Guards your vehicle against key cloning and prevents thieves from driving your vehicle with your original keys. Our most recent immobiliser connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and a unique PIN has to be entered to start the engine.
Ghost unlike trackers, doesn't emit radio frequency signals and cannot be detected by diagnostic tools. It does not have any LED indicators or buttons that would indicate its presence in your vehicle or van.
Anti-key cloning
The Ghost immobiliser was created to prevent key cloning. This device connects to the CAN data network of your vehicle and creates an unique pin code push sequence using the buttons that are factory-installed on your dashboard and steering wheel. This prevents thieves from being able to start your car. If the incorrect PIN is entered, it will prevent your engine from starting, making it impossible to leave with your pride and Joy.
Ghost immobilisers use a new technology which is very difficult for thieves to defeat. The ghost immobiliser, unlike physical deterrents like wheel locks and steering lock that can be cut, is a discreet electronic device. It isn't identified by thieves since it does not emit radio signals and functions in a quiet manner.
The next generation of immobilisers are capable of protecting your vehicle from a range of threats like key-hacking, cloned keys and relay attacks. It can also stop the thief from adding an additional key or replacing your ECU in the sense that it will not allow the vehicle to start without entering the correct PIN number first.
The ghost immobiliser 2, unlike other immobilisers does not require the use of a remote control or key fob to operate. It can be turned off from the driver's phone by using a simple app. This is ideal for those occasions when you have to give your car over for valet parking or servicing without keys.
The Autowatch Ghost-II is the latest version of our revolutionary ghost immobiliser. It was designed to be as easy and user-friendly as possible, Ghost Immobiliser 2 but remains as secure as ever. This is accomplished by connecting the Ghost-II into the vehicle's data network CAN, meaning that there aren't any additional wires that can be hidden or easily located. It also comes with an inbuilt feature that lets users to deactivate their Ghost-II by connecting it to the vehicle's Bluetooth, so you can go out and drive without any hassle.
OBD port hacking
OBD port hacking has become the latest technique used by professional car thieves. Thieves are able to access your vehicle's OBD by using an laptop, mobile app, and some cables that can be purchased on the internet for less than PS50. Once they have access to your vehicle's OBD port, they can do whatever they like including changing fault codes and tuning your vehicle to taking your joy and pride away in under a minute.
If you have an Ghost immobiliser installed, it will prevent your car from being stolen with this method by requiring that a unique PIN sequence is entered alongside your key fob to start the engine and then drive away. It communicates with the vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN Data Circuit. This is completely undetectable by any scanning technology, RF or code grabbing. It also comes with a Service/Valet option that allows your vehicle to be started without the need for a PIN.
To utilize an OBD hacking device, you'll need to have a laptop with software capable of reading the OBD protocol. This can be purchased for under PS100 on eBay or Amazon. You'll also require an OBD cable that has OBD pins which are connected to the CAN bus. These are available on eBay and Amazon for about PS50. The cable must be spliced into the wiring harness of your car, for example the radio wiring harness.
Once the hacker has gained access to the OBD port of your vehicle, they can send diagnostics to the system with high baud rates, which will crash the car's CAN, and prevent the system from functioning. This can cause the engine to stop and doors to lock, or even the brakes to activate.
No additional key fobs or remotes required.
The car immobiliser is a fantastic piece of anti-theft technology that is utilized by millions of modern vehicles across the globe. An aftermarket immobiliser helps protect your vehicle with engine ECU software that blocks cars from starting when a false transponder is transmitted.
However, it is easy for thieves to bypass an immobiliser system when they have access to the code that allows them to disable it. A burglar could easily remove the battery from many key fobs by prying them open. They can then use a simple tool in order to take out the circuit board inside an immobiliser and replace it with blank. Then, they'll be capable of starting your car.
The TASSA approved Ghost 2 is an immobiliser that does not require any additional keys or remotes. The immobiliser is directly connected to the vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit). This is done by a discrete and silent data loop in CAN that cannot be detected by diagnostic tools, ghost Immobiliser 2 such as those used by high-tech thieves. It also does not utilize a traditional key fob with LED indicators, meaning it's not visible at sight.
It is possible to disable Autowatch's Ghost 2 automatic protection at certain times like during valet parking or a service. Ghost CAN immobilisers have a mode called "Service Mode that you can activate with the push of a button on your phone. The car is still operational however, the maximum speed is restricted to 36 mph.
Contact us today to schedule a demonstration at our workshop. A member of our team will explain how the system works, and give you your Ghost 2 emergency card, installation certificate, and security assurance.
Simple Change of PIN Code
ghost immobiliser for sale is the next-generation device that secures your car without cutting wires, or installing aftermarket key fobs. It connects directly to your vehicles CAN data network and a personal PIN code is programmed in it using buttons on your steering wheel & the dash. The system prevents engine start and cannot be bypassed as no RF signals are emitted from the device. This makes it impossible to detect by sophisticated RF scanning and code grabbing technologies employed by modern thieves.
The PIN code sequence can be altered whenever you want to block previous drivers and even includes an override code in the event of lost sequences. During installation the installer will show how to do this. The system also has the valet mode feature that can be used to temporarily disable the pin input sequence to allow your mechanic or garage can repair the car without needing to know the code. This is ideal for those who want to hand over their car to valet parking / service but don't want to divulge the pin sequence.
Ghost is an unobtrusive system that utilizes the buttons on your car to create an individual and interchangeable PIN sequence. This sequence is entered through the app on your smartphone, which means there are no additional LEDs displayed and your vehicle is protected with no risk of being blocked by hackers or other technology.
Every vehicle is tested
Unlike key fobs that require you to press buttons and a ghost immobiliser can be discreetly installed under your steering wheel or dash so that you don't even know that it's there. The device is connected to the vehicle's CAN data network, and the personalised PIN code is inserted by using the buttons already on your car ghost immobiliser. The system then prevents the engine from starting until this code has been entered before. This means that thieves cannot duplicate the keys of your car or access the OBD to hack into it.
Ghost is a feature that can be found in all vehicles including electric vehicles, motorhomes, vans and bicycles. It's also extremely versatile and can be set to disable in a variety of situations. For instance, it could be set to enter Valet mode when the car is taken to a valet parking or a service provider. This means that your car can be operated within a specified 30mph speed limit. The ghost immobiliser will reactivate itself when it is returned to your home.
Another fantastic feature is that the device can be reset to your personalised PIN code at any time. This is beneficial if you forget the code or the device is inoperable, meaning that it's effectively like new.
The device is also completely unnoticed by anyone who doesn't know what it is. This is due to it running through existing buttons on the dashboard of your car and on the steering wheel and uses the data they send to identify the button that was pressed. This makes it a safe and reliable security system that cannot be tampered by RF scanning or jamming, or door lock pick set.
