Ghost Immobiliser Review

Consumers are always seeking ways to stop car theft, which is on the rise. The ghost immobiliser does exactly what it says on the tin.

It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that guards against key hacking or cloning and also stops thieves from driving off with your vehicle.

No Faraday Bags and Radio Signals

Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical security measures such as wheel locks or steering wheel clamps are designed to be undetectable and hidden. Incorporated into the vehicle's buttons they offer protection against key hacking, cloning, ECU swapping and even key theft. Ghost immobilisers prevent the engine from running until you enter a pre-determined PIN code sequence alongside your key fob. This code can be as long as 20 presses long and can be changeable by the driver via an app or the buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin a button breaks, or if you sell your vehicle you can utilize an emergency PIN code that's unique to each device to reset the system.

Ghost immobilisers have the added benefit of being unnoticeable by diagnostic equipment and don't emit radio frequency signals. This means that thieves cannot employ sophisticated scanning technology to detect a security device. They also make use of CAN data network, which does not require wire cutting during installation and is quieter.

Although ghost immobilisers aren't Thatcham approved, they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles with an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are however recognised as an extra layer of security and are able to deter thieves from targeting your car's most prized possessions.

Contrary to immobilisers that are factory fitted, the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is designed to work with a range cost of ghost immobiliser vehicles, including motorhomes electric cars, vans, and ride-on lawnmowers. This means it is far more adaptable than other types of anti-theft technology and can be combined with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete security for your car package.

MotorGuard can provide you with more details on the brand new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are the Midlands leading security and car installation experts. We are able to provide you with a professional, friendly service that will help secure your pride and happiness. We offer a no-obligation quote on all our products and services. We can also help you choose the best security system for your car.

No key fobs or LED indicators

Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they are not able to be removed or overridden. It is also more difficult to hack or ghost Immobiliser review locate because it doesn't utilize key-fobs or LED indicators.

The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN (Control Area Network) which allows you to select a unique PIN push sequence of up to 20 digits in length - that is required to start your Range Rover or Land Rover J. It's similar to the way in which you would enter a pin number on your bank card to protect it. It is not affected by the process of cloning or ECU swapping, which would normally disable your factory immobiliser.

It is small and weatherproof, which makes it nearly impossible to be detected by thieves. It is connected to the CAN bus, so it is quiet and hard to spot. This makes it a great addition to your security system. It is particularly useful since it can be used with other Autowatch technologies, like the Ghost Bluetooth tag. The tag lets you start your vehicle without entering your PIN code or the Ghost app.

Another benefit of the ghost immobiliser is that it does not leave any visible marks on the interior of your car, which can be an issue with some other security products sold on the market. This is especially attractive for those who wish to keep their car as authentic as possible when it comes to selling.

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs because it reduces the chance of your car being stolen. MotorGuard is the Midlands' most trusted security expert for vehicles and installer. Our installers are trained to install this secure and efficient solution for your enjoyment and pride. Contact us now to discuss your needs or book an appointment at our workshop in Coventry.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Unlike key fobs which require a code to unlock the ECU and then start your car, ghost immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU through its own CAN data network. They are therefore undetectable, quiet and inaccessible to diagnostic tools. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they are able to be incorporated into a broad range of vehicles such as trucks, motorhomes and plant machinery.

Our Autowatch Ghost system has been created to offer complete security against theft. It prevents your vehicle being started until you have either the unique PIN or the smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is a incredibly secure level of security that can help safeguard your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping.

The reason it is so secure is because there is no requirement to add additional components like key fobs, LED indicators or a remote. Instead, the device utilizes your buttons already on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered before the vehicle can start. This could be as long as 20 actions and functions similarly to the PIN number on credit cards.

The device is completely hidden, meaning that thieves cannot find it. It also doesn't make use of radio waves and works on the CAN network, which makes it completely invisible to thieves who employ scanners with RF.

Many car thieves try to remove the CAN chip from the ECU or even replace it to hide it, however, this method is only possible by professionals with access to the right equipment. The ghost immobiliser can protect your pride against many different types of vehicle thefts.

In addition, it can be linked to an iPhone that you'll require if you need to start your engine of your vehicle when it is located at work or home. This lets you get in and drive without having to enter PIN codes as the app will recognize your phone when it is within close proximity. This feature is available for any model of Autowatch Ghost, and you can connect as many smartphones to it as you'd like.

Service Mode

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser system is a quiet and discreet device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves & impossible to start without your PIN code or app authorization. It even stops key cloning, signal jamming & device spoofing that are commonly used techniques to bypass traditional car immobilisers.

The Ghost is a device that is hidden in the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The unit connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and communicates with engine control units which makes it impossible to start your car if you do not follow the proper sequence. The device is tiny and weatherproof, which makes it invisible to thieves. It can be hidden within the dash, beneath the steering wheel, or anyplace else on the vehicle.

Installation is quick and easy and most installations take just two hours. We show you how the Ghost works in detail and give you the owner's manuals as well as Installation certification. We also give you an emergency card.

We are the only company to have this level of accreditation in Ireland. You can be sure that you will receive a quality installation from a professional company.

The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with many different vehicles. It can also be fitted to motorbikes, motorhomes, caravans and ride-on lawn mowers. If there is an energy source, it can be fitted with an immobiliser.

The Ghost Immobiliser creates a secret disarming sequence (like a pin code) using the buttons on the original key fob that came with your vehicle. This sequence must be entered prior to you can start the engine. It can take up to 20 actions, and it can be changed by the driver at anytime. This is a much more secure security method than using a key fob by itself because it ensures that nobody else will be able to drive your vehicle. It also prevents thiefs from attempting to gain access to your key code or information transmitted to the vehicle's ECU from it.