Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Secure your prized possessions against theft with the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and does not require any additional key fobs.
The device uses existing buttons in your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels and centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence up to 20 presses long. This will then allow the startup of your vehicle.
Simple change of PIN code
Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many kinds of security products that are available for sale including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. Not all of them are equally effective in protecting your vehicle. A tracking system can help you locate your vehicle in the event of it being stolen, but it will not stop the crime. An immobiliser, on the contrary is exactly what says on the tin: it disables the engine of your vehicle 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 generates a unique sequence which must be entered prior to the engine starts. This can be done via the indicator stalk windows or heater buttons. Additionally it is possible to use a mobile app which can act as an emergency PIN code override and allows the driver to operate the car without using the button sequence. This option is particularly useful if you need to surrender your car for valet parking or servicing because the immobiliser will still be activated, but not disabled.
The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that operates with the buttons of your vehicle instead of 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 conventional wheel lock.
Small, weatherproof device
The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is a high-tech security system that safeguards your car from key hacking and cloning. It also blocks ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be fitted into the vehicle without additional wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices, which is an approach used frequently by car thieves to circumvent the immobilisers in place.
The advantage of using CAN data is that it operates in a silent manner when compared to conventional systems. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technologies and cannot be detected by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost doesn't use LED indicators but instead utilizes buttons on your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, the centre console, or doors, to create an unique sequence of disarming. The sequence can be extended 20 presses for extra 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 an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to run when the correct PIN code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in valet or service mode (with parameters set, such as a 30mph speed limit) and, therefore, you can give your car to a valet or service without entering an entry code.
Each vehicle is tested
The Autowatch Ghost is the world's first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that is able to be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects electronic signals to disable the system of your vehicle from running its normal start-up routine until you input an individual passcode. The system can be activated and deactivated by using your smartphone's application without the need for additional wires.
Standard factory immobilisers for vehicles function by using a transponder inside the key that transmits an electronic signal to the ECU. The car will start when the correct code is sent. If, however, the transponder of a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser will not recognise it. This allows the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser was developed by an South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields you from key cloning or hacking, and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could steal your vehicle is physically towing it away and even then they would not be capable of driving it.
Ghost makes use of buttons in your vehicle, like the indicator stalk, steering wheel, and the door panels, to create an individual PIN code that needs to be entered to use your vehicle. This is done without additional hardware, like keys fobs. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also undetectable by diagnostic equipment and does transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing technologies to detect that a system has been installed.
Unlike physical anti-theft devices like wheel locks or clamps, Ghost is covertly integrated into the vehicle, so it cannot be removed or disabled by thieves and is also harder to remove than a car alarm that requires disarming via the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent supplement to a GPS tracker that can assist in locating your vehicle after it has been stolen.
Emergency PIN code override
You don't have to look very long on social media sites to find stories or videos of vehicles that have been stolen with the most advanced technology tools. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow the vehicle to start without the original keys.
The Ghost immobiliser was specifically designed to prevent this, and give you an additional layer of security in order to keep your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates an individual pin code push sequence using your existing buttons on the steering wheel, door panel and the center console. The unique pin code is entered alongside the original key fob to prevent the engine from getting started. The unique PIN for override is on the black card you will receive following your installation and is easy to remember since there aren't any LEDs.
The device is hidden within the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, which means it can't be detected by modern criminals with diagnostic software that can detect the type of security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to the tracker.
Unlike most other security systems, which have a relay inside the engine bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependent). ghost immobiliser birmingham allows them to disable a vehicle completely by sending an electronic block to the ECU and engine.
These systems can also be linked to a separate analogue alarm immobiliser or tracker. This should be specified prior to the installation. They are also compatible with service/valet modes and a great alternative to a tracking device if you take your car to the dealer for repairs to an electrical problem.
Service/Valet Mode
In recent times there has been a increase in the number of vehicles that are stolen without owners' keys. With easy access to key cloning equipment & door lock pick sets it is now much easier for thieves to take your pride and joy. To combat this we are now offering the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven despite the fact that your keys were cloned or your vehicle was stolen.
It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop called CAN. It's completely silent since it doesn't use radio frequencies or a key fob. It can't be detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects you from adding a new ECU or key to bypass the system, as only the PIN code allows the engine to start.
The device is hidden in your vehicle and is accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, centre console, and door panels. Before you can start your vehicle, you must enter a unique and changeable PIN code that can be as long as 20 digits.
This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be developed that can prevent your car from being moved away or even started in the event that a PIN code hasn't been entered before. If you're driving away with the device in motion the indicator will flash on your dashboard that will flash continuously for about 300m. Entering your PIN code will turn off the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run as normal. If you don't enter your PIN code at this time the indication will continue to flash and require a new PIN code for every attempt to start your vehicle.