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Ghost 2 Immobiliser Installation

A Ghost immobiliser shields your vehicle from key hacking and cloning. It also helps stop door lock picks. It is operated by using the vehicle's buttons that are factory-installed (such as the steering wheel control, door panel and the central console) to create an unique pin code push sequence that is changeable every time you use it.

This makes it virtually impossible to figure out the sequence of events, which means that the vehicle cannot be driven away or even started. It also stops signal jamming and device spoofing.

No Key Fobs or LED Indicators

Many thieves target vehicles with keys. If they can get your vehicle key signal or copy your key fob they could use it to allow your car to start and drive away. This is why it's a great idea to get an immobiliser fitted on your van or car. It's a simple device that stops the engine from running without the use of a key or immobiliser code. There are many different kinds of immobilisers to choose from. Some are designed to be hidden in your vehicle while others are weatherproof and are able to be installed in a location which is more visible.

Ghost Immobilisers are one of the most sought-after and most reliable types. It's a weatherproof device that connects to the CAN network of your vehicle. It functions in a similar manner like a key fob however, it doesn't have LED indicators or buttons on the steering wheel that would indicate its presence. It is hidden inside the vehicle or van and communicates directly with the ECU.

It's also inaccessible to any diagnostic tool for vehicles and will block your vehicle from beginning until the correct PIN code is entered. The system is also tamper-proof, so it's impossible for a thief to alter or remove the ghost unit.

The Ghost Immobiliser offers a excellent protection for your vehicle or van against hacking and key cloning. It does this by using an individual PIN code that only you know. You select a sequence to disarm that you can program yourself and can be as short or long as you want. Then, you enter it into the Ghost app on your phone whenever you are driving. The system can be transferred to a different vehicle if you move throughout the life of owning it.

Often these systems are linked to the OBD port to allow it to recognize your key or fob. However, high-tech thieves have discovered ways to hack these systems and then start the vehicle, even if keys are not present. It is for this reason that it is suggested to install a ghost immobiliser. The device can prevent your Mercedes from starting until the correct PIN code is entered. This can be set by you, and is only accessible to you and your installer.

No OBD Port Hacking

The ghost immobiliser blocks your car from starting without the correct pin code. It is designed to guard against key cloning and other forms of theft that are common.

In contrast to other security systems that feature LED indicators or key-fobs, ghost immobilisers are hidden and operate completely silently through the CAN data network. This means that thieves can't detect the presence of a ghost immobiliser even if they're using advanced technology for RF scanning and code grabbing technology.

The device is located in the engine bay, and is connected to the ECU (Engine Control Unit). It is able to communicate with buttons on the factory of your vehicle, and allows you to create a unique sequence of buttons that will start your vehicle. This can be entered through the steering wheel, door ghost immobilisers, the tracker panels or the centre console. The PIN can be changed at anytime and can have up to 20 numbers.

Modern vehicles are filled with CAN bus data which means that thieves are able to use various methods to break into your car and disable security systems. One method is to use the OBD port (On Board Diagnostics). With the right tools, thieves can access the OBD port in your vehicle and use a laptop in order to disable your car's alarm, code new key and then drive away. This hack is very efficient and can be completed within a matter of minutes.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser stops this by communicating with the ECU via the CAN data network. This is undetectable by vehicle diagnostics and there are no radio signals, making it nearly impossible for thieves to find and alter the system. In addition the ghost is resistant to jamming devices that can be used to disable other security systems within your vehicle.

You can also put the ghost into Service mode. This lets you offer your car for valet parking, or service without giving anyone your buttons or key fobs. The ghost will exit the Service mode based upon the speed, time or the pin code that you've set. This is a great way to safeguard your car from thieves who use high-tech technology while at work or on vacation.

No Key Theft

The ghost 2 immobiliser is an CAN bus device. This means it is a part of the vehicle's CAN data networks meaning it cannot be identified by any diagnostic tool that thieves use to scan & hack into modern cars. It also does not send any radio signals like trackers, making it not visible to anyone else than you or your trained installer.

Ghost immobiliser differs from other security systems for cars that rely on key fobs, or LED indicators. It uses the buttons on your vehicle to generate a unique sequence of disarming. This sequence can be as short or long as you like, and it must be entered before your J can be driven.

You can change your PIN at any time, ensuring that even if you give another person your keys or forget your own PIN for a few hours or so, your vehicle is safe. This is particularly important when you drop your vehicle off for cleaning or service, or if you have to take it to a local garage to make repairs. You can still drive your vehicle with no worries about a burglar taking it.

The Ghost device's thief-proofing technology is an absolute game changer. It's an excellent alternative to physical deterrents such as wheel clamps or a steering wheel lock. It is more difficult to get around since it does not rely on any external components and does not emit any signal.

The only way in which the Ghost can be defeated is by physically altering the wiring of your CAN data network which we do not recommend in any way. This is why it's crucial to ensure that your installation is completed by an approved TASSA Registered Ghost Installations team. Our team is highly qualified and insured. This provides you with assurance that your Ghost Car Security system will be a genuine Tassa-approved item.

No Key Cloning

The Ghost 2 is the latest immobiliser that secures your Lexus. It protects against key-cloning hackers and theft. By using the original buttons of your vehicle, it creates a discrete pin code sequence that you can control and only you are able to start your vehicle. The system is completely concealed, sealed and hidden within the harness of the vehicle, which makes it unnoticeable to thieves. If a thief did manage to gain access they would be prevented from driving away by speed or entering the PIN code. You can also put the car into service mode so that it can temporarily start and drive your car. This can be done with the app or a Bluetooth tag that is sold separately. It can also be removed at any point.

Online key cloning is very frequent and allows thieves to take cars without having the original keys. This is why having an immobiliser installed is crucial, particularly if you have spent a lot on your prized possession.

A ghost immobiliser is very different from the factory immobiliser that comes with your vehicle. The standard factory-fitted immobilisers utilize a chip inside the ECU to communicate with a fob or key and allow the car to start. ghost immobiliser tracker immobilisers prevent this by putting an additional layer of security to your vehicle, making it impossible to start the engine without a unique pin number or code sequence being entered. This also stops hacking, device spoofing and signal jamming. These are all methods that can be used to unlock a normal immobiliser that is fitted by the manufacturer.

The most appealing thing about ghost immobilisers is that it is virtually impossible to disable it or hack it. This is due to the fact that it is connected to the CAN bus and operates in a manner that it is not visible to thieves. This is a huge advantage because it means that a vehicle that has been stolen won't be able to be driven away again as it won't be able to start.

This will also stop the towing of a vehicle since the Ghost will lock automatically once it has read that trigger speed of 0mph. This is a great benefit since it stops the thief from being able to take away the ghost, and then tow your vehicle away.