Why Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser May Be A Lot More Hazardous Than You Thought

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Why Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser May Be A Lot More Hazardous Than You Thought

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser

Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that guards your vehicle from key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-certified system is not detected by thieves and prevents your vehicle from starting.

This device is silent and uses buttons that are located on the steering wheel, centre console, and on the door panels of your vehicle to allow you to create an individual PIN code of up to 20 characters that needs to be entered prior to the car can start.

Easy to install

With car theft increasing and cloning equipment readily available it is more crucial than ever to protect your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser provides a discrete, effective and aftermarket solution to guard against key-cloning and car theft. It is virtually undetectable to thieves and operates through existing buttons in the steering wheel, door panels or centre console. This lets customers create a unique disarming sequence like a credit card that must be entered before a vehicle is able to be started or driven away. This makes it nearly impossible to identify, and is not affected by blocking devices or spoofing devices, like other systems.

Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly-skilled installer. The unit is carefully incorporated into your vehicle's CAN bus network and is able to communicate directly with the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without having to alter factory settings and ensures that it can't be hacked by a thief using signal boosters or other methods.

After the Ghost has been installed, you will need to use a different and more efficient disarming sequence to activate 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 flash twice to show that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is ideal for classic, sports and luxury vehicles that require their security systems to be temporarily disabled during service or transport.

When Transport Mode is activated the immobiliser will be disabled and you are unable to restart it by entering the PIN code. This feature is great for those who wish to store their cars during the winter months to keep theft, or to avoid paying higher insurance rates.

There aren't any keyfobs, LEDs or other indicators that can help you locate it.

The Ghost immobiliser shields your vehicle from thieves using buttons on the steering wheel or dashboard. You can enter a pin number without being noticed before starting the engine. It can be connected to an app on your phone to arm and disarm remotely. It also prevents signal relay, ECU swapping, and key cloning. It's easy to install and can be incorporated into a variety of vehicles. It's also extremely discreet and can be hidden in places that are difficult to reach, such as behind the dashboard, or in the steering-wheel trim.

It's an excellent option for cars with high performance because it can disable the ignition of the vehicle when the wrong pin code is entered, preventing thieves from driving off with your pride and joy. The device will notify a smartphone if the car is left unattended when in public. This provides peace of mind when you're away from your vehicle.

The Ghost is different from other immobilisers in that it doesn't require additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be easily hidden in a difficult-to-reach area of your vehicle. It works by communicating directly with the vehicle's CAN data network, which makes it extremely resistant to detection. It does not emit radio signals, so it is undetectable by signal jammers or RF scanners.

like this  is designed to be weatherproof and tamper-proof. It is also able to withstand extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to tamper with by cutting wires or removing the unit. Additionally, it doesn't need any cuts in the circuit to function, so it's undetectable to organized gangs of thiefs who utilize diagnostics reading devices to identify fitted security systems. It's also not affected by the professional auto diagnostics equipment that examines the CAN data system for the presence of an alarm device.

No circuit cuts

The device is not have any LED indicators or key fobs to indicate its place of operation. It is hidden beneath the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and uses buttons to create an unique PIN sequence that has to be entered to start the engine. The thief is unable to drive away the vehicle even having keys to your car because they do not know the correct code. The device cannot transmit radio signals, therefore organised gangs of thieves using diagnostics reading tools will be unable detect it.

This advanced immobiliser, that is also TASSA-approved, can assist you in reducing your insurance costs. This is especially relevant to vehicles that owners have customised. It also stops key theft and ECU switching, which means the only way for a thief to steal your pride and joy is to pull it.

The system is completely silent since it doesn't use buttons that are found on the dashboard or in the factory keys. It communicates with the ECU using the CAN data circuit which is completely silent and doesn't give any indication that it's been installed. This means a thief can't replace the ECU or even add new key fobs in order to get your car to start.

If you have forgotten your PIN code, our engineers have provided you with an emergency reset device that lets you enter "service mode". This will allow a technician or dealer to temporarily drive and start your vehicle, allowing them to perform MOTs, maintenance work, or valet parking. Once the technician is done or you have collected the vehicle and returned it to the dealer, enter the PIN to exit the service mode.


No radio signals

The Ghost immobiliser, in contrast to other security systems for cars does not rely on an alarm system or keyfobs to prevent vehicles from getting started. Instead, it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuit to prevent the engine from starting. It's a quiet solution, which is not affected by key-cloning techniques or RF scanning techniques used by thieves to avoid security devices. It can be combined with tracking devices to improve the safety of your vehicle. You will also be alerted if there is any attempt to alter or steal.

The Autowatch Ghost, a TASSA certified device, is an insurance-approved and provides the best protection against key hacking and cloning. It is controlled through an app for mobile devices and is secured for security. It also has a safe emergency PIN override. It's a quiet, effective and economical way to safeguard your vehicle from theft.

Ghost isn't without issues. One of the most frequent issues is that users struggle to enter the correct disarm sequence. This is due to the fact that the device requires input through buttons already located in your vehicle, for example those on the steering wheel or center console. It can be difficult for users to remember, or they may get it wrong the first time. It is best to read the manual included with the device and practice the disarming process prior to driving.

Another issue is that some vehicles are experiencing issues with the CAN data connection, which can affect the performance of the Ghost. This could be caused by faulty sensors or a damaged OBD port. It is best to test the system before attempting to use it to determine if there are any issues with the connection to CAN.

It is simple to change the PIN code

The ghost is an excellent device and has taken the market by storm however the process of changing the pin code is a bit hazy. The device is preprogrammed by installer at the time of installation, but users may wish to alter it due to a variety of reasons. For instance they may prefer an alternative button that deactivates the device or do not want their installer to be aware. They may also dislike the pin code they have. It's simple to change your pin number. Follow the easy steps below to find out how.

It is important to note that you need to turn the ignition on but DO NOT start your vehicle! The process takes only just a few seconds to be completed. The vehicle will then return to normal operation.