Protect Your Pride And Joy With The Ghost Immobiliser

Ghost Immobiliser will safeguard your prized possession from theft. This system is discreet & doesn't require additional key fobs in order to operate.

The device utilizes buttons on your vehicle (steering wheels doors, door panels and the centre console) to create a unique pin code sequence that can be changed up to 20 times. This will allow your vehicle to start.

Simple change of PIN code

Many owners are upgrading their security due to the rise in vehicle theft. There are many types of security products that are available including tracking systems, alarms and immobilisers. However they do not all are equally efficient in protecting your vehicle. A tracking system may help you locate your vehicle if it's stolen however it cannot stop the crime. Immobilisers, however are exactly what they say on the tin: they shut off your car's engine to prevent it from being started. The Autowatch Ghost is one of the most sophisticated options available, making it nearly impossible for thieves to steal your car.

The ghost device utilizes the buttons on your car to generate a unique sequence that must be entered to allow the engine to begin. This can be done via the indicator stalk, window or heater buttons. There is also a mobile application that can be used as an emergency PIN override, which allows the driver to operate their vehicle without the need to use the button sequence. This is especially useful when you need to give your car away for valet parking or maintenance, as the immobiliser will remain active and not deactivated.

The Ghost is an innovative and unique device that operates with the buttons of your vehicle instead of as a standalone unit. This means it's not just a highly effective deterrent against vehicle theft but can also be transferred over to any future cars you own, making it much more valuable than the traditional lock on your steering wheel.

Weatherproof, tiny device

The Autowatch ghost immobiliser is a sophisticated security system that protects your car from key cloning, hacking & ECU swapping. It's a weatherproof, tiny device that connects directly to your vehicle's ECU via the CAN data bus to shut down the engine. It can be plugged into the vehicle without any wiring, and has been thoroughly tested to ensure compatibility with all vehicles. It is also resistant against jamming devices that are a popular technique that car thieves use to circumvent immobilisers.

The advantage of CAN data over conventional systems is that they operate in a silent manner. It isn't detected by sophisticated RF scanning and code-grabbing technology, nor can it be detected by traditional diagnostic tools. The Autowatch ghost does not produce LED indications and uses the buttons in your vehicle like the steering wheel, ghost Immobiliser centre console or door panels to create a unique, changeable disarm sequence. This sequence can be extended to up to 20 presses for extra security. The iPhone app is limited to one connection, using a unique pairing code for the Ghost. All communication between the two devices is encrypted.

The Ghost also stops car thieves from adding a new key or replacing the ECU to bypass the immobiliser and begin the engine. It will only allow the engine to start only if the correct pin code is entered. It is also possible to put it in valet/service mode to allow for temporary operation (with specified parameters, such as a 30mph speed limit) to allow you to hand your car over to a valet service or to be serviced without needing to enter a PIN.

Tested for each vehicle

The Autowatch Ghost is the world's first aftermarket immobiliser for CAN bus that is able to be connected to the existing wiring in your vehicle and connects to your engine control unit (ECU). The device intercepts electronic signals to disable your car's system from running its normal initialization process until you enter a custom passcode. The system can be turned on and off by using your smartphone's app without the need for wires.

Standard factory immobilisers in automobiles function through an electronic transponder in the key that transmits an indication to the ECU. The car will begin to start if the correct code is sent. However, if a transponder from a different vehicle is used instead, the immobiliser will not recognize it. This allows the vehicle be stolen and started. The ghost immobiliser cost immobiliser has been developed by an South African company at the top of the line in vehicle security technology. It guards you against hacking or key cloning, and even key theft. The only way that a burglar could take your car is physically towing it away and even then, they would not be allowed to drive it.

Ghost makes use of the buttons on your car, such as the indicator stalk, steering wheel and door panels to create an individual, changeable PIN code sequence that needs to be entered before you are able to use your car. This is done without any extra hardware, such as a keyfob. 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 use sophisticated RF scanners or code grabbing techniques to determine if a system has been installed.

Ghost is more difficult to remove than car alarms that require disarming by pressing a series of buttons. This makes it a fantastic addition to an GPS tracking device, which can be used to track your vehicle after it's been taken.

Override of emergency PIN code

You do not have to look far on social media to find stories or even videos of vehicles that have been stolen by thieves using the latest technology tools available to them. This includes key-cloning and hacking devices that allow the vehicle to start without the original key fobs.

Our Ghost immobiliser combats this and gives you an additional layer of protection to stop your vehicle from being taken in the event of being targeted by thieves. It is created by creating a unique pin code sequence that is triggered by your buttons on the steering wheel, door panel, and centre console. The unique pin code must be entered along with your original key fob to stop the vehicle from starting. The unique override pin can be found on the black card that you will receive after installation and is easy to remember as there are no LED indications.

The device is hidden in the vehicle's wiring and does not emit radio signals, therefore it cannot be recognized by thieves using diagnostic software that can identify the security system you have installed. This makes it a great alternative to the tracker.

Contrary to other security systems that rely on a relay located in the engine bays, immobilisers CANBUS communicate through CAN databus (brand dependent) with the ECU and BCM of the car. This enables them to shut down the vehicle completely with an electronic block of commands to both the ECU and the engine.

They can also be connected to an analog alarm immobiliser or tracker. This should be specified prior to the installation. They also work with service/valet modes and a great alternative to a tracking device if you take your car to the dealer to address an electrical issue.

Service/Valet mode

In recent years there has been a rise in the number of vehicles being stolen from owners without keys. With easy access to key cloning equipment and door lock pick sets it is now easier than ever for thieves to steal your prized possessions. To stop this, we now offer the Autowatch Ghost immobiliser that prevents your vehicle from being driven despite the fact that your keys have been copied or your car has been stolen.

It connects directly to your car's ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the data loop of CAN. It's completely silent since it doesn't utilize radio frequencies or key fobs. It isn't detected by diagnostics or any other hacking device. It also prevents you from adding the new ECU or key to bypass the system because only the PIN number allows the engine to be started.

The device is hidden within your car and can be accessed by existing buttons on your steering wheel, center console and door panels. A unique and reversible PIN code sequence up to 20 digits has to be entered before you are able to start your car.

This is the first aftermarket immobiliser CAN bus that has been developed that can prevent your car being driven away or started if a PIN code isn't entered prior to. If the device is armed and you try to drive away, it will display an indication on your dash that will flash on a regular basis for approximately 300m, if you enter your PIN code at this point, it will disarm the anti-hijack and your car will continue to drive in the normal way. If you do not enter your PIN at this point, the indicator will continue to flash and will require a new PIN each time you attempt to start your car.