Autowatch Ghost II Immobiliser Review

Autowatch Ghost is the latest technology in car security. It is undetectable by thieves and is impossible to start without a pin code or app authorization.

The system is based on your vehicle's CAN Data network and is silent therefore it is not detected by standard thieves' radio signals or diagnostic tools. The system doesn't require any cutting of the electrical circuit.

What is a Ghost Immobiliser?

A Ghost Immobiliser is an instrument that protects your vehicle from theft by stopping the engine from running until you enter a specific pin code. It can be used on many different vehicles. And, unlike the standard vehicle immobiliser it doesn't require an ID card or key to operate. It is also very difficult to bypass or hack and works silently, meaning a thief would need to work fast to get away without being noticed.

It is protected from signal jamming, spoofing, and key cloning - all methods that thieves have used to gain access to cars with standard immobilisers. The device prevents thieves from stealing keys by snatching them in your mailbox, or breaking into your home and taking the remote control. The device will stop thieves from driving off your joy and pride even if they manage gain access to the key. It prevents them from starting it until they enter the code.

Unlike passive immobilisers that require a fob or key to be press, a ghost-immobiliser is designed to be enclosed within the engine and connects directly to the vehicle's CAN data circuit. It makes use of buttons on the steering wheel or centre console, or door panels to create an unique pin code that you'll need to enter before the engine can start. The system can also be set to service mode, which allows your car to start and drive for a short period of time without the need for a PIN code, but it will then exit service mode based on the speed and duration.

It is impossible to hack or bypass the system, even with the most advanced equipment, such as RF scanners or code grabbing devices. It is also impossible for a regular immobiliser to be disabled because it doesn't transmit the same signal that a typical vehicle immobiliser does, and only works when connected directly to the CAN circuit.

As a result of its high-tech technology and easy installation, the ghost immobiliser has been Insurance Approved by TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security System Association). We are a TASSA approved Ghost Installer and can put this device into your car to help you with insurance.

What is the Ghost Immobiliser Work?

In simple terms, an immobiliser works by preventing your vehicle from starting when the wrong key or fob is used. This is accomplished by sending a code to your vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit) - when this is sent from the incorrect key or fob, the ECU will not recognise it and, consequently the car won't start. It is important to equip your car with an immobiliser by a reputable and recognised specialist.
Is a Ghost Immobiliser compatible with my car?

The Ghost is the first aftermarket CAN-bus immobiliser in the world to offer complete protection from modern vehicle theft. It protects against key cloning, car hacking, ECU swapping & much more. The new TASSA verified Ghost-II systems also offers the ability to mark your vehicle and connect to the International Security Register enabling your insurance company to confirm that you have a legitimate Ghost system in place.

Our Ghost Immobiliser prevents theft by needing a unique pin code be entered, or your phone to have our Autowatch app installed. It functions as a PIN for a bank card and ghost Immobiliser problems makes it impossible to drive away with your joy and pride without entering the correct pin or phone. Our Ghost Immobiliser System integrates into the CAN Data Network, so there is no need for wire cutting and it runs quietly. It is undetectable to thieves and cannot be detected by the sophisticated scanners and RF technology which other systems use.

After the Ghost is installed by our skilled fitters, it's completely hidden and undetectable to the naked eye. it makes use of the buttons on your vehicle, such as those on the steering wheel, door panels and the centre console to generate an individual pin code sequence that must be entered before the engine can start, just like a password for the bank account. Then, it is connected to your smartphone via the Autowatch app, which allows you to enter the temporary "Service or Valet" mode which disables ghost for up 30 minutes while you give your vehicle for transportation or for service.

With the apex of personalisation and modification used in today's cars coupled with the fact that most of us are driving older vehicles, it's not surprising that the number of stolen vehicles has risen dramatically. It can take months to replace these expensive and expensive vehicles when they are taken. Therefore, it is important to protect your car from becoming the next target. A Ghost immobiliser is an affordable investment that will ensure that your vehicle is secure and can even be used to recover it in the event of it being stolen.

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Ghost immobilisers prevent your vehicle from beginning until a PIN has been entered along with your key fob. This prevents thieves from cloning keys to cars or hacking into the computer system of your vehicle. It also can encourage them to leave the vehicle on its own.

Once it is installed your ghost immobiliser generates an unique pincode that ranges from to twenty digits using the buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels, centre consoles or door panels). This code has to be entered in order to start your car. This code sequence is required every time you want to drive your car as a password or PIN on a credit card. This code can be reset easily by entering a series of numbers into the Ghost app on your smartphone.

The Autowatch Ghost II CAN immobiliser also has two deactivation options for valet and service, that allow you to temporarily start your car without access code - just like the key fob, while it's in the garage or with a valet parking service. The immobiliser will reactivate itself when your vehicle is parked.

Unlike other security devices on the market, the Ghost is completely undetectable by modern thieves since it does not have any LED indicators and operates in a silent manner using your vehicle's CAN data network. It's also not vulnerable to the same types of circuit cut that are common to other security gadgets, since it does not use radio waves.

It can be set up in a way that is concealed from view and obscurity and therefore, is impossible for thieves to be able to detect. It's also not able to be recognized by sophisticated scanning tools or code-grabbing technology which can often be used to locate and disable security devices.

The Ghost is an advanced high-end, high-end CAN bus immobiliser. It offers superior protection against key replicating and relay theft as in addition to car hacking. It is easy to install and is not detected by thieves. It cannot be disarmed by simple wire cutting. This makes it an essential item for any driver looking to protect their vehicle.