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Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Guard your precious possessions against theft with the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and does not require any additional key fobs in order to operate.

The device makes use of buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels and the centre console) to generate a unique pin code sequence that can be changed up to 20 times. This will then allow the startup of your vehicle.

Simple change of PIN code

Many homeowners are upgrading their security because of the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many types of security devices that are sold aftermarket from tracking systems to immobilisers and alarms. However, not all of these are equally effective in protecting your car. A tracking system can help you locate your car if it is stolen however, it won't prevent the crime. Immobilisers, on the contrary perform exactly as they claim on the label - they shut off your car's engine so that it can't be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.

The ghost device utilizes the buttons on your car to create a unique sequence that must be entered in order for the engine to begin. This can be accomplished using the indicator stalk windows or heater buttons. There is also a mobile app that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their car without the need to use the button sequence. This option is particularly beneficial if you have to hand your car over for valet parking or servicing since the immobiliser is activated, but not disabled.

The Ghost is an unique and innovative device that operates with the buttons of your vehicle instead of as a separate unit. This means that it is not just a powerful protection against theft of your vehicle, but also a transferable device to any future vehicles you may own, making it more valuable than a traditional steering wheel lock.

Weatherproof small device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security system that guards your car from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It is a small, weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly through the CAN bus to stop the motor. It can be installed in the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been thoroughly tested to make sure it is compatible with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices that are a common technique used by thieves to bypass existing immobilisers.

The benefit of CAN data over traditional systems is that they work silently. It can't be detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is also undetectable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost does not use LED indicators but instead utilizes buttons in your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console or door panels, to create a unique sequences for disarming. You can even make this sequence as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app lets you make only one, authenticated connection with a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops car thieves from using an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser to start the engine. The engine can only be started if a valid PIN code has been entered. It can also be put into Valet/Service mode for temporary operation (with defined parameters like a 30mph speed limit) to allow you to transfer your vehicle to a valet service to be serviced without needing to enter a PIN.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that can be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals to disable the system of your vehicle from performing its normal start-up routine until you input the passcode you have created. The system can be turned on and off through your smartphone's application without the need for wires.

The factory-installed immobilisers function with a transponder which is built into the key. This transmits a signal to the ECU. The car will begin to start if the correct code is sent. However, if the transponder of a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser won't recognise it. This allows the vehicle start and be stolen. The Ghost immobiliser has been developed by an South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields you from hacking or key cloning and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could take your vehicle is physically towing it away and even then, they wouldn't be able to drive it.

Ghost makes use of buttons on your vehicle, including the indicator stalk, the steering wheel, and doors, to generate an individual PIN code which must be entered to use your vehicle. It does this without extra hardware, such as a keyfob. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also undetectable to diagnostic equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves are not able to make use of sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing technology to determine if a security system has been installed.

Ghost is harder to remove than car alarms, which require disarming using several buttons. This makes it an excellent complement to a GPS tracking device that can be used to locate your vehicle after it's stolen.

Override of emergency PIN code

You do not have to look long on social media sites to find stories or videos about cars that have been stolen using the latest technology tools. Key-cloning devices, for instance, and hacking tools that allow thieves to start the vehicle without your original keys.

Our Ghost immobiliser fights this and provides you with an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being taken in the event of being targeted by thieves. It creates a unique pin code push sequence using your buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console. This unique PIN is entered in conjunction with your original key fob in order to stop the engine from getting started. The unique override pin can be found on the black card you will receive following installation. It is simple to remember as there are no LED indications.

The device is hidden within the vehicle's wires, and does not emit radio signals, therefore it can't be detected by modern thieves using diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

Unlike most other security systems that use an engine relay bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependant). This allows them to disable the vehicle completely by sending the use of a digital block of commands to both the ECU and the engine.

It is also possible to connect an analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker with these systems, however this must be specified prior to installing the device. They are also fully service/valet mode compatible and a good alternative to a tracker you have your car checked for repairs to an electrical issue at the dealer.

Service/Valet mode

In recent years there has seen an increase in the number of cars being stolen from owners without keys. It's easier than ever before to steal your pride and joy with the availability of key cloning devices and door lock picks. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if you keys have been cloned.

It directly communicates with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the data loop called CAN. It is completely silent, because it does not utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. This means that it can't be detected by diagnostics or other vehicle hacking devices. It also stops the user from using the new ECU or key to bypass the system because only the PIN number allows the engine to start.

The device is hidden within your car using existing buttons on the steering wheel, the centre console and door panels. A unique & changeable PIN code sequence that can be as long as 20 digits must be entered before you can start your vehicle.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser CAN bus that has been created that will stop your car from being started or driven away if a PIN code isn't entered before. If the device is armed and you attempt to drive away, it will display an indicator on your dash, which will flash on a regular basis for approximately 300m. If you type in your PIN code at this point, it will deactivate the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to drive as normal. If you do not enter your PIN code at this time the indication will continue to flash and will require another PIN code for every attempt to start your car.