Ghost Immobiliser Review
As the number of car thefts increases consumers are constantly searching for a way to prevent it. Ghost immobilisers do exactly what it says on the tin.
It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that guards against key cloning or hacking and also stops thieves from driving off with your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be undetectable and hidden. They are integrated into the car buttons and offer protection against key cloning. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from starting until you input a PIN code together with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as 20 presses long and can be alterable by the driver through an app or the buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or a button breaks or you decide to sell your car, you can use an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device to reset the system.
As an added bonus, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals, which means that thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of a security device. They also utilize CAN data network, which does not require cutting wires during installation and is quieter.
Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved however they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are nonetheless recognized as an additional layer of security and could be a way to deter thieves from pursuing your vehicle of choice.
Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers because it can be used with a variety of vehicles that include vans and motorhomes. It also works with electric cars as well as ride-on lawnmowers and motorhomes. This means that it is much more versatile than other types of anti-theft technologies and can be paired with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete car security package.
MotorGuard can provide you with more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands most trusted car security specialists and installers and can provide an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We also offer a free no obligation quote on all of our products and services and will help you select the best security system for your car.
No Key Fobs or LED Signs
Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they are not able to be removed or bypassed. It is also more difficult to hack or locate because it doesn't utilize key-fobs or LED indicators.
The device functions by connecting up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling the creation of a unique PIN code push sequence that you decide on - which can be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. This is similar to how to install a ghost immobiliser you would enter the pin code to secure your credit card. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.
Since it is based on your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and extremely small, meaning that it is virtually impossible for thieves to spot. It communicates with CAN bus, so it is silent and difficult to detect. This makes it the perfect addition to your security system and is particularly useful since it can be used alongside other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.
Another benefit of the ghost installations immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your vehicle, which can be an issue with other aftermarket security products. This is especially appealing to those who wish to keep their pride and joy as authentic as is possible to sell.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs because it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard the Midlands' leading vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this secluded and effective security solution for your car's security. Contact us today to discuss any requirements or to book an appointment in our Coventry workshop.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which require a code to unlock the ECU of your car and then start it, communicate with the ECU via the CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible and invulnerable to hack. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they can be incorporated into a broad variety 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 from being started unless you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is a incredibly high level of security that can help secure your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping.
The reason it's safe is that there is no requirement to add additional components such as key fobs, LED indicators or a remote. Instead, it uses your existing buttons on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered prior to the time your car can begin. This could be as long as 20 actions and functions similarly to the PIN number on credit card.
The device is also concealed, so that thieves are unable to locate it. Additionally, it does not make use of radio signals and operates on the CAN data network, making it totally undetectable to thieves using RF scanning devices.
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 attainable by professionals who have access to the right equipment. ghost immobiliser installation immobilisers protect your pride against many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
It is also able to be linked with an iPhone or an iPhone, which you'll require if you plan to start your car when it is in a garage at home or at work. The app will recognize the phone and permit you to drive without needing a PIN. This functionality is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with as many smartphones as you'd like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete, silent and next generation device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves and impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning, which are all commonly used techniques to bypass normal immobilisers.
The Ghost is a hidden unit that sits inside the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The device connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with the engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and small, making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be hidden under a dash or beneath the steering wheel, or any other area of the vehicle.
Installation is quick and easy, with most installations taking less than two hours. We give a full detailed demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner's manual, installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure that you are satisfied with the product before leaving.
We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. You can rest assured that you will receive a quality installation from a professional company.
The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with many different vehicles. It can be installed on motorhomes and caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawn mowers. As long as there is an energy source, it can be equipped with an immobiliser.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on the original key fob to create an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can be started. The driver can change the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 different actions. This is a much safer method of security than using the key fob on its own because it ensures that nobody else is able to operate your vehicle. This prevents thieves from hacking the system' to gain access to the key code or any information sent to the ECU of the vehicle from it.
As the number of car thefts increases consumers are constantly searching for a way to prevent it. Ghost immobilisers do exactly what it says on the tin.
It's the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser on the market that guards against key cloning or hacking and also stops thieves from driving off with your vehicle.
No Faraday Bags or Radio Signals
Ghost immobilisers, in contrast to other physical security measures such as steering wheel locks or wheel clamps are designed to be undetectable and hidden. They are integrated into the car buttons and offer protection against key cloning. Ghost immobilisers will stop the engine from starting until you input a PIN code together with your key fob. The PIN code can be as long as 20 presses long and can be alterable by the driver through an app or the buttons on the vehicle. If you forget your pin or a button breaks or you decide to sell your car, you can use an emergency PIN code that is unique to each device to reset the system.
As an added bonus, ghost immobilisers are undetectable by diagnostic tools and do not emit radio frequency signals, which means that thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanning technology to detect the presence of a security device. They also utilize CAN data network, which does not require cutting wires during installation and is quieter.
Although ghost immobilisers may not be Thatcham approved however they are TASSA approved and some insurance companies offer lower rates on insurance for vehicles that have an aftermarket immobiliser fitted. They are nonetheless recognized as an additional layer of security and could be a way to deter thieves from pursuing your vehicle of choice.
Autowatch Ghost is unlike factory-fitted immobilisers because it can be used with a variety of vehicles that include vans and motorhomes. It also works with electric cars as well as ride-on lawnmowers and motorhomes. This means that it is much more versatile than other types of anti-theft technologies and can be paired with vehicle trackers to provide the most complete car security package.
MotorGuard can provide you with more details on the new Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch. We are Midlands most trusted car security specialists and installers and can provide an experienced and professional service to help you secure your car's pride and joy. We also offer a free no obligation quote on all of our products and services and will help you select the best security system for your car.
No Key Fobs or LED Signs
Ghost immobilisers are built into the wiring of your vehicle, which means they are not able to be removed or bypassed. It is also more difficult to hack or locate because it doesn't utilize key-fobs or LED indicators.
The device functions by connecting up to your vehicles CAN (Control Area Network) system and enabling the creation of a unique PIN code push sequence that you decide on - which can be up to 20 digits in length - that must be entered before your Range Rover or Land Rover J will start. This is similar to how to install a ghost immobiliser you would enter the pin code to secure your credit card. It is not affected by the process of cloning, or ECU swapping that would normally disable your factory immobiliser.
Since it is based on your vehicle's existing buttons it is weatherproof and extremely small, meaning that it is virtually impossible for thieves to spot. It communicates with CAN bus, so it is silent and difficult to detect. This makes it the perfect addition to your security system and is particularly useful since it can be used alongside other Autowatch technologies, such as the Ghost Bluetooth tag, which allows you to start your car without having to enter your PIN or the ghost app.
Another benefit of the ghost installations immobiliser is that it will not leave any visible marks on the interior of your vehicle, which can be an issue with other aftermarket security products. This is especially appealing to those who wish to keep their pride and joy as authentic as is possible to sell.
The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a TASSA approved product and may reduce your insurance costs because it decreases the likelihood of your car being stolen. It is available for purchase from MotorGuard the Midlands' leading vehicle security specialist and installer. Our certified installers are prepared to install this secluded and effective security solution for your car's security. Contact us today to discuss any requirements or to book an appointment in our Coventry workshop.
Simple PIN Code Change Process
Ghost immobilisers are different from key fobs, which require a code to unlock the ECU of your car and then start it, communicate with the ECU via the CAN data network. This makes them undetectable by diagnostic tools, inaudible and invulnerable to hack. Additionally, the technology of these systems means that they can be incorporated into a broad variety 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 from being started unless you have either the unique PIN or smartphone application that has the ghost app installed on it. This is a incredibly high level of security that can help secure your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping.
The reason it's safe is that there is no requirement to add additional components such as key fobs, LED indicators or a remote. Instead, it uses your existing buttons on the steering wheel and door panels to create an adjustable sequence that needs to be entered prior to the time your car can begin. This could be as long as 20 actions and functions similarly to the PIN number on credit card.
The device is also concealed, so that thieves are unable to locate it. Additionally, it does not make use of radio signals and operates on the CAN data network, making it totally undetectable to thieves using RF scanning devices.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 attainable by professionals who have access to the right equipment. ghost immobiliser installation immobilisers protect your pride against many different kinds of vehicle thefts.
It is also able to be linked with an iPhone or an iPhone, which you'll require if you plan to start your car when it is in a garage at home or at work. The app will recognize the phone and permit you to drive without needing a PIN. This functionality is available on any model of the Autowatch Ghost and can be paired with as many smartphones as you'd like.
Service Mode
The Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser System is a discrete, silent and next generation device that safeguards your vehicle unlike any other. It is undetectable by thieves and impossible to start without a PIN code or app authorisation. It blocks signal jamming, device spoofing, and key cloning, which are all commonly used techniques to bypass normal immobilisers.
The Ghost is a hidden unit that sits inside the wiring harness behind your dashboard. The device connects to the data network in your CAN vehicle and communicates with the engine control units that make it impossible to start your car without the correct sequence. The device is weatherproof and small, making it virtually unnoticeable to thieves. It can be hidden under a dash or beneath the steering wheel, or any other area of the vehicle.
Installation is quick and easy, with most installations taking less than two hours. We give a full detailed demonstration of how the Ghost functions and hand over the owner's manual, installation certification, and the emergency card and ensure that you are satisfied with the product before leaving.
We are the only business to have this certification in Ireland. You can rest assured that you will receive a quality installation from a professional company.
The Autowatch Ghost is compatible with many different vehicles. It can be installed on motorhomes and caravans, motorbikes and ride-on lawn mowers. As long as there is an energy source, it can be equipped with an immobiliser.
The Ghost Immobiliser uses the buttons on the original key fob to create an unintentional disarm sequence (like a PIN code) that needs to be entered before the engine can be started. The driver can change the sequence at any time. It can be comprised of up to 20 different actions. This is a much safer method of security than using the key fob on its own because it ensures that nobody else is able to operate your vehicle. This prevents thieves from hacking the system' to gain access to the key code or any information sent to the ECU of the vehicle from it.