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Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy against theft with the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and does not require any additional key fobs 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 will then allow the startup of your vehicle.

Simple change of PIN code

With the increasing rate of vehicle thefts, many owners are looking to improve their security. There are many different types of security products that are available for sale that range from tracking systems to alarms and immobilisers. However, not all of them are equally effective at protecting your car. A tracking device can aid in finding your car if it is stolen, but it will not stop the crime. Immobilisers, however are exactly what they say on the tin – 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 virtually impossible for thieves to steal your vehicle.

The ghost device makes use of the buttons on your car to create an unique sequence that needs to be entered to allow the engine to begin. This can be done by using the window, heater or indicator stalk buttons. There is also a mobile app that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their car without the button sequence. This feature is particularly beneficial if you have to hand your car over to a valet service or parking because the immobiliser will remain activated and not disabled.

The Ghost is a unique and innovative device which works in conjunction with the buttons in your vehicle rather than being a standalone device. This means that it’s not just a highly effective deterrent against vehicle theft but also a transferable device onto any other vehicles you may own, making it more valuable than the traditional lock on your steering wheel.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a high-tech security system that guards your car from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It is a small weatherproof device that communicates with the ECU of your vehicle directly over the CAN bus to disable the motor. It can be plugged into the vehicle without the need for extra wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure that it is compatible with all vehicles. It also is resistant to jamming devices that are a popular technique used by thieves to circumvent immobilisers.

The advantage of using CAN data is that it operates in a silent manner compared to traditional systems. It’s not detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is likewise unreadable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn’t emit LEDs, but instead utilizes the buttons in your vehicle such as steering wheel or centre console panels to create a unique, programmable disarm sequence. This sequence can be extended to up to 20 presses for extra security. The iPhone app allows a single, authorised connection using a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and communication between the two is secured.

The ghost installations also prevents car thieves from adding the key to a new car or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and start the engine. The engine will only start if a valid PIN code has been entered. It can also be put into Valet/Service mode for temporary operation (with specified parameters, such as a 30mph speed limit) so that you can give your car to a valet service or to be serviced without needing to enter a pin code.

Each vehicle is tested

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser for CANbus. It can be connected to the vehicle’s wiring and to the engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts signals to prevent your car from starting up normally until you enter a customized code. The system can be turned off or on by using your smartphone app, without the need for extra wires.

Standard factory immobilisers in vehicles work by having an electronic transponder in the key that transmits an electronic signal to the ECU. If the correct code is transmitted the car will begin however if the transponder is replaced by one from a different vehicle, the immobiliser cannot recognize it. This enables the vehicle to start and be stolen. The Ghost immobiliser has been developed by an South African company at the top of the line in vehicle security technology. It protects your pride and joy from hacking, key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away from thieves could they get it, and they would still not be able to drive the vehicle.

Ghost utilizes the buttons of your car, such as the indicator stalk along with the steering wheel, indicator stalk and door panels to generate an unique, changeable PIN code sequence that must be entered prior to you are able to use your car. This is done without any extra hardware, such as key fobs. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also unrecognizable by devices for diagnosis and transmits radio frequency signals, meaning thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing technologies to identify that the system has been set up.

Unlike physical anti-theft devices like clamps or wheel locks, Ghost is covertly integrated into the vehicle, so it cannot be taken away or disabled by thieves and is more difficult to remove than a car alarm that requires disarming with the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent alternative to a GPS tracker which helps locate your vehicle after it has been stolen.

Emergency PIN code override

You do not 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 devices and hacking tools that allow them to start the vehicle with the original keys.

The Ghost immobiliser helps combat this and gives you an additional layer of security to stop your vehicle from being stolen when it is targeted by thieves. It generates a unique pin code by pushing 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 in order to prevent the engine from starting. The unique PIN for override is on the black card you will receive following installation and is easy to remember as there aren’t any LEDs.

The device is hidden inside the vehicle’s wires, and does not emit radio signals, therefore it cannot be identified by modern thieves using diagnostic software that is able to recognise what type of security system you have installed. This makes it a fantastic alternative to an electronic device for tracking.

Unlike most other security systems, which have a relay inside the engine bay, these CANBUS Immobilisers connect with the vehicle’s ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to disable a vehicle completely, by sending an electronic block to the ECU and engine.

It is also possible to connect an analog immobiliser, alarm or tracker with these systems but this must be specified prior to installing the device. They are also service/valet mode compatible and a great alternative to a tracker you are taking your car in for repairs to an electrical issue at the dealers.

Service/Valet Mode

In recent times, there has seen an increase in the number of cars being stolen from owners without keys. With easy access to key cloning equipment & door lock pick sets it is now easier than ever for thieves to steal your pride and joy. To stop this, we are now offering the Autowatch ferrari ghost installer (efftlab.ru) immobiliser that prevents your car from being driven despite the fact that your keys have been cloned or your vehicle has been stolen.

It directly communicates with your vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit) through the CAN data circuit. It’s completely silent as it doesn’t utilize radio frequencies or keys fobs. It can’t be detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also protects against adding an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the system, since only the correct PIN code will allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden in your car and is reached via the buttons on your steering wheel, the centre console, and door panels. Before you can begin your vehicle, you must enter a unique and reversible PIN code up to 20 numbers.

This is the very first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser that has been designed. It will prevent your vehicle from being started or driven when you don’t enter a PIN code before entering. If the device is armed and you try to drive off it will display an indication on your dash that will flash continuously for about 300m, if you enter your PIN code at this point it will deactivate the anti-hijack system and your vehicle will continue to drive in the normal way. If you don’t enter your PIN at this point the indicator will continue to flash and require a new PIN every time you attempt to start your car.