Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and doesn't require additional key fobs in order to operate.

The device utilizes buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels and the centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be modified up to 20 times. This allows your vehicle to begin.

Simple PIN Code Change Process

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are a variety of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of these are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. A tracking system can help you locate your vehicle in the event of it being stolen however, it won't stop the crime. An immobiliser, on the other hand does exactly what it says on the tin: it shuts down your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to steal your car.

Using the existing buttons in your car The ghost device generates a unique sequence which must be entered before the car's engine will start. This can be accomplished by using the window, heater or indicator stalk buttons. In addition it is possible to use an app on mobile that can act as an emergency PIN code bypass and allow the driver to operate the car without having to use the button sequence. This feature is particularly useful if you need to surrender your car to a valet service or parking because the immobiliser will still be activated and not disabled.

The Ghost is a truly unique and ingenious device that is used in conjunction with the buttons of your car rather than as a separate device. It is not only an effective deterrent to theft of your vehicle and vandalism, but it can also be used on any future vehicles you own. This makes it a much more cost-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.

Weatherproof small device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that guards your vehicle from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It is a weatherproof tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus to disable the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without any wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also resistant against jamming devices that are a popular method used by car thieves to get around immobilisers.

The advantage of CAN data over traditional systems is that they work silently. It is not able to be detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing techniques, nor can it be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost does not produce LED indicators and instead uses the buttons inside your vehicle, such as the steering wheel or centre console panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. You can even create a sequence that is as long as 20 presses for added security. The iPhone app is limited to one connection, with an individual pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also prevents car thieves from using a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and start the engine. The engine will only run if a valid PIN code has been entered. It can be temporarily operated in the Valet/Service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like a 30mph speed limit) which means you can give your car to valet or service without entering the code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that can be connected to your vehicle's existing wiring and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts signals to prevent your car from operating normally until you enter a specific code. The system can be activated or deactivated through your smartphone's app without the need for wires.

Standard factory immobilisers for automobiles function through an electronic transponder in the key that sends an indication to the ECU. The car will start when the correct code is sent. If, however, the transponder of a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser won't recognise it. This allows the vehicle be started and stolen. The ghost immobiliser problems immobiliser was developed by a South African company at the forefront of vehicle security systems technology. It shields your vehicle from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. The only way thieves could steal your vehicle is physically towing it away, and even then they wouldn't be able to drive it.

Ghost utilizes the buttons of your car, such as the indicator stalk along with the steering wheel, indicator stalk and door panels to create a unique PIN code that is changeable that must be entered prior to you are able to use your car. This is performed without the need for extra hardware such as keys-fobs, and can be as long as 20 presses long. It is also inaccessible to diagnostics equipment and does not transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves are not able to make use of sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing techniques to determine if security systems have been installed.

Ghost is more difficult to get rid of than car alarms that require disarming by pressing the buttons. This makes it a fantastic alternative to an GPS tracking device which can be used to locate your vehicle after it's been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You don't need to look too far on social media to see stories or even videos of vehicles that have been taken by thieves using the most advanced technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning devices as well as hacking tools that allow them to start the vehicle without your original keys.

Our ghost tracker installation immobiliser combats this and provides you with an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being stolen when it is targeted by thieves. It generates an individual pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and on the centre console. The unique pin code is entered along with your original key fob to stop the engine from getting started. The unique override pin is on the black card that you will receive following installation. It is simple to remember since there are no LED indications.

The device is hidden in the vehicle's wires and doesn't emit any radio signals, so it can't be recognized by thieves using diagnostic software that is able to recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

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

These systems can also be connected to a separate analogue alarm immobiliser, tracker or alarm. This must be specified prior to the installation. They are also compatible with valet/service modes and an excellent alternative to a tracking device if you bring your vehicle to the dealer for an electrical issue.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent years, there has been a increase in vehicles that are stolen without owners' keys. With the ease of access to key cloning equipment and door lock pick sets it is now much easier for thieves to take your prized possessions. To prevent this from happening, we have launched the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven despite the fact that your keys have been cloned or your vehicle has been stolen.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop called CAN. It's completely silent since it doesn't use radio frequency or keys fobs. This means it isn't detected by diagnostics or other vehicle hacking devices. It also shields against the possibility of adding an additional key or replacing the ECU to get around the system, since only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden within your car and is accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, center console, and door panels. Before you can begin your vehicle, you must enter a unique, changeable PIN code up to 20 numbers.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be designed to stop your car being moved away or even started if a PIN code isn't entered prior to. If you're driving away with the device armed the indicator will flash on your dashboard which will flash continuously for around 300m. Entering your PIN code will turn off the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to function normally. If you do not enter your PIN code at this point, the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN code for every attempt to start your car.