Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car thefts as they increase. Ghost immobilisers do exactly that.

It's the first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that shields your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry and even stops thieves driving away with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Unlike other physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks and wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers are designed to be hidden and undetectable. They are integrated into vehicle buttons and provide protection against key cloning. Ghost immobilisers stop the engine from running until you enter a PIN number along with your key fob. The PIN code can be up to 20 presses long and is modified by the driver through an app or buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or the button is damaged, or if you sell your vehicle you can utilize an emergency PIN code that's unique to each device to reset the system.

Additionally ghost immobiliser installer immobilisers aren't detected by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals so thieves can't utilize sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of security devices. They also utilize CAN data network, which does not require cutting wires for installation and is more quiet.

Although ghost immobilisers are not Thatcham approved, they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer reduced insurance rates for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. However, they are recognized as an additional layer of security that can deter thieves.

In contrast to factory-fitted immobilisers Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans, and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it much more versatile than other anti-theft devices and can be combined with vehicles trackers to give you the most complete car security package.

MotorGuard will provide you with more information about the new Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch. We are Midlands' leading car security specialists and installers. We offer an efficient and friendly service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We are also able to help you choose the best security system for your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators.

Unlike a wheel lock or other devices that are physical to prevent theft, a ghost immobiliser is incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle therefore it is not able to be removed or bypassed. It's also more difficult to find or hack since it doesn't have key fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling an individual PIN code push sequence that you choose - which can be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered prior to when your Range Rover or Land Rover J will begin. This is similar to the method in which you would enter a pin code into your bank card to secure it. It is also not affected by cloning or ECU swapping, which would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

Because it utilizes your vehicle's buttons, it is weatherproof and extremely small and compact, making it almost impossible for a thief to recognize. It also communicates with CAN data bus, and as such it operates silently, again making it difficult to spot. This makes the device an ideal supplement to your security systems. It is especially useful because it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or use the ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave visible marks on the interior of your car, which can be an issue with some other security products sold on the market. This is particularly attractive to those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as is possible for reselling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs because it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands most trusted specialist in vehicle security and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this secure and effective solution to protect your pride-and-joy. Contact us now to discuss your requirements or to schedule an appointment at our Coventry workshop.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

ghost 2 immobiliser fitting near Me immobilisers are different from key fobs, which utilize a code to unlock the ECU of your car and start it, communicate with the ECU through the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable by diagnostic tools, silent and invulnerable to hack. Furthermore, the technology in these systems ensures 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 protect you completely from theft. It will stop your vehicle from being started unless you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost app downloaded on it. This is an extremely secure level of security that will help to safeguard your vehicle from hacking, key cloning and ECU swapping.

It is so secure because it doesn't require any additional components such as key fobs or LED indicators. The device makes use of the buttons on your steering wheel and door panels instead to generate a sequence that can be altered prior to the start of your car. It can take as long as 20 steps and works similarly to the PIN number on credit card.

Additionally, the device is completely hidden and will not give away the location of the device to thief. Additionally, it does not utilize radio signals and works on the CAN data network making it unnoticeable to thieves using RF scanners.

A lot of car thieves try to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection, however, this method can only be carried out by professionals with access to specialist equipment. Ghost immobilisers protect your vehicle from a variety of kinds of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it could be used in conjunction with an iPhone that you'll require if want to start the engine of your vehicle when it is located at work or home. This lets you get in and drive without needing a PIN code as the app will recognize your phone if it is within close proximity. This feature is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be connected to any smartphone you want.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is a discreet and silent device that guards your car like no other. It is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN code, or an app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing and key cloning that are typical techniques used to circumvent the standard immobilisers.

The Ghost is a unit that is hidden in the wiring harness that is behind your dashboard. The unit then connects to your vehicle's CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units, making it impossible to start your vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, which makes it invisible to thieves. It can be concealed under a dash panel or underneath the steering wheel or any other area of the vehicle.

The installation process is quick and hassle-free with the majority of installs taking around two hours. We show you how the Ghost functions in depth and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also supply the emergency card.

We are the only company to have this certification in Ireland. You can be sure 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 installed on motorhomes and caravans, as well as motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. Immobilisers can be fitted to any vehicle so long as it is powered by an energy source.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob of your vehicle. This sequence must be entered before you start the engine. This could be as long as 20 actions, and it can be changed by the driver at any time. This is a much more secure security method than using the key fob alone since it guarantees that nobody else will be able to drive your vehicle. This prevents thieves from 'hacking the system to gain access to the key code or any information sent to the ECU of the vehicle through it.