Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The renowned Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with the most advanced security against key cloning hacking, theft and hacking. This TASSA certified system is inaccessible to thieves and prevents them from starting your vehicle.
This device is silent and uses buttons located on the steering wheel, the centre console, and door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create a unique PIN code up to 20 characters that you must enter before the car can start.
Easy to install
With car theft on the rise and cloning equipment readily available it is more crucial than ever to safeguard your vehicle. ghost 2 immobiliser review TheKeyLab is a secure and discreet aftermarket solution that protects against key-cloning & car theft. The device is completely inaccessible to thieves, and functions via buttons on the steering wheel or the door panels. This allows customers to create an exclusive disarm sequence that is similar to credit card numbers that must be entered before the vehicle can start or leave. This makes it almost impossible to identify and is not affected by blocking devices or spoofing devices like other systems.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly specialised procedure and should only be carried out by an approved installer. The unit is carefully integrated into your vehicle's CAN bus network, ensuring it communicates directly to the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings, and also ensures that it is not hacked by a burglar using signal boosters or other methods.
After the Ghost is installed it is necessary to enter a new and improved disarming sequence in order to activate your vehicle. This can be done by pressing the service button in your vehicle 5 times in 2 seconds whilst ensuring that it is not being held for a prolonged period of time. The system will flash twice to indicate that Transport Mode is active. This feature is perfect for classic, sports and luxury vehicles that require their security system to be temporarily disabled while service or transport.
Once Transport Mode has been activated the immobiliser will be disabled and is not reactivated by entering your PIN again. This feature is great for those who want to store their cars during the winter to prevent them from being stolen or to avoid paying higher insurance premiums.
There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser protects your car from thieves by using buttons located on the dashboard or steering wheel. You can enter a pin number without being noticed prior to starting the engine. It protects against attacks on signal relays, ECU swapping and key cloning. It also connects to a smartphone application to arm or disarm remotely. It's simple to install and can be integrated to a variety of vehicles. It's also incredibly stealthy and can be hidden in a hard-to reach location such as behind the dashboard or in the trim of the steering wheel.
This is a great option for vehicles with high performance since it will disable your vehicle's ignition if incorrect pin code is entered. This prevents thieves from driving away with your pride and joy. The device will notify smartphones if the vehicle is left unattended when in public. This provides peace of mind while away from your car.
The Ghost is unique to other immobilisers in that it doesn't require additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be hidden in a hard-to-find area of your vehicle. It is highly indestructible to detection as it directly communicates with the CAN data network in your vehicle. It does not emit radio signals, so it is undetectable by signal jammers or RF scanners.
It is designed to be tamper-proof and weatherproof. It can also withstand extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper with by cutting wires or removing the unit. Moreover, it doesn't require any circuit cutting to function, which means it's inaccessible to organized gangs of thiefs who utilize diagnostics reading devices to detect fitted security systems. It's not affected by diagnostic equipment that examines the CAN data for the presence or absence of security systems.
No circuit cuts
Without any LED indicators or key fobs that can reveal its location, the ghost device is hidden within your car, beneath the dashboard or on the steering wheel and utilizes buttons inside your car to generate an unique PIN code sequence that must be entered before the engine can begin. This means that even if the thief does have your keys they cannot drive the vehicle away since they do not be able to identify the correct PIN sequence. The device doesn't transmit radio signals, so organized gangs of thieves who use diagnostics reading tools will be not able to detect it.
This advanced immobiliser, that is also TASSA-approved, will help you reduce your insurance rates. This is particularly relevant to vehicles that their owners have customized. It also stops key cloning theft and ECU swapping, which means that the only way for a thieves can take your joy and pride is to tow it away.
The system is completely silent since it doesn't use buttons that are found on the dashboard or in the factory keys. It communicates with the ECU by using the CAN data circuit which is completely silent and does not give any indication that it has been installed. This means that a thief will not be able to add new key fobs or replace the ECU in order to get your vehicle to start and therefore negates any other theft methods employed in recent years such as key cloning RFID scanning, and code theft.
If you forget your PIN code our engineers have provided an emergency reset device that allows you to enter "service mode". This allows the dealer or technician to temporarily start and drive your vehicle so that they can carry out maintenance work, MOTs or valet parking without needing to enter the PIN code a second time. When the technician is finished their work or you have collected your vehicle, simply enter the PIN code and the device will go out of service mode based on speed and time.
No radio signals
In contrast to other security systems the Ghost immobiliser doesn't use an alarm system or key fobs to prevent vehicles from starting. It instead communicates with the vehicle's ECU, CAN data circuit and other circuits to block the engine starting. This makes it a quiet solution that is not affected by key cloning or radio frequency scanning techniques employed by thieves to circumvent other security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to increase the safety of your vehicle. You will also be alerted when attempts are made to steal or alter the security of your vehicle.
The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is an insurance-approved and provides superior security against key hacking as well as the cloning. It is controlled via an app for mobile devices and is secured with encryption to protect. It comes with a secure emergency PIN override. It is an effective, discreet and cost-effective way to protect your car from theft.
Ghost isn't without issues. One of the most frequent issues is that users have difficulty to enter the correct disarm sequence. This is because the device requires input from buttons already in your vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel or centre console. This isn't easy for drivers to remember, or they may be wrong the first time around. It is recommended to read the manual included with the device and then practice the disarming procedure before driving.
Another issue is that some vehicles have issues with CAN data connections, which could affect Ghost's capabilities. This can be caused by defective sensors, or an abrasive OBD connector. It is best to test the system again prior to using it in the event of any issues with the CAN connection.
It is simple to change the PIN code
The ghost is a great device and has taken the market by storm, however the pin code changing process can be a bit confusing. The device is pre-programmed via the installer once it's fitted however, there are times when customers may need to change this setting due to a variety of reasons, such as they'd like an alternative button to disable the device and they don't want the installer to know or they simply don't like the pin number they have currently. The good news is that the switching to a different pin number is very simple. Follow the simple instructions below to learn how.
Note: You will need to switch on the ignition of your vehicle but DO NOT start the engine! The process takes only a few seconds to be completed. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.