Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Protect your pride & joy against theft by using the Ghost Immobiliser. This system is discrete and does not require additional key fobs.

The device uses buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels and the centre console) to generate a unique pin sequence that can be changed up to 20 times. This then authorizes the startup of your vehicle.

Simple PIN code change process

Many homeowners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many different types of security gadgets that are sold aftermarket including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However they do not all are equally effective in protecting your car. While a tracking system may assist you in locating your car in the case of theft, it does not stop the crime from happening in the first instance. Immobilisers, on the contrary, does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables your car's engine so that it cannot be started. The Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is one of the most advanced options on the market, making it virtually impossible for thieves to take your vehicle.

The ghost device makes use of the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence that must be entered in order for the engine to begin. This can be accomplished 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 having to use the button sequence. This is especially beneficial if you have to surrender your car for valet parking or servicing since the immobiliser will still be activated and not disabled.

The ghost immobiliser installer is a very unique and innovative device which works in conjunction with buttons in your vehicle rather than being a standalone device. It's not just an effective deterrent for vehicle theft however, it can be used to secure any future vehicles you own. This makes it a more cost-effective option than a traditional wheel lock.

Weatherproof, tiny device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser car Immobiliser is a high-tech security system that safeguards your vehicle from key cloning and hacking. It also prevents ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that communicates directly with your vehicle's ECU over the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be installed in the vehicle without additional wiring and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices that are a common technique used by thieves to bypass existing immobilisers.

The benefit of using CAN data is that it runs silently compared to traditional systems. It can't be detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technology and is also undetectable by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost doesn't produce LED indications and uses the buttons in your vehicle, such as the steering wheel, centre console or door panels to create a unique, customizable disarm sequence. This sequence can be extended 20 presses to provide additional security. The iPhone app allows only one, authenticated connection, with a pairing code that is unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops thieves from stealing an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and start the engine. It will only allow the engine to run when the correct PIN code is entered. It is possible to operate temporarily in valet or service mode (with the appropriate parameters, like 30mph speed limit), so you can offer your vehicle to an attendant or valet without entering a code.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket immobiliser ghost on the 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 to disable the system of your vehicle from running its normal start-up routine until you input a custom passcode. The system can be turned on or off via your smartphone's app, without the need for extra wires.

Standard factory immobilisers in automobiles function through a transponder inside the key that transmits a signal to the ECU. If the correct code is sent the car will start, but if a transponder is replaced by one from another vehicle the immobiliser will not recognise it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be started and stolen. The Ghost immobiliser has been developed by a South African company at the top of security systems for vehicles technology. It shields you from hacking or key cloning and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could take your vehicle is physically towing it away and even then, they would not be allowed to drive it.

Ghost makes use of buttons in your vehicle, such as the indicator stalk, the steering wheel, and the door panels, to create unique PIN codes that needs to be entered to use your car. It does this without extra hardware, such as a keyfob. It can take up 20 to 20 presses. It is also inaccessible to diagnostic equipment and doesn't transmit radio frequency signals so thieves are not able to use sophisticated RF scanning or code grabbing techniques to determine if a security system has been installed.

Contrary to physical anti-theft devices such as wheel locks or clamps, Ghost is concealed within the vehicle to ensure that it can't be removed or disabled by thieves. It's more difficult to remove than a car alarm, which requires disarming using the use of a button sequence. This makes it an excellent supplement to a GPS tracker which helps locate your car after it's been taken.

Emergency PIN code override

You do not have to go far on social media sites to find stories or even videos of vehicles that were stolen by thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning devices as well as hacking tools that allow thieves to start the car without the original keys.

Our Ghost immobiliser fights this and provides you with an additional layer of security to stop your vehicle from being taken in the event of being targeted by thieves. It generates an individual 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 to prevent the engine from beginning. The unique PIN for override can be found on the black card that you will receive following installation. It's easy to remember since there are no LED indicators.

The device is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle and doesn't emit radio signals. Therefore, it cannot be detected by diagnostic software that can determine the type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to a tracker.

In contrast to other security systems that have a relay in the engine bay these CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the car's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependant). This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely with an electronic block of commands for both the ECU and the engine.

They can also be connected to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This should be specified prior to installation. They also work with valet and service modes, and are an excellent alternative to a tracker device when you bring your vehicle to the dealer for an electrical problem.

Service/Valet mode

In recent years there has been a rise in the number of vehicles being stolen with no owner's keys. It is easier than ever before to steal your pride and joy due to the availability of key cloning tools and door lock picks. To combat this we have launched the Autowatch ghost 2 immobiliser cost 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) via the CAN data circuit. It is completely silent because it does not utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. This means that it can't be detected by diagnostics or other car hacking devices. It also shields against the possibility of adding a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the system as only the correct PIN code can allow the engine to start.

The device is hidden inside your car and can be accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, centre console and door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence of up to 20 digits needs to be entered prior to being able to start your vehicle.

This is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that has been developed. It will stop your vehicle from being driven or started when you don't enter a PIN code first. If you are driving away with the device armed it will display an indicator on your dashboard that will flash continuously for around 300m. Entering your PIN code will deactivate the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to run just as normal. If you don't enter your PIN at this point, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code each time you attempt to start your car.