Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser will safeguard your valuable property from theft. It is discreet and doesn't require additional key fobs.
The device makes use of 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 will then allow the startup of your vehicle.
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With the growing rate of vehicle theft, many owners are seeking to improve their security. There are a variety of aftermarket security devices including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective in protecting your car. While a tracking system may assist in finding your vehicle in the case of theft, it does not stop the crime from occurring in the first instance. Immobilisers, on the contrary are exactly what they claim on the tin - they shut down the motor of your car to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options available on the market, making it almost impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.
The ghost device uses the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence which must be entered to allow the engine to start. This can be done via the indicator stalk or window buttons. Additionally, there is also an app for mobile devices 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, but not disabled.
The Ghost is a very unique and innovative device which works in conjunction with buttons in your vehicle rather than as a separate device. It is not only an effective deterrent for vehicle theft, but it can be used to secure any future vehicles you own. This makes it a more cost-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.
Small device that is weatherproof
The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is a high-tech security system that protects your pride & joy from key hacking and cloning. It also stops ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without additional wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices, which is a common technique used by thieves to get around existing immobilisers.
The benefit of CAN data over conventional systems is that they operate silently. It can't be detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies and is also unrecognizable by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost does not employ LED indicators, but instead uses buttons on your vehicle, like the steering wheel, the centre console, or door panels, to create a unique disarming sequence. This sequence can be extended to up to 20 presses to provide additional security. The iPhone app only allows one connection, using an individual pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is protected.
The Ghost stops car thieves from adding an ignition key that is not in use or replacing the ECU in order to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to start when the correct PIN code is entered. It can be temporarily operated in valet or service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like 30mph speed limit) which means you can offer your vehicle to an attendant or valet without needing to enter an entry code.
Each vehicle is tested
The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that is able to be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device snoops on electronic signals that block your car's system from performing its normal initialization process until you enter an individual passcode. The system can be activated or deactivated by using your smartphone app without the need for extra wires.
Standard factory immobilisers on vehicles function by using an electronic transponder in the key that sends an electronic signal to the ECU. The car will begin to start if the correct code is transmitted. If, however, the transponder from another vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser doesn't recognize it. This allows the vehicle be stolen and started. A South African company that is at the forefront of car security systems technology has developed the Ghost immobiliser. It shields you from hacking or key cloning and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could steal your vehicle is physically towing it away and even then they would not be able to drive it.
Ghost makes use of the buttons on your car, such as the indicator stalk as well as the steering wheel and door panels to generate a unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered before you can drive. This is done without the need for additional hardware, such as a key-fob and can be as long as 20 presses long. It is also unrecognizable by equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, so thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing techniques to determine if a system has been installed.
In contrast to the physical devices that prevent theft, such as clamps or wheel locks Ghost is covertly integrated into the vehicle so it can't be taken away or disabled by thieves. It is also harder to remove than a car alarm, which requires disarming with a button sequence. This makes it a perfect alternative to a GPS tracker, which can help locate your vehicle after it has been stolen.
Override of emergency PIN code
You don't have to look far on social media to see stories or even videos of vehicles that were stolen by car thieves employing the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow you to start your car without your original key fobs.
The Ghost immobiliser helps combat this and gives you an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being stolen if it is targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code when pushing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel and the centre console. This unique PIN has to be entered in conjunction with your original key fob to stop the vehicle from beginning. The unique PIN for override can be found on the black card you will receive following your installation. It's easy to remember since there aren't any LEDs.
The device is hidden in the wiring of your vehicle and doesn't emit radio signals. This means it can't be detected by diagnostic software that can determine the type of security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to a tracker.
Contrary to most security systems, which have a relay in the engine bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU and BCM via CAN data bus (brand dependant). This allows them to disable a vehicle completely by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.
These systems can also be connected to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This should be specified prior to installation. They are also service/valet mode-compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker if you are you are taking your car in for repairs to an electrical issue at the dealership.
Service/Valet Mode
In recent years there has been a increase in the number of vehicles being stolen with no owner's keys. With easy access to key cloning tools and door lock pick sets, it is now easier than ever for thieves to steal your pride and joy. We have developed the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your car from being driven, even if you keys have been copied.
It connects directly to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It's completely silent as it does not use radio frequencies or key fobs. This means it isn't detected by diagnostics or other car hacking devices. It also protects the user from using a new ECU or key to circumvent the system, since only the PIN code allows the engine to be started.
The device is hidden inside your vehicle and is accessed by existing buttons on your steering wheel, the centre console, and door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence up to 20 digits needs to be entered before you are able to start your vehicle.
This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be developed that can prevent your car from being started or driven away if a PIN code isn't entered first. If the device is armed and you attempt to drive away, it will display an indication 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 don't enter your PIN at this time, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new pin code every time you attempt to start your vehicle.