This Is A Guide To Ghost Immobiliser Problems In 2023
Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser
Ghost Immobiliser will safeguard your valuable possession from theft. This system is discrete and doesn't require additional key fobs to operate.
The device utilizes buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels, door panels and centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be changed up to 20 times. This will then allow your vehicle to start.
Simple PIN code Change Process
With the increasing rate of vehicle thefts, many owners are seeking to improve their security. There are many types of security products that are available from tracking systems to immobilisers and alarms. Not all of them are equally effective in protecting your vehicle. A tracking system may aid in finding your vehicle if it's stolen however, it won't stop the crime. Immobilisers, however are exactly what they state on the tin - they disable your car's motor so that it isn't able to be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it nearly impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.
By using the buttons that are already present in your car The ghost device is able to create an unique sequence that must be entered before the engine can start. This can be done using the indicator stalk, window or heater buttons. In addition to this, there is also an app for mobile devices that can act as an emergency PIN code override, allowing the driver to operate the car without having to use the button sequence. This is especially beneficial if you have to surrender your car for valet parking or servicing because the immobiliser will remain activated and not disabled.
The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that operates with the buttons of your vehicle instead of as a standalone device. It's not just an effective deterrent for vehicle theft and vandalism, but it can be used to secure any future vehicles you own. This makes it a far better investment than a conventional wheel lock.
Small device that is weatherproof
The Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser is an advanced security system that protects your car from key hacking and cloning. It also blocks ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be installed in the vehicle without any wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also immune to jamming devices, which are a common technique that car thieves use to bypass immobilisers.
The advantage of CAN data over traditional systems is that they operate in a silent manner. It's not detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is also unrecognizable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost does not employ LED indicators and instead uses buttons in your vehicle, like the steering wheel, centre console, or doors, to create an unique sequence of disarming. You can even create a sequence that is as long as 20 presses to increase security. The iPhone app allows only one, authenticated connection, with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and communication between the two is encrypted.
The Ghost prevents car thieves adding an ignition key replacement or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser. It will only allow the engine to start if the correct PIN code is entered. It can also be put into Valet/Service mode for temporary operation (with set parameters such as 30mph speed limit) so that you can hand your car over to a valet service or for maintenance without having to enter a pin code.
Tested for each vehicle
The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that connects to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device detects signals to stop your car from starting normally until you enter a customized code. The system can be activated or deactivated via your smartphone's app, without the need for additional wires.
The standard factory immobilisers work by using a transponder that is embedded in the key. It transmits a message to the ECU. The car will start when the correct code is transmitted. However, if a transponder from a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser will not recognise it. This allows the vehicle be stolen and started. A South African company that is at the forefront of vehicle safety systems technology has developed the Ghost immobiliser. It safeguards your car from key cloning, hacking and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away could a thief get it and not be able to drive it.
Ghost uses buttons on your vehicle, such as the indicator stalk, steering wheel, and the door panels, to generate a unique PIN code which must be entered in order to use your vehicle. This is done without any extra hardware, such as keys fobs. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also undetectable by equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, meaning thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing technologies to detect that an installation has been made.
Contrary to physical anti-theft devices such as wheel locks or clamps, Ghost is hidden within the vehicle to ensure that it can't be removed or disabled by thieves. It is even more difficult to get rid of than a car alarm that requires disarming with an action sequence. This makes it a fantastic addition to a GPS tracking device that can be used to locate your vehicle after it's stolen.
Emergency PIN code override
You don't have to look far on social media for stories or videos of vehicles that were stolen using the latest technology tools. This includes key-cloning devices and hacking devices that allow you to start your car without your original key fobs.
Our Ghost immobiliser combats this and gives you an additional layer of security to prevent your vehicle from being taken when it is targeted by thieves. It creates an unique pin code push sequence using your existing buttons on the steering wheel, door panel and the center console. This unique PIN must be entered in conjunction with your original key fob to stop the vehicle from getting started. The unique override pin can be found on a black card that you receive following the installation. It is simple to remember since there aren't any LED indicators.
The device is hidden inside the vehicle's wires and doesn't emit any radio signals, which means it can't be recognized by criminals with diagnostic software that can recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to a tracker.
Unlike other security systems, which rely on a relay in the engine bays, immobilisers CANBUS communicate through CAN databus (brand dependent) with the ECU and BCM of the car. This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely with the use of a digital block of commands to both the ECU and the engine.
These systems can also be connected to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. ghost ii immobiliser must be specified prior to installation. They are also service/valet-mode compatible and are a great alternative to a tracker when having your car in for an electrical fault at the dealership.
Service/Valet mode
In recent times there has been a increase in the number of vehicles stolen without the owner's keys. It's easier than ever before to steal your pride & joy with the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. We have created the Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser to combat this. It stops your vehicle from being driven even if your keys have been copied.
It connects directly to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It's completely quiet since it doesn't use radio frequencies or a key fob. This means it isn't detected by diagnostics or any other car hacking devices. It also protects the user from using a new ECU or key to bypass the system since only the PIN code allows the engine to be started.
The device is concealed inside your car, using buttons on the steering wheel, centre console & door panels. Before you can begin your vehicle, you must enter a unique and reversible PIN code that can be as long as 20 digits.
This is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus to be designed to stop your car being moved away or even started in the event that a PIN code hasn't been entered prior to. If you are driving away with the device armed the indicator will flash on your dashboard that will flash continuously for approximately 300m. Entering your PIN code will disable the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run as normal. If you do not enter your PIN at this time, the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN every time you attempt to start your car.