A Guide To Ghost Immobiliser Problems In 2023

Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Ghost Immobiliser will safeguard your prized property from theft. It is discreet and does not require any additional key fobs.

The device makes use of the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheel doors, door panels and centre console) to create a unique, changeable pin code sequence that can be up to 20 presses. This allows your vehicle to start.

Simple process to change the PIN code

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rising number of vehicle thefts. There are many types of aftermarket security devices available including tracking systems, immobilisers and alarms. However they do not all are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. While  ghost car immobiliser  tracking system may assist you in locating your vehicle in the event of theft, it will not prevent the crime from occurring in the first place. An immobiliser, on the contrary does exactly what it says on the tin: it disables the engine of your vehicle so that it is unable to be started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most sophisticated options available, making it nearly impossible for thieves steal your car.

The ghost device uses the buttons on your car to create an unique sequence that needs to be entered to allow the engine to start. This can be done using the window, heater or indicator stalk buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, allowing the driver to operate their car without the button sequence. This is especially useful if you need to give your car away to a valet service or parking, as the immobiliser will remain activated and not disabled.

The Ghost is an unique and innovative device that operates with your vehicle's buttons rather than as a separate unit. This means that it's not only a highly effective deterrent against vehicle theft but also a transferable device over to any future cars you may own, making it much more of an investment than traditional steering wheel locks.

Small, weatherproof device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is an advanced security system that protects your car from key cloning, hacking and ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof and small device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus, which disables the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without the need for additional wiring and has been extensively tested to ensure it works with all vehicles. It is also indestructible to jamming devices, which is an approach used frequently by thieves to get around the immobilisers in place.

The benefit of CAN data over conventional systems is that they work silently. It's not detected by sophisticated RF scanning or code-grabbing technologies and is likewise unreadable by conventional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch Ghost doesn't use LED indicators but instead utilizes buttons in your vehicle, like the steering wheel, the centre console, or door panels, to create unique sequences for disarming. This sequence can be extended to 20 presses for additional security. The iPhone app permits only one, authenticated connection, with the pairing code unique to the Ghost and the communication between the two is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops car thieves from using an additional key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser to start the engine. The engine will only start only if a valid PIN has been entered. It can also be put in valet/service mode to allow for temporary operation (with specified parameters, such as a 30mph speed limit) so that you can give your car to a valet service for servicing without the need to enter a PIN code.

Each vehicle is tested

The Autowatch Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser that can be connected to the wiring of your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals to block your car's system from going through its normal startup routine until you input the passcode you have created. The system can be activated and deactivated using your own smartphone app without the need for wires.

Standard factory immobilisers in vehicles function by using a transponder built into the key that sends a signal to the ECU. If the correct code is sent, the car will start however if the transponder is replaced by one from another vehicle the immobiliser cannot recognize it. This makes it possible for the vehicle to be started and stolen. A South African company that is at the forefront of safety systems technology developed the Ghost immobiliser. It guards you against hacking or key cloning and even key theft. Only by physically towing your car away can thieves take it away, and they would still not be able to drive it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your car, such as the indicator stalk along with the steering wheel, indicator stalk and door panels to create an individual PIN code that is changeable that must be entered prior to you can use your car. It does this without additional hardware, like keys fobs. It can take up to 20 presses. It is also inaccessible to equipment for diagnostics and does transmit radio frequency signals, which means thieves cannot make use of sophisticated RF scanners or code-grabbing technologies to identify that an installation has been made.

Ghost is more difficult to get rid of than car alarms that require disarming using several buttons. This makes it an excellent complement to an GPS tracking device, which can be used to track your vehicle after it's been taken.

Override of emergency PIN code

You don't have to look very far on social media to find stories or videos about cars that have been stolen using the most advanced technology tools. This includes key-cloning and hacking tools that allow the vehicle to start without the original key fobs.

Our Ghost immobiliser is designed to stop this, and give you an additional layer of security in order to prevent your vehicle from being targeted by thieves. It creates an individual pin code by pressing the buttons on your steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console. This unique PIN has to be entered together with your original key fob to prevent the vehicle from beginning. The unique override pin is on the black card you will receive after installation and is easy to remember since there are no LED indicators.

The device is hidden within the vehicle's wires, and does not emit radio signals, so it isn't able to be identified by modern criminals using diagnostic software that is able to detect the type of security system you have installed. This makes it an excellent alternative to a tracker.

Unlike most other security systems that have an engine relay bay, CANBUS Immobilisers communicate with the vehicle's ECU and BCM via the CAN data bus (brand dependent). This allows them to block a vehicle completely by sending a digital block to the ECU and engine.

They can also be linked to a separate alarm, immobiliser or tracker. This must be specified prior to the installation. They also work with valet/service modes and an excellent alternative to a tracking device if you take your car into the dealer to address an electrical problem.

Service/Valet mode

In recent times there has been a rise in the number of vehicles that are stolen without owners' keys. It's now easier than ever before to steal your pride and joy with the availability of key cloning devices and door lock picks. To prevent this from happening, we have launched the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your vehicle from being driven even if your keys were cloned or your vehicle was stolen.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN data circuit. It's completely quiet since it doesn't use radio frequencies or key fobs. This means it isn't detected by diagnostics or any other car hacking devices. It also prevents you from introducing a new ECU or key to bypass the system because only the PIN number allows the engine to start.

The device is hidden inside your vehicle and is accessible via buttons on your steering wheel, centre console and door panels. Before you can start your car, you need to enter a unique and changeable PIN code that can be as long as 20 numbers.

This is the first aftermarket CAN bus immobiliser to be developed that can prevent your car being moved away or even started if a PIN code isn't entered 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 turn off the anti-hijack. Your car will continue to function normally. If you do not enter your PIN at this time the indication will continue to flash and will require a new PIN code for every attempt to start your vehicle.