Ghost Immobiliser Review
Consumers are always looking for ways to prevent car theft, which is on the rise. The ghost immobiliser does exactly that.
It's the world's first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that shields your vehicle from key cloning, hacking or keyless entry. It also prevents thieves from stealing your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
In contrast to other physical anti-theft devices like wheel locks or steering wheel clamps, ghost immobilisers are made to be concealed and undetectable. Integrated into the vehicle's buttons, they provide protection against key hacking, cloning, ECU swapping, and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from running until you input a PIN code along with your key fob. This code can be as long as 20 presses long and is alterable by the driver through an app or the buttons of the vehicle. If you forget your pin, a button breaks or you sell your car, there's an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device that can be used 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 cannot use sophisticated scanning techniques to detect a security device. They also utilize CAN data network, which doesn't require cutting wires for installation and is more quiet.
Ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved, but they are TASSA-approved. Certain insurers will offer lower rates for insurance to vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser. However, they are recognized as an additional layer of security that could deter thieves.
Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range of vehicles including motorhomes, vans, electric cars and ride-on lawnmowers. This makes it more versatile than other anti-theft devices and can be paired up with vehicle trackers for the best car security package.
If you would like to know more about securing your vehicle with the new Ghost immobiliser by Autowatch, then please contact us at MotorGuard. We are the Midlands leading security and vehicle installation specialists. We are able to provide you with a professional, helpful service that will secure your pride and happiness. We provide a free quote on all of our products and services. We can also help you select the right system for your car.
No key fobs or LED indicators.
Ghost immobilisers are incorporated into the wiring of your vehicle, meaning they are not able to be removed or overridden. It is also harder to locate or hack because it doesn't use key-fobs or LED indicators.
The device works by linking up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling an individual PIN code push sequence you choose - which can be as long as 20 digits long - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will begin. It's like the way in which you would enter a pin number on your bank card to secure it. It is not affected by cloning or ECU swapping which would normally disable the factory immobiliser.
Because it utilizes your vehicle's buttons, it is weatherproof and extremely small and compact, making it virtually impossible for thieves to detect. It communicates with the CAN bus, which means it is also silent and hard to spot. This makes it a great addition to your security system. It is particularly useful because it can be used in conjunction with other Autowatch technologies, like the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag lets you start your vehicle without entering your PIN or the Ghost app.
Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it will not leave visible marks on the interior of your vehicle which is an issue with some other security products that are sold aftermarket. This is particularly attractive to those who wish to keep their pride and joy as authentic as they can to sell.
The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser, 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, the Midlands most trusted security specialist for vehicles and installer. ghost immobiliser installers near me trained installers are ready to fit this discreet and effective security solution for your car's security. 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 use codes to unlock the ECU and then start your car ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU via its own CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable by diagnostic tools, silent and unhackable. Additionally, the technology of these systems ensures that they are able to be fitted to a wide range of vehicles including trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.
Our Autowatch Ghost system has been created to offer complete security against theft. It works to prevent your vehicle being started until you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application with the ghost application installed on it. This is a remarkably high level of security that will safeguard your vehicle against key duplicates. Hacking and ECU Swapping.
It is secure because it doesn't require any additional components like key fobs or LED indicators. The device uses the buttons on your door panels and steering wheel instead of creating the sequence that is changed before your car starts. This could be up to 20 times long and is similar to the PIN number on credit cards.
Additionally it is completely concealed and won't divulge the location of the device to burglars. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and works on the CAN network, making it totally invisible to thieves who employ scanners with RF.
A lot of car thieves will try and remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to avoid detection. However this is only possible by professionals with access to the right equipment. This is why the ghost immobiliser is effective and can be used to safeguard your pride and joy against many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
Additionally, it can be linked to an iPhone which you'll need to have if you want to start the engine when your car is in a garage at work or at home. The app will detect the phone and permit you to drive without needing a PIN code. This feature is available on any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can pair as many smartphones with it as you'd like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete silent, quiet and next-generation device that will protect your vehicle unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves and is impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorization. It also stops key cloning, signal jamming & device spoofing that are commonly used to get around the standard car immobilisers.
The Ghost is a unit that is 'hidden' in the wiring harness in your dash. The unit connects to your vehicle's CAN data networks and communicates with the engine control units to make it impossible to start the vehicle without following the correct sequence. The device is small and weatherproof, making it invisible to thieves. It can be hidden within a dash panel, underneath the steering wheel, or else on the vehicle.
The installation process is quick and easy with most installations taking about two hours. We will show you how the Ghost performs in detail and give you the owner's manuals and installation certification. We also provide the emergency card.
We are the only company to have this level of accreditation in Ireland. This means that you can be assured that you will receive professional and quality installation.
The Autowatch Ghost can be fitted to a variety of vehicles. It can be fitted to motorhomes and caravans as well as motorcycles and ride-on lawn mowers. As long as there is a power source it can have an immobiliser fitted.
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 modify the sequence at anytime. It can include up to 20 different actions. This is a more secure method of security compared to using a key fob, since nobody else will be able drive your vehicle. This prevents thieves from hacking the system' to gain access to the key code or information transmitted to the ECU of the vehicle. it.