7 Things You'd Never Know About Ghost Immobiliser Installer
Ghost Immobiliser Range Rover
A ghost immobiliser range rover is a great option to safeguard your Range Rover against key cloning or hacking as well as key theft. The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is installed discreetly in your original wiring harness and provides an automatic security feature.
You can also disarm the system without difficulty by using an iOS or Android application.
What is a ghost immobiliser?
If you're lucky enough to have a Range Rover, it's only normal to safeguard it from theft. Unfortunately, as more and more vehicles are becoming keyless and hackable thieves can steal your joy and pride away in a matter of minutes. This is why ghost immobilisers are so vital.
Ghost immobilisers are device that will prevent your vehicle from starting until a unique pin code is entered. This code is entered via buttons within the vehicle like those on the steering wheel, the centre console or door panels and only you will be able to identify the pin code. The device detects vibrations, contact, damage, or even attempts to gain entry into your vehicle.
The device is connected to the CAN data network of the vehicle and will only begin the engine when the correct pin is entered. This means that a burglar cannot simply add a key or replace the ECU because it won't recognise these modifications. It is also designed so that it is not detected by diagnostic tools or hacked using radio signals.
With this in mind, it is essential that you get your Range Rover ghost installed as soon as possible. The device will not only fight hacking, but also help to protect your car against key replication, signal jamming, and vehicle fraud.
Ghost is a next generation immobiliser that does not need to cut wires or install aftermarket key fobs. The unique device is connected to the CAN system and makes use of buttons from the factory to generate an PIN code push-sequence which is required to enter in order to start driving the vehicle. This is the best security measure for your Range Rover against hacking and other modern-day methods of vehicle theft.
Once you've had your Range Rover Ghost installed it is extremely simple to use. The system can be disarmed and rearmed with the specialized iOS and Android apps, or with a ghost 2 Bluetooth Tag (sold separately). You can also activate valet mode, which allows you to control your vehicle according to pre-set parameters without needing the PIN code. This is ideal for handing it over to a valet.
Protection from Key Cloning and Key Theft
The Ghost is an immobiliser that's next-generation that is designed to shield your Range Rover from modern car thieves. As opposed to other immobilisers which require a special key fob to operate, the Ghost is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle, so it isn't detected by a thief without dismantling the vehicle. This makes it a perfect solution to avoid the latest methods of theft, such as key cloning or key theft.
The device connects to the CAN network within your vehicle and allows you to create a unique PIN code using the buttons on your dash or the steering wheel. When you enter this PIN code and press the button, the Ghost will block your Range Rover from starting unless it receives the correct PIN sequence. The thief would have to spend hours figuring out a sequence of button presses in order to break into your vehicle and steal it.
Since the device is based on the CAN data network, there is no danger of installing it and it can be put anywhere within your vehicle. The unit does not emit any signals, therefore thieves cannot use sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology to identify it. In addition, because it communicates with the ECU via the data bus to immobilise your vehicle, thieves is unable to detect the distinct clicking of a traditional immobiliser relay.
The Ghost is sealed, which means it cannot be damaged or removed. It's also small enough to fit inside the vehicle harness, so it can't easily be detected by a potential criminal who may try to disable it by cutting wires or cutting the harness.
The Ghost is a tried and tested solution to safeguard your Range Rover against key-cloning, key theft and hacking. It's not a replacement for other methods of defence, such as parking your Range Rover in a garage or driveway where possible so that thieves will be unable to remove it of the driveway and drive away.
Can a Ghost be hacked?
With Range Rovers consistently featuring in the top 10 most stolen cars every year, it can be worrying for owners. This is because of the keyless entry feature of the vehicle, which makes it a perfect vehicle for thieves. Using techniques such as 'relay attack', they could steal your car from your driveway undetected and in just a few seconds.
There are ways to protect yourself as well as your pride and joy against these criminals. The most effective way is to install a ghost immobiliser. This state of the art device stops your car from starting unless an additional code sequence is entered along with your key fob. It does this by using buttons on your car like those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre consoles to allow you to generate a disarm sequence (like pin codes) which must be entered before the car starts and drives away. This will not only stop your vehicle from being copied by hackers but will also deter thieves from trying to steal it in the first place.
Installing a ghost immobiliser in your Range Rover is easy and quiet. There is no wiring required. It utilizes the CAN data circuit to communicate with your ECU and cannot be detected using radio signals or diagnostics and can be utilized in conjunction with your key fob so no more needing to carry around a separate remote control.
The most modern aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser on the market, the Autowatch Ghost is Tassa approved and offers the highest security level to safeguard your Range Rover from hacking, key cloning, and even key theft. It will disable the functions of your vehicle's key until the unique pin code is entered. This will shut down the engine and protect your vehicle from being towed by thieves, even if they possess your keys.
You might have seen videos on YouTube that claim that you can bypass any can bus stopper using a paperclip, but this isn't true. The only way to bypass ghost immobilisers is by using specialized tools that are designed to be compatible with a specific car, and they aren't available in the UK. We offer a full money-back GUARANTEE* on every Ghost installation we carry out in the UK.
Service Mode
Despite being among the most technologically advanced vehicles available, the Range Rover is still a popular target for thieves. Installing a ghost immobiliser can help to deter them from your vehicle and ensure that your car stays secure all the time. The system is discrete and undetectable to thieves as it does not emit any kind of signal - unlike other systems that employ LEDs or key-fobs. Instead, it utilizes the buttons on your steering wheel, door and dashboard to generate an unique sequence that must be entered before the vehicle can begin. Here's how it works:
Manufactured by Autowatch and installed by Eurotec Motors, the ghost immobiliser prevents your vehicle from starting until a specific sequence of buttons is hit. This unique sequence is only understood by you and is able to be altered at any time. This means that even if your car is stolen, a burglar is unable to start it since they don't know the code. The system can also be incorporated with external alarms and trackers (Brand dependent). This will add an extra layer of security for your vehicle, since the immobiliser will take precedence over signals from external devices.
Once installed you can easily arm and disarm your Ghost using the smart-phone app that comes with it or a Bluetooth tag (Sold separately). They allow you to arm your vehicle without needing to remember your PIN number. You can also turn the device to transport mode, which is great when you drop your car off at a garage or valet parking. This will disable all automatic alarms for theft for a period of 10 hours - keeping your vehicle secure while being transported.
Contact our team if you are interested in learning more about Ghost Immobilisers for Range Rovers or If you'd like to know more about the product. ghost immobiliser 2 offer an installation service that is mobile throughout the UK and can run you through a complete demonstration of how it functions. We will give you the owner's manual, installation certificate and emergency card for your vehicle as well as a 2-year warranty for the device.