(Image: https://www.thekeylab.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/sb-instagram-feed-images/308785165_499195788347328_5859105632268553197_nlow.jpg)Ghost Immobiliser 2
Secures your vehicle from key cloning and prevents thieves from driving your vehicle with the original keys. Our latest immobiliser is connected to your vehicle's data network, CAN, and an individual PIN code has to be entered in order for the engine to start.
Unlike trackers Ghost doesn't transmit any radio frequency signals & can't be detected using diagnostics tools. Ghost does not have LED indicators or buttons that would indicate its presence in your car or van.
Anti-key Cloning
The Ghost immobiliser was developed to stop key cloning. The device connects to the CAN data network in your vehicle and creates a unique pin code push sequence using the buttons from the factory on your dashboard and the steering wheel. This stops the criminal from being able to start your car. If the wrong PIN code is entered, your car will not be started and it will be impossible for them to drive away with your joy and pride.
Ghost immobilisers are new technology that is extremely hard for thieves to defeat. Unlike physical deterrents like wheel locks and steering locks that can be cut off or taken the ghost immobiliser is an invisible electronic device that isn't recognized by ordinary thieves, as it doesn't emit any radio signals and works silently.
The next-generation immobiliser protects your car from a variety of threats, such as key-hacking relay attacks, key-hacking, and cloned copies. It also has the ability to prevent thieves from adding a new key or replacing your ECU, as it will not allow them to start your car without entering the correct PIN code before entering.
The ghost immobiliser 2, unlike other immobilisers, does not require the use of a remote control or key fob to operate. It can be deactivated using an app that is installed on the smartphone of the driver. This makes it perfect for those times when you have to give your car to valet parking or maintenance without the key fobs.
The autowatch ghost installers west midlands Ghost-II represents the latest version of the Ghost immobiliser. It is designed to be simple and user-friendly as possible and yet be as secure as possible. This is achieved by linking the Ghost-II into the vehicle's data network CAN, which means that there are no additional wires to hide or be easily identified. It has an inbuilt feature that allows you to disarm the Ghost 2 Immobiliser Review-II simply by connecting to the vehicle's Bluetooth.
OBD port hacking
OBD port hacking is the latest method used by professional car thieves. Thieves are able to access your vehicle's OBD port with nothing more than a laptop, an application and a few cables that can be bought online for less than PS50. Once they have access to your vehicle's OBD port, they will be able to do whatever they like from resetting fault codes and tuning your car to stealing your pride and joy in just a few seconds.
If you have a Ghost immobiliser fitted it can prevent your car from being stolen with this method by requiring that a unique PIN sequence is entered on your key fob to start the engine and drive away. It communicates with the vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit), using the CAN Data Circuit. It is not detected by any scanners for RF or code grabbing. It also has a Service/Valet Mode that allows your vehicle to start without requiring a PIN code.
You'll also require a cable with OBD pins that are connected to the CAN bus. These cables are available on eBay and Amazon for around P50. You'll also require a cable with OBD pins connected to CAN Bus. These cables can be purchased at Amazon or Ebay for around PS50. You then need to splice the cable into the wiring harness of your car, for example, in the radio wiring harness.
Once the hacker has gained access to the OBD port of your vehicle, they can send diagnostics to the system at a high baud rate which can cause a crash to the car's CAN, and prevent the system from functioning. This can cause the engine to stall, doors to lock and even the brakes to be engaged.
No additional remotes or key fobs required.
The car immobiliser ghost immobiliser is a great piece of anti-theft technology that is utilized by millions of modern vehicles all over the world. Utilizing engine ECU software to prevent cars from beginning if a false transponder signal is transmitted to it, an aftermarket immobiliser is a great way to protect your vehicle.
However, it is 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 take the battery off of most key fobs by prying them open. They could then employ a simple tool in order to take out the circuit board inside an immobiliser and replace it with a blank. They will then be able start your car.
The TASSA approved Ghost 2 is an immobiliser that doesn't require additional keys or remotes. The immobiliser communicates directly with the vehicle's ECU (Engine Control Unit). This is accomplished by a discrete and silent data loop in the CAN which cannot be detected by diagnostic tools like the ones used by high-tech thieves. It also doesn't utilize a traditional key fob with LED indicators, meaning it's not visible at a glance.
There will be instances where you have to disable autowatch ghost installers midlands Ghost 2's auto-protection, for example during a valet parking or service job. Ghost CAN immobilisers come with a feature called 'Service Mode that you can activate with a simple push of a button on your phone. The car can still be operated however its maximum speed will be restricted to 36 mph for added security.
If you'd like to learn more about the TASSA certified ghost immobiliser, contact us today to arrange an appointment in our workshop. A member of the team will run through the entire process of the system's operation and provide you with your owner's manuals, installation certificates, ghost ii immobiliser 2 emergency card and security guarantee.
Simple Change of PIN Code
Ghost is the latest generation of device that locks your car without cutting wires or installing key fobs from an aftermarket. It connects directly with the vehicle's CAN data network. A personalised PIN can be set by pressing buttons on the steering wheel and dash. The device does not emit RF signals, so it is not able to be tampered with. This makes it difficult to detect by sophisticated scanning and RF techniques that are used by modern thieves.
The PIN code can be changed to block earlier drivers or include an override number if you forget the sequence. The installer will guide you through the process to do this during installation. The system also has the valet mode feature that can be used to temporarily disable the pin input sequence to allow your garage or mechanic can fix the vehicle without needing to know the pin code. This is a great choice for those who do not want their pin number to be divulged, but want to leave their car with valet parking or service.
Ghost is an individual system that utilizes the buttons on your car to create an unique and interchangeable PIN sequence. The sequence is entered via the smartphone app, meaning there are no additional LEDs thrown and your car is secure and safe from the possibility of being disabled by hackers or other technology.
Every vehicle is tested
A local ghost immobiliser installer immobiliser, unlike key fobs which require pressing buttons, is hidden under the dash or on the steering wheel. It is not obvious that it's there. The device is connected to your vehicle's CAN data network and the personalised PIN code is programmed by using the buttons already on your vehicle. The system will then stop your engine from starting unless the code is entered prior to. This means that thieves are unable to duplicate your keys or access the OBD port to hack into your vehicle.
Ghost can be used in all vehicles including electric cars, vans, motorhomes and bikes. Ghost is also extremely flexible and can be set to deactivate under different circumstances. For instance, it can be programmed to go into Valet mode when the vehicle is being transported to a valet parking or a service provider. This means that your vehicle can be operated within a specified 30mph speed limit and the ghost immobiliser will reactivate itself once it is returned to your possession.
Another excellent feature is that the device can be reset to the personalized PIN at any time. This is beneficial if you forget the code or the device becomes inoperable and is like new.
The device is inaccessible to anyone who doesn't know what it is. It does this by analyzing the buttons on your dashboard and steering wheel and then using the information they transmit to identify which button was pressed. This makes it a secure and solid security system that is not able to be manipulated through RF scanning or jamming, or even a door lock pick set.