A Step-By Step Guide To Bmw Ghost Immobiliser
Protect Your Vehicle With a Ghost Immobiliser
With more and more joy and happiness being poured into our vehicles it only makes sense to safeguard them. The Autowatch Ghost system is a discreet immobiliser that connects to the vehicle CAN data network and operates via the ECU which is your car's 'brain'.
The device, which is similar to a PIN number on a credit card, will not allow your car to move until you enter the pin code in a sequence of up 20 presses.
No Key Fobs or LED Indications to Give Away Its Location
The Ghost Immobiliser is virtually invisible to anyone who enters your vehicle because it doesn't use LED indicators or key fobs. The system uses existing buttons such as the centre console and door buttons as well as the steering wheel to generate an individual, custom-changeable pin code sequence that must be entered before your vehicle will start. The system can be configured to take up to 20 presses of the buttons before the engine will begin, making it virtually impossible for thieves to copy your key or hack into your vehicle.
ghost immobiliser for sale utilize professional diagnostic tools in order to determine what security systems are fitted on vehicles. The Ghost, however, doesn't send any signals. Using sophisticated RF scanning, code-grabbing technology and relay attack techniques, criminals can determine the type of security equipment is in your vehicle. They can then disable the security system of your vehicle by tampering with the alarm or immobiliser.
The Ghost is unlike other immobilisers that are available on the market because it is directly integrated into the CAN data network of your vehicle or van which makes it virtually impossible to bypass. The system is also compatible with a number of newer vehicles that don't have built in keyfob security. It is also used with electric vehicles and can prevent the car from going into the "service valet" mode.
After installation by our fully qualified engineers, TASSA will verify the installation to ensure it is safe and up to standards. TASSA is a group which improves and maintains standards in the security industry for automobiles. They guarantee that all of their approved installers are DBS checked and are fully trained and insured for Ghost installation. You will also receive your Ghost emergency card, installation certificate and owner manuals. This will also make your car qualified for a substantial reduction in the cost of your insurance. This is due to the fact that your vehicle will be less likely to be robbed and your insurers will have a better recovery process.
No Circuit Cuts
The Ghost is the original aftermarket immobiliser for CAN buses that safeguards your vehicle like nothing else available. Contrary to other aftermarket security devices it isn't linked to key fobs or LEDs and communicates directly with the vehicles CAN system. This enables it to block the ECU from starting and stops the engine running unless an individual PIN is entered first via the dash of the vehicle or via the steering wheel buttons (brand dependant). This makes it impossible for criminals to hack the system through relay attacks or any other means.
The system comes with an Service and Valet mode that is activated while the vehicle is in garage for servicing or valet parking. The vehicle can be started temporarily while working, without the need to use the pin code or hand over keys. It will then automatically shut down once you return the vehicle.
The Ghost is a safer alternative for classic, sports and prestige vehicles that require to be isolated from the battery when they are parked for long periods. It is also undetectable by the latest RF scanning technology and code grabbing, making it difficult for thieves or hackers to get around.
If you're looking for a comprehensive vehicle security package that is not just secure against key-cloning and hacking but can also track your vehicle in the event of theft then we recommend one of our S7 tracker systems that integrate seamlessly with Ghost to give you complete peace of mind. Installations are carried out by an approved installer by TASSA, who is certified as well as insured and knowledgeable. Additionally, you will receive a Ghost emergency card as well as owner's manuals and installation certification.
If you're interested in getting a Ghost fitted to your vehicle then contact us for a quote and to book. It's often a faster option to book in advance rather than leaving it until the last minute when we are extremely busy. We will always do our best to get you in as soon as we can.
No Scanning with RF
Many car thieves are using sophisticated equipment to clone vehicle keys and steal cars. These systems can be found on the internet, and require no knowledge to operate. The Ghost immobiliser is undetectable using these devices since it doesn't rely on the scanning of RF signals.
Instead the system uses the buttons on your car to create a unique pin code push sequence. This is done using the buttons that are already on your steering wheel or door panels, or on your centre console. It's also a switchable number and not a PIN like a remote fob, which makes it extremely difficult to hack.
The Autowatch Ghost is extremely secure and easy to use. It is not dependent on smartphones and can be used with a small waterproof wireless tag or the Apple or Android app (sold separately). You can go into service mode using your mobile device and drive away. Then you can return the vehicle to valet-mode and turn off your mobile. This is ideal for classic cars as well as prestige automobiles that are typically serviced by dealer garages.
Brand-dependent These CANBUS immobilisers are compatible with other security devices such as alarms or trackers. This gives users to choose whether to put their alarm or tracker over the immobilisers on the CAN bus. This is particularly useful when you have a Thatcham approved Tracker installed as the tracker can be activated prior to the Ghost is activated.
The CANBUS immobiliser blocks codes transmitted by the remote keys that were originally used to the ECUs and BCM controllers. This prevents them from activating the engine or starting the car. These systems are able to provide an additional security layer for vehicles with remote controls from the factory.
The Autowatch Ghost will provide you with an increased level of security on your BMW. It is virtually impossible to notice because it is concealed in the wiring. It does not use any LED indicators or keys-fobs which helps to prevent a criminal from noticing its presence.
No Electronics Detected
As a renowned Thatcham Installer, we install the revolutionary new product called the Ghost immobiliser made by Autowatch that stops Keyless Entry theft and cloning which is on the increase in modern automobiles. It is a secret system that does not rely on LED indicators or key fobs. It uses the factory buttons in your car to generate an unique pin code sequence that you can push. This is required to start or move the car. The car will not move or begin to start until the sequence is entered correctly. A lot of insurance companies require this device to be installed as a standard and can result in a reduction in monthly cost.
It is not required to cut any wires to connect it, since it connects to the CAN bus and operates through the ECU. The device isn't detected by hi-tech thieves using diagnostic tools, and cannot listen for the click of a conventional security device. Ghost Immobilisers can be set to operate in a service mode which allows your vehicle to be started without the PIN code. This is beneficial for transporting it to garages or a valet parking service. The PIN code can be changed for additional security at any time.
The Ghost II is TASSA approved which means that it is only available through fully certified installers. This gives you the highest level of security and also ensures that the Engineer who installs it is DBS certified and insured. They are also trained and certified.
While it's not a substitute for an alarm system we always recommend combining it with other physical barriers, such as wheel clamps and crook locks as well as, if possible, a hidden GPS tracker such as Meta Trak VTS to provide the highest level of protection available. This is crucial, particularly if you have put your keys in the ignition even though the vehicle is not being driven. There are many ways to make the driver believe that the keys are in the car, allowing theft to take place.