Ghost Immobiliser Range Rover
A ghost immobiliser on your range Rover can safeguard your Range Rover from key cloning or hacking. It can also prevent key theft. Installed discreetly into your original wiring harness, the Autowatch ghost immobiliser provides an automatic security.
It's also free and comes with an iOS and Android application that allows users to disable the system without having to use buttons.
What is a ghost immobiliser?
If you're fortunate enough to have a Range Rover then it makes sense to safeguard it from theft. As more and more vehicles become unlocked and hackable, thieves can take your joy and pride in a matter of minutes. This is why ghost immobilisers are important.
Ghost immobilisers prevent your vehicle from starting until you enter a unique pin code. The code is entered using buttons in the vehicle such as those on the steering wheel, centre console, or door panels. only you will be able to identify the pin code. The device detects vibrations and contact, damages, or even attempts to gain entry into your vehicle.
The device is then connected to the vehicle's CAN data network. It will only allow the engine to begin if the correct pin code is entered. This means that thieves cannot simply add another key or alter the ECU since it will not recognise these modifications. It is also designed in a manner that it is not detectable by diagnostic tools and can't be hacked by radio signals.
With this in mind, it's imperative that you install your Range Rover ghost installed as soon as you can. The device will not only safeguard your vehicle from hacking but also from key copying.
Ghost is a new generation immobiliser that works without the necessity to cut wires or purchase aftermarket key fobs. The unique device is connected to the CAN system, and uses factory buttons in your vehicle to create a personalised PIN code sequence that needs to be entered before the vehicle can be driven. This is the best security measure to protect your Range Rover against hacking and other modern-day methods of vehicle theft.
Once your Range Rover Ghost is installed it's easy to use. The system can be armed and disarmed using our dedicated iOS and Android app or by using a ghost 2 Bluetooth tag (sold separately). It is also possible to turn on valet mode, which permits you to operate your vehicle according to specified parameters, but does not require the PIN code, so it's perfect for handing it over to valet services.
Protection from Key Cloning and Key Theft
The Ghost is the latest generation of immobilisers that guard your Range Rover against modern car thieves. In contrast to other immobilisers that require a special key fob to operate The Ghost is hidden within the wiring of your vehicle, so it won't be noticed by a thief without dismantling the vehicle. This makes it an ideal solution to protect yourself from modern methods of theft like key cloning, or key theft.
The device is connected to the CAN network in your car and allows you to create a unique PIN code using the buttons on your dash or steering wheel. When you enter this PIN code, the Ghost will block your Range Rover from starting unless it is able to receive the correct PIN sequence. This means a thief will need to work for hours to figure out the best combination of buttons to rob your vehicle.
The device can be installed anywhere in your vehicle since it utilizes the CAN network. A burglar cannot employ sophisticated RF scanning, code-grabbing technology to identify the device since it doesn't send out any signals similar to traditional security systems. A thief can't hear the click of a conventional relay because it communicates directly with the ECU via the data bus.
Finally, the Ghost does not include key-fobs or LED indicators to signal its presence. Additionally, it's also sealed so it isn't able to be removed or damaged. It is also small enough to be wrapped around the vehicle harness so that it can't be easily spotted by criminals trying to disable it by cutting wires or removing the harness.
The Ghost is an effective solution to protect your Range Rover from key-cloning and key theft. The Ghost is not a replacement for other methods of defence like parking the Range Rover in a driveway or garage if possible. This makes it harder for a criminal to take it.
Can Ghosts be hacked?
With Range Rovers consistently featuring in the top 10 most snatched cars year after year, it can be an issue for owners. This is due to the keyless entry feature of the vehicle, which makes it a perfect vehicle for thieves. They can take your vehicle in a matter of seconds using techniques like'relay attacks'.
There are ways to safeguard your car from thieves and the most effective way is to install a ghost immobiliser. This advanced device will stop your car from starting unless an additional unique code sequence is entered alongside your key fob. It does this by using buttons inside your car like those on the steering wheel, door panels or centre consoles to allow you to create a disarm sequence (like a pin code) which must be entered before the vehicle starts and drives away. This will not only prevent your car being cloned by hackers but will also stop thieves from attempting to steal it in the first instance.
Ghost immobilisers can be fitted discreetly into your Range Rover without any wiring required and works in a completely silent manner. It uses the CAN data circuit to communicate with your ECU and is not able to be detected by radio signals or diagnostics and can be utilized in conjunction with your key fob, thereby not needing to carry around an additional remote control.
The Autowatch Ghost, the most modern CAN bus immobiliser available aftermarket it is Tassa-approved and provides the highest level of security to guard your Range Rover against hacking. Key cloning, or even key theft. It will disable all the key functions of your vehicle unless the unique pin code push sequence is entered and this will deactivate the engine, which will prevent your vehicle from being driven away by thieves even if they have your keys.
You may see Youtube videos that claim to bypass any can-bus blocker with a paper clip but this is completely false. Only specially designed tools for a specific vehicle can be used to bypass an immobiliser from Ghost. They are not available in the UK. This is the reason we offer a full MONEY BACK garantee * on every Ghost installation we carry out in the UK.
Service Mode
Despite being one of the most advanced automobiles on the market, the Range Rover is still a popular target for thieves. Installing a ghost-immobiliser could help deter thieves from your vehicle, and also ensure that it is safe at all time. The system is discrete and is not noticeable to thieves since it doesn't emit any signal. This is unlike other systems that utilize LED indicators or key-fobs. Instead, ghost immobiliser installers near me uses buttons on your steering wheel, doors and dashboard to generate an individual sequence that has to be entered before the vehicle is able to start. This is how it works:
The ghost immobiliser is made by Autowatch and installed in your vehicle by Eurotec Motors. It prevents it from starting until a particular sequence of buttons is pressed. This unique sequence can be changed at anytime. This means that if your vehicle is stolen, the person who stole it won't be able start it since they aren't aware of the code. The system can also be incorporated with external trackers and alarms (Brand dependent). This will add an extra layer of security for your vehicle, since the immobiliser is able to take precedence over signals from other devices.
Once installed, you are able to Arm or Disarm your Ghost using the accompanying app for your smart phone or Bluetooth tag (Sold Separately). You can arm your vehicle with these tags without having to remember your PIN. You can also put the device in transport mode to take your vehicle to a garage. This will block any automatic theft alerts and protect your vehicle when it is being transported.
If you're considering getting a Ghost Immobiliser fitted to your Range Rover or would like more information get in touch with our team. We offer mobile services in the UK and will show you how it works. We will give you the owner's guide, installation certificate, and emergency card for your vehicle as well as a 2-year warranty on the device.