Ghost Immobiliser 101"The Complete" Guide For Beginners

Why You Need a Ghost 2 Immobiliser Fitting Near Me

Modern day thieves can rob vehicles in less than a minute. They use the vehicle's OBD port to hack into the ECU & then duplicate a key, all from a hidden laptop in the car.

The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser prevents this by sending pin codes to buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels & central console). It is totally undetectable to anyone in your car.

No key fobs, LED indicators or other ways to locate the vehicle are in place.

If you're looking for a way to stop keyless entry theft or key cloning then look no further than the ghost immobiliser. This device protects your vehicle from these types of attacks by preventing the engine from running after a valid pin code has been entered. This is a great method to safeguard your vehicle. Insurance companies for cars consider it a security feature that can reduce the cost of a policy.

The way that the ghost operates is through connecting to your vehicle's CAN data network. Once installed by us at Car Theft Solutions it will only begin when you press a specific button sequence using your personalised override code. This means that any attempt to start the vehicle without entering this code will be met with a loud alarm, and the engine will not start. The criminal will realize that they've been caught and are likely to get out of the vehicle and run off.

This system has the benefit of not transmitting any signals, like a tracker. Thieves cannot use RF receivers to pinpoint your Ghost unit's location. It does not emit any IR (infrared signals) like typical remote control key fobs as well as trackers, making it very difficult to hack or evade.

The Ghost also comes with a valet-mode that can be activated when you are transferring your vehicle to an individual for parking or service. This will turn off the immobiliser CAN for 30mph, and allows you to operate the vehicle normally using your key fob or smartphone app. When the vehicle is parked up again the Ghost will regain full functionality.

Car Theft Solutions is the location to call If you'd like to learn more about Ghost or if you want it installed in your vehicle. We are a family-owned and owned business with more than 10 years of experience in security for vehicles including the Ghost immobiliser installation. We are a Thatcham certified installer of Ghost products and have built our brand on customer satisfaction.

No hacking, cloning, or modifying

The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most advanced immobilisers available on the market, it protects your vehicle from key cloning and hacking making it nearly impossible to steal. The only way to steal your car is physically remove it. Even then, they wouldn't be able start the engine.

This is due to the fact that unlike other immobilisers that simply stop your car from starting if you don't have the fob, the Ghost's clever system actually disconnects the engine control unit to prevent the vehicle from being started. It operates by sending a signal to buttons on your steering wheel, door panel or centre console that can only be deactivated by entering the correct pin code This feature that makes the Ghost impossible to break.

Its sleek and discrete design means that it fits seamlessly into your vehicle with no additional keys or LED indications - it runs independently from your alarm system or tracker from factory. It's a CAN-bus immobiliser, which means that it sits in the vehicle's control network and does no interfere with other devices such as the key fob in your vehicle or alarm.

Unlike other systems that depend on RF scanning or code grabbing, this unique technology is indestructible to thieves because it only transmits an inaudible sequence of pin codes via the buttons on your vehicle's steering wheel, door panels or central console. The Ghost is a groundbreaking product that safeguards your vehicle from theft of keys that are keyless and smart key theft. It does this by creating an individual pin code that must be entered to disarm the device.

The number of keyless entry vehicles on the road is increasing. Thieves are becoming sophisticated and use devices for cloning which can be bought on the internet or in classifieds less than PS15. The cloned key fob could be used to gain access to the vehicle. The standard immobiliser will only stop the car from starting if the criminal has your original key fob. This is not enough protection and it's very easy to get criminals to jam or spoof signals to unlock your car.

Valet mode

An immobiliser that is standard on your vehicle has an electronic chip that transmits the signal when you hit your key fob button, the system will then look for the particular code you have sent from the key to start the vehicle. If the correct signal cannot be received, the system will cut off power and prevent the vehicle from starting. This is the principle behind all immobilisers for cars that are aftermarket. It's a crucial step to protect your vehicle from being stolen, even if someone has your keys or a device that could boost the signal of your key fob.

ghost 2 immobiliser cost immobilisers do more than just stop this. The system, which sits on the CAN bus of your Mercedes, is programmed with a unique PIN code that has to be entered in order to start the vehicle. It is then secured on your application and nobody is able to access it until they have the same pin number that you have.

The system will also stop signal jamming, cloning and hacking (which thieves can use to bypass the immobiliser in your car). If a thief is able to get their hands on the keys to your car or fob, they won't be able to start your car even if it is in a nearby parking lot. They might only steal your car on a flatbed truck and that's highly unlikely.

Valet mode comes as an option that comes with your ghost immobiliser. When activated, the glove box and trunk will be locked so that thieves will not be able to take any personal items to carry with them. It also limits the speed of your Tesla so that it can't be driven at speeds of more than 70mph and disables ludicrous mode. It will also lock your driver profiles and conceal your home and work addresses so that nobody other person can access your personal data on your Tesla dashboard.

If you would like to make use of your car for valet parking or service reasons, simply choose the 'Valet/Service' option in the dashboard app and then enter your 4-digit valet pin on the touchscreen. After this is done, the alarm functions will be removed, but it will still block the ability to start your vehicle until a valid pin has been entered. This is a great option for those who need to transfer their vehicle to others, like taxi drivers or garage mechanics.

The first-ever aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser

The Autowatch Ghost provides unparalleled security and is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser available in the world. It guards against key cloning and hacking and even the theft of keys. This is accomplished through the vehicle's current interface. It does not require additional remotes or fobs and instead works with the vehicle's data network, CAN. This makes it a 'stealth' device.

The device is a circuit board hidden inside your car's engine control unit (ECU). It works quietly. Once activated, it will stop the car from starting unless a PIN is entered. This is the code you will receive when you book an install. This number is required to activate valet, disable the alarm, or let you drive away in a friend's car (if they also have Ghost installed).

It is designed to be invisible from the inside of your vehicle. It does not emit radio signals, but only makes sounds when it is activated. It can be fitted in a variety of different places, making it nearly impossible to detect. It is also low-maintenance and can be fitted together with other systems like a tracker (Brand dependant) to offer the most complete anti-theft system.

Many people opt to put in an immobiliser ghost because they believe that standard security is not enough to prevent their pride and joy from being stolen. Physical deterrents, such as wheel clamps and steering wheel locks are excellent alternatives, but they are not considered "theft-proof" by thieves since they can be easily defeated with the appropriate tools. A ghost immobiliser, however, can't be deceived by thieves because it is hidden inside the vehicle. If activated would shut down components such as the starter motor or fuel system.

A ghost immobiliser is installed for only PS450 which is just a fraction of the cost of other products. It also helps stop your vehicle from being taken. If you're looking to add an extra layer of security to make sure that your pride and joy is secure and safe call us now and we can arrange it for you. We accept credit card payments and offer a three-month interest-free credit with Klarna.