Autowatch Ghost 2 Immobiliser
Autowatch Ghost Pro Immobiliser

Name: Ghost 2 Immobiliser
Brand: Autowatch
SKU: Ghost-2
Price: 499.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

(Ghost Pro, Dual CanBUS immobiliser, works the same as Ghost 2 but is needed on certain vehicles)

£499.00
Ghost 2 or Ghost Pro
Fully fitted at your premises (inc VAT)

Buy Ghost II Immobiliser

The Ghost immobiliser is a next generation immobiliser that is programmed to the vehicles electronic profile and connects through the CAN-bus or Lin-bus data system to immobilise the car.

A unique changeable Pin code is set, at installation using buttons, Steering wheel controls and switches and is entered to switch off the Ghost and allow the car to start.

There are no visible or traceable parts making the Ghost a completely covert Installation.

The Ghost immobiliser protects your car from key cloning, hacking and key theft.

Features:

Immobilisation by communicating with the ECU
Disarm sequence via buttons on steering wheel / dash
No transmitted radio frequency signals
Uses the on-board CAN data network
User changeable disarm sequence
Service / Valet mode means the disarm sequence is never compromised
Secure, unique emergency code should the disarm sequence be forgotten
Mobile application can connect to 2 phones to allow quick disarm

Smartphone application available

TASSA APPROVED

As from 1st March 2020, Ghost immobiliser-II is now TASSA approved (Tracker and Aftermarket security systems association)

All companies and installers are required to be Autowatch approved and registered with TASSA to install the Ghost–II

Registration with TASSA includes Identity and DBS checks on installing engineers.
All Ghost-II installations will be registered with the ISR (International Security Register)
A certificate will be issued via email from TASSA on completion of installation

View the MobileSystems Tassa Certificate

Compatability

Compatibility Guide

Ghost Technical Support

Changing your disarm sequence (PIN code) can be done at any time but there are few things that you will need know before you can complete this process successfully.

What buttons are available on your vehicle - this information should have been given to you by your installer as there are variations between vehicle versions and specifications.
Is your vehicle using the alternative to the accelerator input - check the list at the end of this article
What is your indication signal and how fast does it react - some vehicles have slow indications that are fine for normal operation but can be confusing when in sequence change mode, check the end of this article for some examples
Each button press needs to be within 2 seconds of the previous button press otherwise the Ghost will consider the sequence completed
Some buttons are only active up to 5 seconds after the ignition has been switched on
Some buttons require a long press (half a second) before activating, a short press will not register
The disarm sequence can be between 4 and 20 presses of any of the working buttons and buttons can be repeated
The service/valet button however can only be used 4 times in the disarm sequence
Decide what you want your new sequence to be before starting this procedure!

To start the process you need to have either the normal disarm sequence or the emergency override code (on the card)

Using the normal disarm sequence

To enter sequence change mode you need to follow these steps

Switch on the ignition without starting the engine
Enter the current disarm sequence - 2 flash confirmation
Press and hold the accelerator pedal to the floor
Enter the current disarm sequence again - indication will start to flash once every 3 seconds, this means the Ghost is in learn mode
Release the accelerator pedal
Enter the new disarm sequence
Wait for 3 flashes
Enter the new disarm sequence again
2 flashes confirms that the process was successful, 4 flashes means there was an error. If there was an error the disarm sequence will not be changed.

Using the emergency code

If you have forgotten to disarm sequence or it is not working for whatever reason you can use the emergency code on the black card that came with your Ghost. The number you are looking for is the 4 digit number under the scratch off area. To use this you need to follow the steps provided in the Emergency code help section

Having problems with this?

On new BMW (G chassis) there is no traditional ignition state, to enter the correct mode press quickly the start button 3 times until diagnostic mode is active and the instrument lamps become active.
If the process is not successful you should always be able to use the old disarm sequence, this will not be erased at any point.
Vehicles is alternative inputs for accelerator
1. Porsche models before 2018 - press and hold the hazard switch to simulate the accelerator being pressed and held
2. Some Audi / VW / SEAT / Skoda / Bentley - if the accelerator does not work use the high-beam flash (pull towards the driver)
3. Some post 2017 Range Rover / Land Rover / Jaguar - if the accelerator does not work use the high-beam flash (pull towards the driver)
On vehicle that use the accelerator as part of the disarm sequence you must move step 3 (press and hold accelerator) to the end of the disarm code repeat.
Ignition is defined at when all the instrument lamps turn on and back off and the car is fully active. On some vehicles it this might take 2 presses of the start button without your foot on the clutch or brake.

The stop/start eco mode on modern cars is a very complicated and sensitive system that requires just the right inputs before it will work correctly. These include battery voltage, engine temperature, external temperature, what electrical systems are active and many more. When the system does not work as expected it can be very difficult to diagnose what is causing the problem, in almost all cases it is not Ghost related but here are a few things you can try if you are having a problem and suspect it is Ghost related. Alternatively if your engine will not restart when stop/start is active then there is a different test you can do, see below.

Check in service / valet mode

If you enter service / valet mode your Ghost will effectively be as if it was disconnected from the car. This will allow you to see if the Ghost is having any impact on the stop/start functionality. Try these steps to make sure the vehicle is ready for the test.

Start and drive normally without entering service mode. Make sure the vehicle is warm (20 minutes should do it) and that the battery is fully charged. If you vehicle has not been driven much or the battery is old make sure that it is fully charged before trying this test.
Confirm that stop/start is not working as expected. In many cars there is a menu in the infotainment system that will give some indication as to why the system is not working.
Stop somewhere and put the Ghost into service / valet mode by pressing the service button 5 times. Make sure to get the 5 flashes to confirm that this was successful.
Switch off the ignition and lock the car, wait 60 seconds.
Unlock and start without entering the disarm sequence (PIN code)
Do another test drive to see if the stop/start is now functioning. If it is still not functioning then it is most likely not a Ghost related problem.

Engine not restarting with stop/start

If the stop/start is intermittently working fine but intermittently the engine will not restart then try this.

Make sure you are waiting for the 2 flash confirmation of disarm BEFORE starting
If that does not solve the problem then follow the steps above to see if the problem is Ghost related by using the service / valet mode test
If there are occasional flashes of the indication whilst driving then you need to contact your installation company as there is a physical problem with either the installation or the Ghost.

Hijacking has been on the increase across the world as static vehicle protection has improved. Simply attacking a moving, running, disarmed car is the easiest way a criminal can get their hands on the car they want. With the rise in violet hijackings the best thing you can do is simply get out of the car as fast as possible and avoid any conflict. Of secondary concern is making sure that your car is recovered, this is where anti-hijack comes in. Designed to allow you to get out and let the thief drive away, giving you time to get away and out of harms way.

The Ghost supports anti-hijack on many vehicles but not all. Contact your installer or Autowatch directly to find out more about your specific vehicle.

How does it work

Anti-hijack (if activated and compatible with the vehicle) is ready to be set in to action after the disarm sequence (PIN code) has been entered and the engine is running.

If the drivers side door is opened and the foot brake is not being pressed (simulating getting out of the drivers seat) the anti-hijack will start. At first nothing will happen and the car will drive normally. At around 300m the indication signal on the dash will start to flash, the number of flashes will increase for a while and then stop flashing. This indication is to remind you to enter your disarm sequence, which will cancel the anti-hijack and allow the car to keep driving. If you do not enter the disarm sequence then once the flashing stops the anti-hijack will be fully active and ready to immobilise the car.

Immobilisation will happen the next time the vehicle comes to a stop. This is done differently on different vehicles, some will stall, some will lock the gearbox in P.

At any point the disarm sequence will disarm anti-hijack and allow the car to drive normally.

Unlike other systems, they Ghost will not leave error codes that need to be cleared with professional diagnostics tools when activating anti-hijack.

NOTE: Anti-hijack is not designed for the UK market, this is a feature designed for the global market. Activating this feature in the UK is not authorised by Autowatch UK Ltd.