Complete Buyer’s Guide

Modern vehicle theft is no longer limited to forced locks or smashed windows. Criminals can use relay equipment, cloned keys, and diagnostic tools to target factory-fitted security systems.

The Ghost Immobiliser 2 adds a discreet second layer of protection by stopping the vehicle from starting until the driver enters a personalised PIN sequence.

This guide explains how the system works, its main features, what installation involves and whether it is right for your vehicle.

What Is the Ghost Immobiliser 2?

The Ghost Immobiliser 2 is a hidden electronic immobiliser that communicates with the vehicle’s engine control unit via the vehicle’s CAN data network. Instead of relying on a separate remote, keypad or flashing LED, it uses buttons already fitted inside the vehicle.

These may include buttons on the steering wheel, dashboard, centre console or door panel. The owner selects a private sequence, which must be entered before the vehicle can be driven.

Because the system does not transmit radio-frequency signals, there is no conventional immobiliser signal for criminals to scan, capture or clone.

How Does It Work?

After professional installation, you choose a memorable sequence using compatible vehicle buttons. Each time the vehicle is started, the sequence must be entered correctly.

Until the code is accepted, the Ghost prevents normal engine operation. This remains the case even if someone has the original key, a stolen key or a cloned key.

Once the code is entered, the vehicle can be driven normally. The PIN can also be changed if you think somebody has seen it.

Ghost Immobiliser 2 Features at a Glance

Feature	What It Means
PIN-protected immobilisation	The vehicle cannot be driven normally until the correct sequence is entered.
Existing vehicle buttons	No separate keypad, remote or visible switch is required.
No radio-frequency signal	There is no conventional wireless signal to intercept, scan or jam.
Hidden installation	The unit has no visible LED or obvious location for a thief to target.
Changeable PIN	The owner can update the disarm sequence when required.
Service or Valet mode	Garages can move the vehicle without being told the private PIN.
Emergency code	A unique backup method is provided if the PIN is forgotten.
Phone connectivity	Mobile applications can connect to two phones for quick disarming.
Professional mobile fitting	Safe & Sound Mobile can install it at your home or workplace.

Protection Against Modern Theft Methods

During a relay attack, criminals attempt to extend the signal from a keyless-entry fob inside a property. A cloned or relayed key may unlock the vehicle and activate its factory systems, but it does not provide the Ghost PIN.

The system also adds protection against OBD-based attacks and unauthorised key programming. Even when a criminal gains access to the interior or attempts to programme another key, the separate PIN-controlled immobilisation remains active.

No security product can guarantee that a vehicle will never be stolen. A vehicle could still be physically lifted or towed. However, Ghost 2 creates a strong additional obstacle for thieves attempting to start and drive it away.

Is It Easy to Use Every Day?

For most drivers, entering the code soon becomes part of the normal starting routine. There is no additional fob to carry, charge or replace.

Choose a memorable PIN without making it predictable. Never leave the code written inside the vehicle. If you believe someone has watched you enter it, change it promptly.

Service and Valet Mode

Service or Valet mode allows a garage, valet, or repairer to operate the vehicle without needing to learn your personal PIN.

Your installer should demonstrate how to activate and exit this mode. Always return the system to its protected state when the vehicle is handed back.

What If You Forget the PIN?

Each installation includes a secure, unique emergency code. Keep this information somewhere safe and separate from the vehicle.

The installer will explain the recovery process and show you how to change your regular PIN.

Vehicle Compatibility

Ghost 2 is designed for many modern cars, vans and motorhomes with a compatible CAN data network. Compatibility can vary by manufacturer, model, year, engine, gearbox and software.

A professional installer should check the exact vehicle details before confirming the booking.

Professional Installation

Ghost 2 is not intended as a DIY product. Correct fitting requires knowledge of vehicle electronics and the appropriate connection points.

Safe & Sound Mobile offers fitting at the customer’s home or workplace. Its product information states that a typical installation takes around two hours, although complex vehicles may take longer.

Installation is designed to be discreet and non-invasive, with no cutting of the original wiring. The technician should test the system and explain PIN entry, PIN changes, Service mode and emergency access.

Will It Affect Insurance or the Vehicle Warranty?

A professional, non-invasive installation helps preserve the integrity of the vehicle’s electrical system.

Insurance requirements vary. Tell your insurer that an aftermarket immobiliser has been fitted and ask whether it changes your policy terms, security requirements, excess or premium. Do not assume it will automatically reduce your insurance cost.

Ghost Immobiliser or GPS Tracker?

An immobiliser and tracker perform different jobs. Ghost 2 aims to prevent the vehicle from being driven away. A GPS tracker helps locate and monitor it if unauthorised movement or theft occurs.

Drivers wanting broader protection may choose both. Safe & Sound Mobile offers Ghost packages with S7, S5 and S5 Plus tracking options.

How Much Does Ghost Immobiliser 2 Cost?

At the time of writing, Safe & Sound Mobile lists the Ghost Immobiliser 2 at a sale price of £450, reduced from £499.

Offers can change, so check the current product page and confirm the fitted price for your vehicle before ordering.

Is Ghost Immobiliser 2 Worth Buying?

Ghost 2 may suit owners of keyless-entry vehicles, high-value cars, performance models, vans, and vehicles regularly parked in driveways or on public roads. It is also suited to drivers who want discreet protection without carrying an additional remote.

Its main advantages are the hidden installation, personalised sequence, lack of radio-frequency signals and protection that remains active even when a thief has a working key.

Final Thoughts

The Ghost Immobiliser 2 is designed to stop a thief from simply starting and driving away in your vehicle. It works quietly in the background, has no visible warning signs and requires a code known only to the authorised driver.

For the best results, confirm compatibility and use a trained professional installer. Safe & Sound Mobile provides professional mobile fitting and can advise on whether combining Ghost 2 with a GPS tracker would provide more comprehensive protection for your vehicle.

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