Contact Cleaner (Electrical Cleaner)
Contact cleaner is a quick-drying solvent spray used to remove dirt, oxide and moisture from electrical connectors and sensors.
What is Contact Cleaner (Electrical Cleaner)?
It evaporates without leaving a residue. It is used on plugs, switch contacts and some sensors. It is often combined with dielectric grease after cleaning. Cleaning the mass air flow sensor needs a dedicated MAF cleaner rather than general contact cleaner.
How it works
The solvent dissolves contamination and dries quickly, so it does not conduct or leave a film.
Why it matters for your car
Check that it is safe for plastics; some solvents attack housings and seals. Disconnect the battery or circuit before spraying live electrical parts.
Other terms
- Anti-Lag System (ALS)
- Brake Squeal
- Clay Bar (Paint Decontamination)
- Cylinder Block (Engine Block)
- Dipped Beam (Low Beam)
- Driving In Snow
- Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
- EV Route Planner
- Exhaust Flex Pipe
- Four-Valve Cylinder Head
- Lowering Springs
- OAT Coolant (Organic Acid Technology)
- Positive Earth Electrical System
- Repair Estimate (Quote)
- Shooting Brake
- State Of Charge (SoC)
- Tyre Dressing
- Unit Injector (Pump Injector)
- Vehicle Recall
- Wiper Blade