This Is The Complete Listing Of Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser Dos And Don'ts

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This Is The Complete Listing Of Ghost Autowatch Immobiliser Dos And Don'ts

Autowatch Ghost Immobiliser

Ghost Immobiliser is a renowned product that safeguards your vehicle against key-cloning hacking and theft. This TASSA-verified system is undetectable by thieves and stops your vehicle from starting.



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

Easy to install

With car theft on the rise and cloning equipment readily available it is more important than ever to secure your vehicle. Our Autowatch Ghost immobiliser is a secure and discreet aftermarket solution to protect against key-cloning & car theft. The unit is virtually invisible to thieves and operates by pressing buttons on the steering wheel or door panels. This allows customers to create a unique sequence of disarming like the credit card which must be entered before a vehicle can be driven or started away. This makes it almost impossible to detect, and is not affected by jamming devices or spoofing devices like other systems.

Installation of the Ghost unit requires a highly-skilled installer. The unit is firmly integrated into the CAN bus network of your vehicle, ensuring that it communicates directly with the ECU. This allows the Ghost to be installed without changing the factory settings, and also ensures that it can't be hacked by a burglar using signal boosters or other methods.

After the Ghost is installed, you will need to enter a new and improved disarming sequence to activate your vehicle. This can be accomplished by pressing the service button on your vehicle five times within 2 seconds whilst ensuring that it's not repeatedly pressed for a long period of time. The system will flash twice to show that Transport Mode has been activated. This feature is great for classic, sports or luxury vehicles that have to have their security system temporarily disabled during transport or servicing.

After Transport Mode has been activated the immobiliser is turned off and is not reactivated by entering your PIN again. This feature is great for those who would like to store their vehicle during the winter months, thus preventing it from being stolen by thieves or having to deal with monthly insurance premiums that increase.

No LED indicators or key-fobs to indicate the location of the vehicle.

The Ghost immobiliser is a discreet device that guards your car from thieves who steal cars by using buttons on your steering wheel or dashboard to enter an unobtrusive pin code prior to the start of the engine. It can be linked with an app on your phone to arm and disarm remotely. It also prevents signal relays, ECU swapping, and key copying. It is easy to install and can be installed in a variety of vehicles. It is also very stealthy and can be hidden in hard-to-reach places like behind the dashboard, or inside the trim of the steering wheel.

This is a great option for vehicles with high performance because it can shut off your vehicle's ignition if incorrect pin code is entered. This will stop thieves from driving away with your pride and happiness. The device can send an alert to an iPhone if the vehicle is left unattended in public. This gives you peace of mind when you are away from your car.

The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers in that it doesn't require any additional fobs or LED indicators. It can also be hidden in a hard-to-find area of your vehicle. It is extremely indestructible to detection as it communicates directly with the CAN data network of your vehicle. It doesn't emit radio signals, which makes it not detected by RF scanners, or signal jammers.

It's designed to be tamper proof and weatherproof, and is able to stand up to extreme temperatures. It's also impossible to be tampered with by cutting the wires, or by removing it. It is also undetectable by organized gangs of thieves who employ diagnostics reading equipment to detect security systems. It's also not affected by professional auto diagnostics equipment which checks the CAN data system for the presence of an alarm device.

No circuit cuts

The ghost device doesn't have any indicators with LEDs or key fobs to indicate its location. It is hidden under the steering wheel, dashboard or dashboard of your vehicle and makes use of buttons to create an unique PIN sequence that has to be entered to start the engine. This means that even if the criminal does have your keys they cannot drive the vehicle away because they wouldn't know the correct PIN code sequence. The device does not transmit radio signals, meaning that organized criminal gangs that use diagnostics reading devices won't be able to detect the device.

This advanced immobiliser, that is also TASSA-approved, can aid in reducing your insurance rates. This is especially relevant to vehicles that owners have customised. It also prevents key cloning theft as well as ECU swapping.  ghost immobiliser 2  means that the only way for a criminal can steal your pride and joy is to take it away.

The system is completely quiet as it doesn't use buttons that are found on the dashboard or in the factory keys. It communicates with the ECU by using the CAN data circuit, which is completely silent and does not provide any indication that it was installed. This means a thief cannot replace the ECU or add new key fobs to get your car started.

Should you ever forget your PIN code our engineers will provide you with an emergency reset for the device which permits you to enter'service mode'. This allows dealers or technicians to temporarily start and drive your vehicle and perform maintenance work, MOTs, or valet parking. After the technician has completed their job or you've removed your vehicle, simply enter the PIN code and the device will be out of service mode based on speed and time.

No radio signals

Contrary to many other car security systems, the Ghost immobiliser does not use an alarm system or key fobs to block vehicles from starting. Instead it communicates with the vehicle's ECU and CAN data circuit to prevent the engine from starting. It's a quiet solution that isn't affected by key-cloning methods or RF scanning that thieves use to get around security devices. It can also be used with tracking systems to enhance the overall safety of your vehicle. It will also be alerted to any attempts at tampering or theft.

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 uses a mobile application to control the device and is encrypted to protect. It also comes with an encrypted emergency PIN code override. It's a safe, discreet and cost-effective way to shield your car from theft.

Ghost is not without problems. Many users have difficulty entering the correct disarming sequence. The device requires input through buttons that are already on your vehicle, such as buttons on the steering column or on the centre console. It can be difficult for users to remember or even miss, especially when the device is being used for the first time. It is recommended to study the instruction manual that comes with the device in order to comprehend this, and to practice the process of disarming prior to driving the vehicle.

Another issue is that some vehicles have problems with the CAN data connection, which can affect the functionality of the Ghost. This can be caused by defective sensors or a damaged OBD port. It is recommended to have the system tested again before using it to determine if there are any issues with the connection to CAN.

Change your PIN code quickly

The Ghost is an excellent product that has become a huge hit on the market. However the process of changing the pin code can be confusing. The device is preprogrammed by installer at the moment of installation, but customers may want to change it due to a variety of reasons. For instance, they might prefer a different button that disarms the device or do not want their installer to be aware. They may also not like the pin code they currently have. The good news is the change over to a new pin number is very simple. Follow these simple steps to learn how.

It is important to note that you need to turn the ignition on but do not start your vehicle! This process takes only just a few minutes. The vehicle will then resume normal operation.