Ghost Immobiliser Reviews
Ghost immobilisers are an advanced device that can be incorporated into your vehicle to protect it from theft. It works by connecting the CAN (Controller Area Network), and creating a unique code sequence that can only be known by you.
If this sequence is incorrectly entered, the engine may also be disabled. This makes it impossible to move the vehicle away.
There was no damage to the internal body of the vehicle.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser system is the latest development in car security and can safeguard your vehicle from key hacking, signal jamming and other advanced techniques for theft. It is small device that is connected to your engine control unit (ECU) via the CAN data network and can only be activated with your unique PIN number or using the smartphone app. It is weatherproof and its sleek design makes it difficult to spot by thieves. It is also endorsed by insurance companies and is easy to set up.
Unlike other immobilisers, Ghost is quiet and runs in the background, without displaying the LED indicator or radio frequency. You can disable it with the Autowatch application or a phone tag that you can plug in to your iPhone. It is possible to change it to a new one in the event that you forget yours. It can also be used in conjunction with buttons that are already on your dashboard or steering wheel. The Ghost immobiliser comes with an emergency service and valet mode, which allows you to transfer your vehicle to an MOT or other service without needing to reveal your PIN code.
The best part about the ghost immobiliser is that it doesn't leave any marks on the inside body of the car. This makes it a perfect choice for people who want to sell their car or build it. This is especially true for electric cars that are becoming more popular than ever. Ghost immobilisers can be installed by an TASSA approved installer or at home if you follow the simple installation guide included with the purchase. It is important to choose an installer that is TASSA-accredited and has passed a stringent set of checks including CRB and identity checks, before being permitted to install the device.
There are no LEDs or Key-Fobs to Give Away Its Location
With so many people spending their time and money maintaining their vehicles to make them neat and presentable the ideal thing to do is for someone to steal it. Ghost immobilisers are discreet and cost-effective security measure that protects your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or even keyless entry.
Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to physical anti-theft devices like steering wheel locks are hidden in your car's wiring. They are almost impossible to locate and are nearly impossible to defeat. They also function in a different way to factory-fitted immobilisers as they do not rely on radio signals but instead connect to your vehicle's CAN Data network. This means that there are no circuit interruptions during installation, and the system is silent.
Ghost immobilisers work by preventing the engine from operating unless an additional pin number or code sequence is entered along with the key fob of your vehicle. This stops thieves from starting your vehicle using the original key fob or relay theft methods. It can deter them completely.
This method of protecting your vehicle is extremely popular and can save you time and money. This allows you to keep the original keys and you can also turn on the valet mode and service mode by entering a pin into your phone. This is perfect for those who have forgotten their PIN, or when you're a valet who wishes to let someone else use your vehicle while you're away. It is simple to alter the pin code at any point so that you can have it set up just the way you want it. This makes the Ghost immobiliser one of the most secure aftermarket solutions on the market today.
TASSA Accreditation
If you're seeking a discrete and undetectable solution to protect your car and its valuables, then our approved by TASSA Ghost II immobiliser may be the best option for your vehicle. The Ghost II system includes systems to protect against signal jamming and device spoofing, both of which are the most common techniques employed by thieves to break into vehicles and steal them.
Created to work with ghost immobiliser problems existing security device, the ghost immobiliser is undetectable and works silently using the CAN data network of the car. This means that there's no need for circuit cuts during installation, which can be detected by thieves using modern diagnostic tools to identify the presence of security systems in vehicles. It doesn't use radio frequencies, which means it isn't possible for thieves to use sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing techniques to locate the ghost immobiliser.
Once activated by the smartphone app (and the PIN sequence is entered), it will block your engine so that if they manage to steal your keys or your car, it will not start. The app allows you to remotely deactivate your system from any location. The application takes less than a minute to disable your immobiliser, which means that even if it's the case that you've forgotten your pin or sold your car, someone else will not be able to drive it away.
A ghost immobiliser is fitted to a variety of vehicles, including motor homes, vans bicycles and plant machinery as well as lawnmowers that are ride-on as well as cars. Adding a ghost immobiliser to your vehicle can lower your insurance costs because it's a method of security that's approved by TASSA and could result in your insurer offering a discounted premium.
Reset Codes
The Autowatch Ghost 2 CAN immobiliser is equipped with the ability to service mode, which allows you to temporarily start the vehicle without using a PIN code. This is a great option when you have to hand your vehicle to valet parking or for servicing. The service mode shuts off after 30mph or a set time period and is a useful feature that protects your vehicle.
The device is a tiny, electronic unit that is concealed in the ignition of your car. It turns off the motor. 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 listening for tell-tale relay clicks from the traditional immobiliser. The Ghost 2 is also undetectable to scanners used by car thieves and does not operate on radio frequencies.
A thief cannot add an additional key or replace the ECU to bypass this system as only the correct PIN code will start your vehicle. The Ghost 2 also includes anti-hijack for a comprehensive security package that can only be activated after the disarm sequence is entered or when the app is authorised.
This technology can be fitted to any vehicle with an engine. This includes motorhomes, vans, and even ride-on mowers. It is crucial to confirm that your installers are licensed and qualified to install this product. Autowatch UK has a list approved installers.
Service Mode
The Ghost 2 immobiliser comes with an option that allows your vehicle to be started and driven without the need for PIN. This is ideal if you need someone else to take your car for a valet or service without having to hand over your keys or fob. You can create a PIN of up to 20 digits and then use the Autowatch App to allow the vehicle to begin if you forget the PIN or don't have your smartphone.
It's also unnoticeable by diagnostic tools that thieves of the future employ since there aren't any radio signals omitted from the device. The Ghost is therefore fully secured from key cloning as well as signal jamming devices, device spoofing, and other immobilisers.
Our system is easy to install, low-risk and doesn't require electrical wiring. The CAN block can be made by using a digital command on the CAN data network, instead of cutting an actual wire. This makes it undetectable to RF scanning technology, and code grabbing that is used by organised thieves gangs.
The Ghost is a CAN bus immobiliser that is the first aftermarket product in the world. It's an essential layer of security for your car. It guards your Porsche from cloning, hacking and key theft by generating an exclusive button push sequence that is only known to you. It utilizes the buttons on your vehicle's factory controls to enter the PIN, so even if the car has been remapped or been fitted with a new ECU it can't be reprogrammed to use a different key or fob and the car won't start.