Ghost 2 Immobiliser Problems
The Ghost 2 immobiliser, designed to safeguard cars from hacking or key cloning, is a small device that can be installed without damaging your vehicle. It stops your vehicle from starting unless you enter a specific sequence of buttons inside your vehicle like the password of a mobile phone.
Stop/Start
Ghost immobilisers prevent vehicles from being stolen by stopping the engine from running until it has received the correct PIN code. This is done with no modification to the vehicle and is totally undetectable to thieves. The unit communicates with the ECU via the CAN data bus, which allows it to lock the vehicle. This is the same system that used by car manufacturers for years. However, thieves are unable to bypass it with a new key, or key relay technology, as they can do using factory-installed systems.
Ghost Ghost can be fitted to any vehicle, van, motorhome, caravan or bicycle with an engine. It's compatible with all popular makes of vehicles. car ghost immobiliser is also compatible with electric cars. It is an excellent alternative to wheel clamps and steering wheel locks.
When the Ghost is activated it will stop all buttons in your car and prevent the ignition being started without a PIN code. You can enter the code by hand or using the Android or Apple app. If the incorrect code is entered the app will display an indicator light. The Ghost will then not allow the vehicle be started again. This is a great method to discourage thieves. If the vehicle can't be started the thieves will be able to move on.
The Ghost is a weatherproof small device that is able to be hidden behind the most difficult-to-access areas of your vehicle. The installation process takes between 20 and 30 minutes for each vehicle. It is also easy to remove if you decide to change vehicles, or to give it to an auto repair shop or valet parking. It is a TASSA (Tracking and Aftermarket Security Systems Association) insurance-approved system that is endorsed by some insurers. It also comes with a safe emergency Pin Code override and features the Service/Valet Mode which can be activated with an app button or using your key fob.
Disarm
Contrary to the mechanical devices, which are able to be removed and reinstalled, ghost immobilisers are concealed and integrated into the vehicle. They are near impossible to hack or bypass and, even if they are discovered, thieves is unable to start the engine. Ghost immobilisers are protected from key cloning as well as devices spoofing signals and signal jamming. These are the methods thieves employ to gain entry into vehicles equipped with standard immobilisers.
An immobiliser works by sending an instruction to the ECU (electronic control unit). If the wrong code is received the vehicle will not be launched as the engine will not start up. While it is possible to disable the ghost immobiliser using an application program, this is very time-consuming and difficult. Only an authorised installer can install and use the software.
The Ghost immobiliser is a tiny device that is tucked away in the wiring loom of your vehicle and is not visible to the naked eye once installed. It is not visible on diagnostic systems, there aren't LED indicators, and it does not connect to the engine through the OBD port. It communicates in silence through the CAN data loop.
The system will not allow the vehicle to start unless it is given an input PIN code that is entered by the user. This is entered through buttons on the steering wheel, door panels or centre console. This is a more secure way to protect your car as it does not require the use of keys or a remote control.
Ghost also has a service-mode that can be turned on via the mobile application. This lets you give your keys to someone else to use for service or valet parking, without having to enter the disarm sequence.
It is not recommended to remove the system on your Ghost by yourself, no matter whether it's in service mode. This could cause damage to your engine. It is best to contact a TASSA-verified installer who can safely and correctly remove the system. Our most recent GHOST immobilisers have a specific fingerprint QR sticker that is hidden in various areas of your vehicle. They are connected to our security register. If the device is removed and then sold on the black market it will be able to trace the original owner.
Anti-Hijack
Ghost Immobiliser 2 has a extremely useful anti-hijack feature. This is a sophisticated key that shields your vehicle from thieves. The Ghost system will automatically switch on the hazard lights and stop the car's engine when the ignition is switched on and the vehicle is stationary. This allows the driver and passengers enough time to press the secure button before the system can be activated.
The Ghost system, unlike other competitors, uses a timer and controller unit that shuts off the valve for shut-off of fuel 14 after a predetermined period of time. This happens regardless of whether the ignition is on. This delay period must be sufficient to allow the owner of the vehicle to leave the vehicle and be a sufficient distance from the vehicle that is stalled before the system can be activated.
In addition to the standard CANbus immobiliser blocking capabilities of the Ghost, it has an additional security feature that blocks common hacking methods employed to gain access to modern vehicles, such as relay attacks key range extending, key range hacking and ECU swapping. The Ghost system communicates in a silent way and does not emit signals that could be snatched by thieves with codes-grabbing or RF scanning technology.
The Ghost system also comes with the option of a Service/Valet mode that allows your vehicle to be temporarily started and driven without the need for PIN codes. This is great if you are parking your car and need to leave it for a brief amount of time, for instance, to put your items in the boot, open a garage door, etc. The system will then exit the service mode according to the speed and time or through the simple input of a PIN code process. This gives you total assurance that only you can drive your car!
Keyless Entry
With the increasing trend of theft of cars using contactless technology Many people are considering additional security options. This is particularly applicable to those who have put in time and money in customizing their car or own expensive cars. Immobilisers with add-ons can be a good way to deter this kind of theft as they can prevent your car from starting until the correct pin code has been entered, along with your key fob.
Immobilisers are designed to impede various vehicle circuits which include those that control the starter motor and fuel pump. They also can shut off the car alarm in order to draw attention and scare off any potential thieves.
These devices communicate with the engine control unit (ECU) via the CAN data circuit, and they stop the thief trying to bypass it by putting in a new ECU or by using a key programmer. The immobilisers can be installed in a discreet manner inside your vehicle, leaving no traces and are totally undetectable by the tools that hi-tech thieves use.
Unlike other systems that require a particular application, or a tag that is worn on the driver's person the Ghost immobiliser can only be deactivated by pressing a series of the existing electronic buttons on your steering wheel, door panel, and the centre console, which allows you to choose a personal pin sequence. The pin can be changed as frequently as you like, meaning the device is as secure as a credit card and is even more difficult to crack because it requires up to 20 press.
Ghost also offers the option of a valet/service mode that allows you to disable the system if your vehicle is going to be handed over for valet parking or service which allows it to operate within predetermined guidelines, such as 30mph speed limits and you don't have to worry about your car being driven at a reckless speed. It is then reactivated by using the original key or the key that corresponds to the entry code.
This makes it the most effective and secure aftermarket CAN-based immobiliser on the market and is fully insurance approved by Thatcham as an accessory for your car when installed by one of our certified installers. The Ghost 2 immobiliser comes with six QR fingerprint labels, as well as an ISR contact cards containing the unique QR codes along with a secure emergency code. These are all kept in your wallet or purse.