride and joy. Contact us now to discuss your requirements or to schedule an appointment in our Coventry workshop.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Contrary to key fobs that require a code to unlock the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers connect to the vehicle's ECU through its own CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, quiet and unhackable by diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology used in these systems means that they are able to be fitted to a wide variety of vehicles, including trucks, motorhomes, and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system was developed to offer complete protection against theft. It blocks your vehicle from starting without a unique PIN code or smartphone application with the Ghost app downloaded. This is a incredibly high-security level that can help safeguard your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.
It is so secure as it does not require any extra components like key fobs or LED indicators. The device uses ghost immobilizer the buttons on your door and steering wheel instead to create a sequence that can be modified prior to your car's start. It can take up to 20 times long and functions similarly to the PIN code on a credit card.
The device is also concealed, so that thieves can't locate it. It also does not use radio waves and operates on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who employ scanners that scan RF.
Many thieves attempt to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to hide it, however this technique can only be carried out by experts who have access to specialist equipment. The ghost immobiliser can protect your pride against many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
In addition, it can be linked to an iPhone that you will need to have if you want to start the engine of your vehicle when it is located at work or home. The app will recognize the phone and permit you to drive without needing a PIN code. This functionality is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be connected to as many smartphones as you'd like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, quiet and next-generation device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and impossible to start without your PIN code or app authorization. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning which are commonly used techniques to bypass the standard immobilisers.
The Ghost is a hidden device that is hidden within the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with the engine control units which makes it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and tiny making it almost invisible to thieves. It can be hidden within the dash panel, under the steering wheel, or anywhere else on the vehicle.
Installation is quick and hassle-free and most installations take just two hours. We provide a complete demonstration of how the Ghost works and handover the owner's manuals, installation certification, and the emergency card, and make sure that you are satisfied with the product before you leave.
We are a recognised installer for Ghost and we are the only company in Ireland that is accredited with this accreditation. You can be assured that you will receive a top-quality installation from a professional company.
The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be added to motorbikes, motorhomes and caravans and ride-on lawnmowers. Immobilisers can be fitted to any vehicle, as long as it is powered by an energy source.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your vehicle's original key fob to generate an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can start. This could be as long as 20 actions and can be altered by the driver at anytime. This is a far more secure security method than using a key fob by itself, as it means no one else can operate your vehicle. It also stops thieves from hacking the system to gain access to your key code, or the information that is transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.