Say "Yes" To These 5 Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser Tips
Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser
The well-known Ghost Immobiliser provides your vehicle with advanced protection against key-cloning hacking, theft and hacking. This TASSA certified system is inaccessible to thieves and blocks them from starting your car.
This silent device makes use of buttons located on the steering wheel, the centre console, and on the door panels of your vehicle. It allows you to create an individual PIN code of up to 20 characters long that needs to be entered prior to the car starts.
Easy to install
With Resource on the rise and cloning equipment readily available it is more crucial than ever to safeguard your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a discreet and effective aftermarket solution to guard against key-cloning & car theft. The device is completely inaccessible to thieves, and operates by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or the door panels. This lets customers create a unique sequence of disarming like the credit card which must be entered before the vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes the system nearly impossible to identify and is not affected by spoofing or jamming devices like those used by other systems on the market.
The installation of the Ghost unit is a highly-specialized procedure and should only be completed by an authorized installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into your vehicle's CAN bus network, ensuring that it communicates directly with the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without having to alter the factory settings and guarantees that it is not hacked by a burglar using signal boosters or other methods.
Once the Ghost is installed with a new and improved disarm sequence must be entered to turn on your vehicle. Press the service button five times in a matter of 2 seconds, but make sure that you don't hold it for too long. The system will then flash twice to show that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is ideal for classic, sports or prestige vehicles that require their security systems to be temporarily disabled while service or transport.
When the Transport Mode is activated the immobiliser will be disabled and you are unable to reactivate it by entering the PIN code. This feature is ideal for those who want to store their vehicle during the winter months, and avoid being stolen by thieves, or being liable for monthly insurance premium increases.
There are no keyfobs or LEDs or other indicators to help you locate it.
The Ghost immobiliser protects your car from theft by using buttons on the dashboard or steering wheel. You can enter a pin number without being noticed before starting the engine. It wards off attacks on signal relays, ECU swapping and key cloning. It can also be linked to a mobile application to arm or disarm remotely. It's easy to install and can be fitted into a variety of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet and can be concealed in a difficult-to-find location, such as behind the dashboard or inside the steering wheel trim.
It's a great option for high-performance cars because it will disable the ignition of the vehicle when the wrong pin code is entered, thus preventing thieves from taking away your pride and joy. The device can send an alert to an iPhone if the vehicle is left unattended in public. This will give you peace of mind while away from your car.
Like other immobilisers Ghost does not require any additional fobs or LED indicators and can be concealed easily in a difficult-to-find area in your vehicle. It works by communicating directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, which makes it highly resistant to detection. Resource doesn't emit radio signals so it is inaccessible to RF scanners or signal jammers.
It is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It is also able to stand up to extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper by cutting the wires, or by removing it. Furthermore, it doesn't require any circuit cuts to work so it's undetectable to organized gangs of thieves that use diagnostics reading devices to detect fitted security systems. It's also not affected by the professional auto diagnostics equipment that checks the CAN data system for the presence of security devices.
No circuit cuts
The device is not have any LED indicators or key fobs that would identify its location. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and makes use of buttons to create a unique PIN sequence that has to be entered in order to start the engine. The thief cannot drive away the vehicle even when they have your keys because they don't know the correct code. The device cannot transmit radio signals, therefore organized gangs of thieves who use diagnostics reading tools are in a position to not be able to recognize it.
This advanced immobiliser is TASSA approved and can reduce your insurance premiums, especially for modified vehicles that have been modified by their owners. It also prevents key theft and ECU switching, meaning that the only possible method for a criminal to steal your pride and happiness is to take it away. it.
Because the system does not make use of the factory key fobs or dashboard buttons, it is completely silent that communicates with your ECU through the CAN data circuit, which operates completely silently and gives no indication that it's fitted. It means that a criminal could not make new key fobs or swap out the ECU to get your car to start and therefore negates any other theft methods used in recent years such as key cloning, RFID scanning, and code theft.
If you've forgotten your PIN code our engineers have provided you with a reset emergency for the device that lets you enter "service mode". This will allow the dealer or technician to temporarily start and drive your car enabling them to carry out maintenance work, MOTs, or valet parking without entering the PIN code again. After the technician has finished or you have collected the vehicle, enter the PIN code to exit service mode.
No radio signals
The Ghost immobiliser, in contrast to other car security systems is not dependent on alarm systems or key fobs to block vehicles from starting. It instead communicates with the vehicle's ECU, CAN data circuit and other circuits to prevent the engine from starting. It's a quiet solution, which is not affected by key-cloning methods or RF scanning used by thieves to bypass security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to enhance the security of your vehicle. You will also be alerted when there is any attempt to steal or alter the security of your vehicle.
The Autowatch Ghost is a TASSA-certified device that is insurance approved and provides superior protection against key hacking, the cloning process, and even theft. It makes use of a mobile application to control the device and is encrypted to ensure security. It has a secure emergency PIN override. It's a reliable cost-effective, private and discreet way to shield your car from theft.
However, the Ghost is not without its problems. One common issue is that users have difficulty to enter the correct disarm sequence. This is because the device requires input through buttons already in your vehicle, for example those on the steering wheel or center console. This could be difficult for people to remember, or they might get it wrong the first time around. It is best to read the user manual that comes with the device and then practice the disarming procedure before driving.
A second issue is that certain 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 before you use it in the event that the CAN connector is faulty.
Change PIN code easily
The Ghost is a fantastic product that has been a hit on the market. However changing the pin code can be a bit confusing. The device is preprogrammed by installer at the time of installation, but customers may want to change it for various reasons. For instance, they might prefer an alternative button that deactivates the device or not want their installer to know. Or they may simply dislike their current pin code. The good news is that the switching to a different pin number is extremely simple. Follow the simple instructions below to learn how.
Please note that you must turn on the ignition in your vehicle but do not turn on the engine! This process only takes several minutes. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.