Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Protect your pride & joy from theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. It's discreet and doesn't require additional key fobs.
The device uses buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels and the centre console) to generate a unique pin sequence that can be altered up to 20 times. This will then allow your vehicle to begin.
Simple change of PIN code
With the growing rate of vehicle theft,
installed a lot of owners are looking to improve their security. There are many different types of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket that range from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. Not all of them are equally effective at protecting your vehicle. A tracking system can assist you in locating your car if it is stolen, but it will not prevent the crime. Immobilisers, however perform exactly as they say on the label - they shut down the motor of your car so that it can't be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.
The ghost device uses the buttons on your car to generate an unique sequence that needs to be entered in order for the engine to begin. This can be accomplished using the indicator stalk, window or heater buttons. In addition, there is also an app on mobile that acts as an emergency PIN code override, allowing the driver to operate the car without using the button sequence. This is a great option when you wish to donate your car to valet parking or servicing. The immobiliser will remain in operation.
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 it can also be transferred to any future vehicles you may have, making it more valuable than traditional steering wheel locks.
Small device that is weatherproof
The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is an advanced security device that shields your vehicle from key hacking and cloning. It also stops ECU swapping. It's a small, weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly over the CAN bus to stop the motor. It can be plugged into the vehicle without additional wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices that are a common technique used by thieves to get around existing immobilisers.
The advantage of using CAN data is that it runs silently compared to traditional systems. It isn't detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology, nor can it be identified by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch
auto ghost immobiliser does not use LED indicators, but instead uses buttons on your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console or doors, to create unique sequences for disarming. You can even create a sequence that is as long as 20 presses to provide additional security. The iPhone app is limited to one connection, with an individual pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is secured.
The Ghost also stops car thieves from adding an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser to start the engine. The engine will only run if a valid PIN code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in valet or service mode (with parameters set, such as 30mph speed limit) which means you can offer your vehicle to valet or service without entering the code.
Tested for each vehicle
The Autowatch Ghost is the world's first aftermarket immobiliser on the CAN bus that connects to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects electronic signals to block the system of your vehicle from running its normal start-up routine until you input a custom passcode. The system can be activated and deactivated using your own smartphone application without the need for additional wires.
The factory-installed immobilisers function by using a transponder, which is integrated into the key. It transmits a message to the ECU. If the correct code is sent, the car will start however, if the transponder is swapped with one from a different vehicle, the immobiliser will not recognise it. This allows the vehicle be started and stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of vehicle safety systems technology developed the Ghost immobiliser. It guards you against hacking or key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your vehicle away from thieves could they take it away, and they would still not be able drive it.
Ghost uses buttons on your vehicle, such as the indicator stalk, steering wheel, as well as the doors, to generate a unique PIN code that must be entered in order to use your vehicle. This is done without extra hardware, such as key fobs. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable by equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, meaning thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to identify that a system has been
installed.
Ghost is more difficult to remove than car alarms, which require disarming by pressing several buttons. This makes it an excellent alternative to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your car after it's been stolen.
Emergency PIN code override
You don't have to go far on social media to find stories or even videos of vehicles that have been stolen by car thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking devices that allow them to start your vehicle without the original keys.
Our Ghost immobiliser combats this issue and offers an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being stolen if it is targeted by thieves. It works by creating an individual pin code sequence that is triggered by the buttons you have on the steering wheel, door panel and the centre console. The unique pin code must be entered in conjunction with your original key fob in order to stop the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin can be found on a black card that you receive following your installation. It is easy to remember because there aren't any LED indicators.
The device is hidden in the vehicle's wires, and does not emit radio signals, therefore it isn't able to be identified by modern criminals using diagnostic software that can identify the security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to the tracker.
Contrary to most security systems that use a relay in the engine bay, CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependant). This allows them to shut down a vehicle completely, by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.
It is also possible to connect an analogue immobiliser, alarm or tracker to these systems, but this has to be specified before installing the device. They are also compatible with valet/service modes and is a great alternative to a tracker device when you take your car to the dealer to address an electrical problem.
Service/Valet Mode
In recent times, there has been a increase in vehicles that are stolen without owners' keys. It's easier than ever before to steal your pride & joy thanks to the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. To stop this, we are now offering the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven even if your keys have been cloned or your vehicle was stolen.
It communicates directly with your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit), via the CAN data loop. It's completely silent since it doesn't use radio frequencies or a key fob. This means it cannot be detected by diagnostics or other car hacking devices.