Ghost Immobiliser 2
Guards your vehicle against key cloning & stopping thieves driving it using your original keys. Our most recent immobiliser is connected to the CAN data network of your vehicle and a unique PIN has to be entered to start the engine.
Ghost unlike trackers, does not emit radio frequency signals and cannot be identified by diagnostic tools. It also has no LED indicators or buttons that can give the impression that it is in your car or van.
Anti-key cloning
The Ghost immobiliser and tracker immobiliser was created to stop key cloning. This device is connected to your vehicle’s CAN data network and creates an unique pin code using the factory buttons on your dashboard and steering. This stops the thief from being able to start your car. If the wrong PIN is entered, it will prevent the engine from starting, making it impossible to drive off with your pride and Joy.
Ghost immobilisers employ a new technology which is very difficult for thieves to defeat. In contrast to physical deterrents such as wheel locks and steering locks which can be cut or jacked The ghost immobiliser is a discrete electronic device that cannot be recognized by ordinary thieves because it doesn’t emit radio signals and works silently.
This next generation immobiliser is equipped to shield your car from a range of threats like cloned keys, key-hacking and even relay attacks. It can also stop the thief from adding the new key or replacing your ECU, as it will not allow them to start your car without entering the correct PIN number first.
The ghost immobiliser 2, unlike other immobilisers does not require a remote control or key fob to operate. It can be turned off by using an app that is installed on the smartphone of the driver. This makes it ideal for those times when you need to hand your car over for valet parking or for servicing without the key fobs.
The autowatch ghost immobiliser ghost installation near me-II represents the latest evolution of Ghost’s immobiliser. It was designed to be as easy and easy to use as it is possible, while remaining as secure as ever. This is done by connecting the Ghost-II into the vehicle’s data network CAN, which means there are no additional wires that can be hidden or easily identified. It comes with built-in features that allow users to disable the Ghost-II simply by connecting to the vehicle’s Bluetooth.
OBD port hacking
OBD port hacking is the latest method being used by professional car thieves to steal vehicles. Thieves have access to your vehicle’s OBD by using the help of a laptop, mobile application, and a few cables that are available on the internet for less than PS50. Once they have access to your vehicle’s OBD port, they are able to do whatever they like including resetting fault codes and tuning your car immobiliser ghost to taking your joy and pride away in under a minute.
If you have an audi rs4 ghost installer immobiliser, it can protect your vehicle from theft with this method by requiring that a unique PIN code sequence is entered into your key fob in order to start the engine and drive away. It does this by communicating with the vehicles ECU (Engine Control Unit) via the CAN Data circuit, and is completely undetectable to any code grabbing or RF scanning technology. It also has a Service/Valet Mode that allows your vehicle to start without requiring a PIN code.
To utilize an OBD hacking device you must have a laptop that has software capable of interpreting the OBD protocol, which is available for less than PS100 on ebay or Amazon. You’ll also require a cable that has OBD pins that are connected to the CAN Bus. These cables can be purchased on Amazon/Ebay around PS50. The next step is to connect the cable into the wire harness of your vehicle, for example, in the radio wiring harness.
Once the hacker has established a connection to your vehicles OBD port, they are able to send diagnostics to the system at high baud rates which will crash the CAN and block systems in your car from working. This could cause the engine to stop or even lock doors, and even the brakes to be engaged.
There is no need for additional remotes or key fobs
The car immobiliser is a great piece of anti-theft technology that is utilized by millions of modern cars all over the world. An aftermarket immobiliser helps protect your vehicle by using engine ECU software that prevents cars from starting when a false transponder is transmitted.
However, it can be easy for thieves to get around an immobiliser system if they have access to the code that allows them to disable it. A thief could easily remove the battery from most key fobs by prying them open. They can then use a simple tool in order to remove the internal circuit board of an immobiliser and replace it with blank. Then they will be in a position to start your car.
The TASSA approved Ghost 2 is an immobiliser that does not require any additional keys or remotes. The immobiliser connects directly to the vehicle’s ECU (Engine Control Unit). This is accomplished through a discrete, silent CAN data loop that cannot be detected by diagnostic tools like those used by high tech thieves. It also does not make use of a traditional key-fob that has LED indicators, meaning it can go undetected at a glance.
There will be occasions where you have to disable Autowatch Ghost 2’s automatic security for instance, during a valet parking or service work. The ghost CAN immobiliser has a dedicated mode to do this, referred to ‘Service Mode’ which can be activated with just a push of a button on your phone. The vehicle can still be operated, but its maximum speed will be restricted to 36mph for greater security.
If you’d like to learn more about the TASSA accredited ghost immobiliser, please contact us today to arrange a demonstration at our workshop. A member of our team will explain how the system works, and give you your Ghost 2 emergency card, installation certificate, and security assurance.
Simple process to change the PIN code
Ghost is a new generation device that can secure your vehicle without cutting wires or installing aftermarket key fobs. It connects directly to your vehicles CAN data network and a unique PIN code is programmed into it by pressing buttons on your steering wheel & dash. The device doesn’t emit RF signals, which means it is unable to be manipulated. This makes it impossible to detect by sophisticated scans of RF and code-grabbing techniques employed by modern thieves.
The PIN code sequence can be changed anytime you want to lock out previous drivers. It even comes with an override code incase of lost sequences. The installer will show you the procedure to accomplish this during installation. The system includes a valet mode feature that can be used to temporarily disable pin input sequences, so that your mechanic or garage can service the vehicle without having to know the code. This is ideal for those who wish to surrender their car to valet parking / service but still don’t want to give away the PIN sequence.
In contrast to Thatcham products that require additional key-fobs to operate, Ghost is a discreet system which takes advantage of the buttons on your car to create a unique and interchangeable PIN code sequence. This sequence is entered through the app for smartphones, meaning there are no additional LEDs thrown and your car is secure and safe from the possibility of being blocked by hackers or other technology.
Every vehicle is tested
In contrast to key fobs that require you to press buttons the ghost immobiliser is discretely placed under your dash or steering wheel so that only you know it’s even there. The device is connected to your vehicle’s CAN network, and a PIN code can be programmed by using the buttons on your car. The system then prevents your engine from running until the code has been entered before. This means that thieves can’t duplicate the keys on your car or access the OBD port to hack into your vehicle.
Ghost can be fitted in all vehicles, including electric cars, vans motorhomes, and bikes. It’s also extremely versatile and can be programmed to turn off in a variety of situations. It is possible to program it to enter Valet mode, for example when your vehicle is taken to a valet service or parking company. This allows you to drive your car within a speed limit of 30 mph and the ghost immobiliser will start to activate itself when your vehicle is returned to your possession.
Another great feature is that the device can be reset to the personalized PIN code at any time. This is great if you lose the code, or when the device ceases to function.
It’s also worth noting that the device is completely unnoticeable to anyone who isn’t familiar with it. This is due to it running through existing buttons on your car’s dashboard and steering wheel, and uses the data they send to recognise the buttons that have been activated. This makes it a safe and solid security system that is not able to be altered through RF scanning or jamming, or even a door lock pick set.