Ghost Immobiliser Cars
Ghost immobilisers are high-tech security device that protects your vehicle from key cloning or hacking. It is undetectable and leaves no trace after installation. This makes it a very popular choice for owners of expensive cars or cars that are rare.
The buttons on your steering wheel or console as well as the door panels are used to generate a unique pin-code sequence (up to twenty characters) that is required to begin the engine.
There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can help you locate it.
A ghost immobiliser is an innovative technology that protects your car from key cloning, hacking, and theft. It's a discrete electronic device that connects to your vehicle's data network and intercepts signals from the engine control unit (ECU). This system prevents the engine from running until a specific PIN code is entered, ensuring that thieves are unable to escape with your pride and joy.
The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN Bus, allowing it to intercept data between the ECU of your car and other connected components. Installation is a highly specialised process that requires expert installation, and should only be carried out by a licensed installer. Once it is installed, it will be hidden inside your car and therefore unrecognisable to thieves. In addition to preventing engine start, it can detect vibrations as well as the movement of components within the vehicle.
If a criminal attempts to disable the device and disable it, it will cause the vehicle's engine management lights to flash rapidly and the horn will sound. This alerts the driver that something is wrong with the engine, which can cause the driver to panic and abandon the vehicle. This is a fantastic alternative to an immobiliser since the owner of the vehicle can call authorities immediately if the vehicle is in danger.
The device can be deactivated using an app, which can be accessed by the owner and installer (even though it's unlikely that anyone would forget their PIN code!). Some systems include a service/valet option which temporarily disables the immobiliser and allow an authorized driver to drive the vehicle without the need for a PIN. The system will reactivate after the vehicle has reached 31 mph and has been driven for a certain amount of time.
No Bluetooth or wireless connectivities
It is therefore unnoticeable by modern thieves who employ diagnostics to identify a hidden immobiliser or circuit cut. This makes it a potent protection against vehicle theft. The GHOST also comes with options for your vehicle specific features, such as a gearbox lock (to prevent the engine from starting when in a gear) and anti-hijack, which we can activate after installation.
Our approved installers can connect the GHOST to a wide variety of vehicles. It is fully compatible with all Mercedes vehicles. GHOST is distinct from other products available on the market due to its compatibility with the existing interfaces in your vehicle, such as buttons on the steering wheel, the door card on the driver's side or the central console. This makes it an immobiliser that is 21st century that works independently of the factory-installed alarm or tracker. It does not display any indication of its existence when installed in your car and hence the name.
Contrary to some immobilisers which only have a PIN code to disable the device and the Ghost can also be disabled by entering in a secret sequence of key presses from the driver's mobile application. This can be done from anywhere in the world, and is easy & hassle free. You can modify it at any time you want but only the app's owner will see the modifications.
You can also disable the GHOST feature in your satnav using a different sequence. This makes it more secure and less attractive to thieves. In fact this method is so efficient that the Bentley Bentayga worth PS200k was recently stolen from the lights in a parking lot while it was stationary, and the driver entered in their PIN number to disable the device.
No annual fees
Ghost is a more sophisticated immobiliser that can thwart the many tactics used by thieves to steal cars. It is able to detect signal jamming as well as device spoofing and other techniques to make it harder to steal your vehicle. The device requires a unique pin code or code sequence to start the vehicle. This discourages thieves and entices them to leave your car completely.
This makes the device a valuable asset for high-end vehicles that are at greater chance of being stolen. As a result, you will be able to enjoy greater security and protect the value of your vehicle for resales. Moreover installing the Ghost Immobiliser can even reduce the cost of car insurance. The Ghost Immobiliser is more expensive than conventional immobilisers, but the peace of assurance it offers is worth the cost.
Ghost is not a requirement for an annual subscription. It connects to your phone using low energy bluetooth. This creates a secure connection between your phone and the immobiliser, making it almost impossible for thieves to intercept. There are no indicators in LEDs to indicate the location of the device.
The Autowatch Ghost is a reliable car immobiliser that is easy to install and remove from your car. Its'service valet' mode allows you to turn off the car immobiliser while taking your vehicle for service or checked. When you return, just enter the PIN code to allow your vehicle to start again.
The Autowatch Ghost is also compatible with vehicles of the latest generation that don't have a factory-fitted immobiliser. More Material can be used to transfer between vehicles when you sell your old one, as long as the new vehicle is compatible.
There is no need to remember a PIN code
Ghost immobiliser cars are an additional layer of security that blocks thieves with a technological edge from starting your vehicle even when they've copied your key fob or taken it. It connects to your car's control area network (CAN) system and shuts down the engine when you press the start button without entering a PIN code sequence first. It doesn't require a new keypad but instead uses buttons on your vehicle such as the steering wheel and door panels as well as the central console. It's not just untraceable to thieves, but also protects your car's interior.
The Autowatch Ghost 2 immobiliser is an electronic device discrete that connects to your vehicle's ECU to create an impossible wall for thieves to penetrate. It is completely invisible to thieves who use traditional RF scanning techniques to capture and clone the signal from your keyfob. It's a TASSA certified product, which means it has been independently tested to the highest standards. Certain insurance companies recognize this as an important feature to protect your vehicle's security.
If you have to surrender your vehicle to valet parking, service or to let a friend drive it on your behalf, the ghost CAN immobiliser could be turned on to 'Service/Valet mode'. You can change this mode using an individual pin code that is only accessible to you. This can be changed at anytime.
The manual that came with the Ghost will assist you with this easy and quick process. It will show you how to enter the code, and also how to reset it if you forget.
Simple to reset
Since its debut the ghost immobiliser vehicle has proven to be a major element in the protection of vehicles. By utilising undetectable positioning, communication with CANBus to ECU technology and a unique pin code entry, it's been able to remain one step ahead of the most determined thieves. Contrary to other immobilisers, it doesn't require a key fob or other wireless connectivity to function and can be removed from your vehicle should you decide to sell it.
It is normal to forget your PIN number, just as you would with any other password or security measure. If this happens, you shouldn't be concerned as it's easy to reset. You can obtain an emergency code by contacting the installer that installed your system. This will typically be hidden beneath a scratch-off section on a card that was given at the time of installation, and it's important to keep this in a safe place.
The Emergency Code will allow you to regain access to your vehicle so that it can drive it normally and is a great option for situations when you need to give your car to valet parking or for service, for example. It is also a good option if you want to ensure that your vehicle is safe while you're away from it, so that no one else can start the engine.
Consider adding a Ghost Immobiliser from Autowatch, a market leader in the UK. Contact us to find out more.