Ghost Immobiliser Review
Consumers are always trying to find ways to prevent car theft as it increases. The ghost immobiliser does exactly that.
It's the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that protects your vehicle from hacking, key cloning or keyless entry and even prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
Ghost immobilisers, unlike other physical measures to prevent theft, such as wheel locks or steering wheel clamps, are designed to be invisible and covert. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons they offer protection against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers stop the engine from running until you enter a chosen PIN code in conjunction with your key fob. This code can be up to 20 presses long and is alterable by the driver through an app or by the buttons of the vehicle. If you forget your pin, or a button breaks or you sell your car, you can use an emergency PIN code that's unique to each device to reset the system.
Ghost immobilisers come with the benefit of being undetectable by diagnostic equipment and do not emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves can't utilize sophisticated scanning technology to identify an immobiliser. They also make use of CAN data network, which doesn't require wire cutting for installation and is more quiet.
Although ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved however they are TASSA approved and some insurers offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are regarded as an additional layer of security that can deter thieves.
Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers because it is compatible with a wide range of vehicles, including motorhomes and vans. It also works with electric vehicles as well as ride-on lawnmowers and even motorhomes. This makes it more flexible than other anti-theft systems and it can be used in conjunction with vehicle trackers to provide the most comprehensive car security solution.
MotorGuard will provide you with more details on the brand new Ghost immobiliser from Autowatch. We are Midlands most trusted car security experts and installers and can provide an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We provide a no-obligation estimate on all our products and services. We are also able to help you choose the best system for your vehicle.
No key fobs or LED indicators
Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they are not able to be removed or overridden. Furthermore, since it does not use keys or LEDs, it is far more difficult to locate and hack than a standard factory-installed immobiliser.
The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) system and creating the creation of a unique PIN code push sequence that you choose - which can be up to 20 digits long. This must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will begin. This is like how you enter the pin code to secure your bank card. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping, which would normally disable your factory immobiliser.
It is tiny and weatherproof, which makes it nearly impossible to be detected by a burglar. It also connects to the CAN data bus, which means that it is completely silent, making it difficult to spot. This makes it the perfect supplement to your security systems and is particularly useful since it can be used with other Autowatch technologies like the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your vehicle without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.
The ghost immobiliser also comes with the advantage of not leaving visible marks in your vehicle. This can be a problem with other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is particularly attractive to those who want to keep their pride-and-joy as authentic as they can 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 vehicle being robbed. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard which is the Midlands the most trusted vehicle security specialist and installer. Our installers are well-trained to install this secluded and effective solution for your joy and pride. Contact us today to discuss your requirements or book an appointment at our workshop in Coventry.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Ghost immobilisers unlike key fobs that require a code to unlock the ECU of your vehicle and then start it by communicating with the ECU through the CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible and unhackable. These systems can be fitted to many different vehicles such as trucks and motorhomes and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system was designed to offer complete protection against theft. It will stop your vehicle from being started until you have either the unique PIN or the smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is an incredibly high level of security that protects your vehicle against key duplicates. Hacking and ECU Swapping.
It's safe because it does not require any additional elements like key fobs or LED indicators. Instead, Ghost 2 immobiliser uses your existing buttons on your steering wheel and door panels to create an alterable sequence that has to be entered prior to the time your vehicle can start. It can take as long as 20 steps and works similarly to the PIN code of credit cards.
In addition the device is hidden and will not give away the location of the device to thieves. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and is based on the CAN network, making it virtually invisible to thieves who use scanners with RF.
Many car thieves try to remove the chip CAN or replace it inside the ECU to keep it from being detected. However, this technique is only possible by professionals with access to specialised tools. This is why the ghost immobiliser is so effective and can be used to protect your car from many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
It can also be paired to an iPhone and you will require if you want to start your car once it is in a garage at home or at work. This allows you to enter and drive without the need for PIN codes as the app will recognize your phone if it is within close proximity. This functionality is available for any version of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones it as you want.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discreet silent, next-generation device that protects your vehicle unlike any other. It is unnoticeable by thieves and is it is impossible to start the vehicle without your PIN code or app authorisation. It even stops key blocking, signal jamming and device spoofing which are commonly used to get around traditional car immobilisers.
The Ghost is a unit which is hidden within the wiring harness in your dashboard. The unit connects to your vehicle's CAN data network and communicates with the engine control units, making it impossible to start the vehicle without the proper sequence. The device is weatherproof and small, making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be concealed in a dash panel, under the steering wheel or in any other part of the vehicle.
Installation is fast and painless Installation is quick and easy, taking only two hours. We explain how the Ghost works in detail and provide the owner manuals and Installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.
We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. You can be sure that you will receive a quality installation from a professional firm.
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 so long as it is powered by an electrical source.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on your car's original key fob to generate an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) which must be entered before the engine can begin. The driver is able to alter the sequence at anytime. It can include up to 20 actions. This is a safer method of security than using a key fob by itself because it ensures that no one else can operate your vehicle. This prevents thieves from 'hacking the system in order to gain access the key code or information transmitted to the ECU of the vehicle from it.