CRC 5013 Auto Electronic Cleaner 350g

High-purity inert solvent cleaner formulated for automotive electronic components, connectors, and terminals in modern computerised vehicles, delivering anti-static, non-conductive, residue-free cleaning of multi-pin connectors, printed circuit boards, dash connections, and switches without risk of damage to sensitive electronics.

Product Overview

The CRC 5013 Auto Electronic Cleaner is a professional-grade high-purity inert solvent specifically formulated for cleaning electronic components, connectors, and terminals in modern computerised vehicles. As vehicles have become increasingly reliant on complex multi-pin connectors, ECU circuits, printed circuit boards, and sensitive electronic control systems, the need for a dedicated electronic cleaner that will not damage or contaminate sensitive components has become critical for workshops, auto electricians, and DIY mechanics performing electrical system maintenance and fault diagnosis. The CRC 5013 uses a high-purity inert solvent formulation that effectively removes dust, dirt, tarnish, grease, oxidation, and other deposits from electronic components and contact surfaces without leaving any residue that could interfere with electrical connections or circuit operation. The anti-static formula prevents static charge build-up during and after cleaning, protecting sensitive electronic components including ECUs, ABS modules, airbag controllers, and body control modules from electrostatic discharge damage during the cleaning process. The non-conductive formula ensures the solvent itself does not create a conductive path between circuit traces, connector pins, or electrical contacts during application, allowing the cleaner to be used safely on live or powered connections without risk of short circuit. The residue-free evaporation leaves contact surfaces clean and dry without any film, coating, or deposit that could attract further contamination or impede electrical contact quality. Suitable for use on multi-pin connectors, dash connections, printed circuit boards, switches, relays, and terminals across the full range of modern automotive electrical systems. For larger electrical components and connectors, CRC recommends their 2016 product as a complementary solution. The 350g aerosol format provides a practical supply for workshop use.

Features & Benefits

High-Purity Inert Solvent Formula: The inert high-purity solvent formulation dissolves and displaces contamination from electronic components and contact surfaces without reacting with or degrading plastic connector housings, circuit board coatings, or sensitive component materials common in modern automotive electronics.

Anti-Static Formula: Prevents electrostatic charge build-up during and after the cleaning process, protecting sensitive automotive electronic components including ECUs, ABS modules, transmission controllers, and airbag systems from electrostatic discharge damage.

Non-Conductive: The solvent formula is electrically non-conductive, ensuring no conductive path is created between circuit traces, connector pins, or terminals during application, allowing safe use on electrical connections without risk of short circuit or circuit interference.

Residue-Free Evaporation: Evaporates completely without leaving any film, coating, or residue on cleaned surfaces, ensuring contact surfaces are left clean and dry with full electrical conductivity restored after cleaning.

Removes Dust, Dirt, Tarnish, and Grease: Effectively cleans the full range of contamination types encountered on automotive electronic connectors and components, including dust and debris ingress, contact tarnish and oxidation, grease and oil contamination, and general deposits that cause intermittent faults and high-resistance connections.

Prevents Arcing Between Dry Contacts: Regular cleaning with the CRC 5013 removes oxidation and contamination from switch contacts, relay terminals, and connector pins that can cause intermittent arcing between dry contact surfaces, a common source of electrical noise, component damage, and connection failure in ageing vehicle electrical systems.

Wide Application Range: Suitable for multi-pin connectors, dash board connections, printed circuit boards, switches, relays, and electrical terminals across the full range of modern computerised automotive electrical systems.

350g Aerosol Format: The 350g pressurised aerosol format provides a practical supply quantity for workshop and professional use with a directional spray nozzle for precise application to connectors, terminals, and PCB surfaces.

Technical Specs

Specification	Detail
Part Number	5013
Contents	350g
Format	Aerosol
Formula	High-Purity Inert Solvent
Anti-Static	Yes
Conductive	Non-Conductive
Residue	Residue-Free
Application	Electronic Components, Connectors, PCBs, Terminals
Complementary Product	CRC 2016 (for larger components)
Weight	0.46kg
Warranty	Manufacturer's Defect

Compatible With / Goes Well With

The CRC 5013 is suited to any automotive, marine, or light commercial vehicle requiring electronic component cleaning for fault diagnosis, preventive maintenance, and connector restoration. Primary applications include multi-pin ECU and body control module connectors, ABS, airbag, and transmission controller connections, dashboard and instrument cluster connections, printed circuit boards and relay modules, switch assemblies and fuse block terminals, sensor connectors and wiring harness terminals, and contact surfaces on any modern computerised vehicle electrical system.

Pairs well with CRC 2016 electrical cleaner for larger electrical components and connectors, contact lubricant and dielectric grease for protecting cleaned connectors from future oxidation, electrical contact spray for restoring conductivity on high-resistance connections, terminal cleaning tools and pin removal kits for thorough multi-pin connector servicing, and heat-shrink tubing and waterproof connector kits for sealing restored connections against future moisture ingress.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between CRC 5013 and a general-purpose electrical cleaner or contact spray?

The CRC 5013 is specifically formulated as a high-purity inert solvent for sensitive automotive electronic components, with an anti-static and non-conductive formula that protects against electrostatic discharge and short circuit during application. A general-purpose contact cleaner or electrical spray may not be anti-static, may leave a conductive residue, or may contain solvents that are too aggressive for the delicate plastic housings, PCB coatings, and component materials found in modern automotive electronics. For computerised vehicle electrical systems, using a dedicated automotive electronic cleaner like the CRC 5013 is recommended over general-purpose alternatives.

Can the CRC 5013 be used on live or powered electrical connections?

The non-conductive formula allows the CRC 5013 to be used on connections without creating a conductive short-circuit path between terminals or circuit traces. However, as a general safety precaution, disconnecting the battery and depowering the circuit being cleaned is recommended where possible, particularly when cleaning ECU connectors, airbag modules, and other safety-critical electronic systems. Always follow the vehicle manufacturer's recommended procedures for working on sensitive electronic components.

What types of contamination does the CRC 5013 remove?

The CRC 5013 effectively removes dust and debris ingress from open connectors, contact oxidation and tarnish on terminal pins, light grease and oil contamination from workshop handling, residual flux and soldering deposits from PCB repairs, and general deposits that build up on contact surfaces over time and cause high-resistance connections, intermittent faults, and communication errors in modern vehicle electronic systems.

When should I use CRC 2016 instead of CRC 5013?

CRC recommends the 2016 product for larger electrical components and connectors. The 5013 is optimised for smaller, more sensitive electronic components including multi-pin connectors, PCBs, and switch assemblies where precision application and a high-purity gentle solvent formula are important. For larger components such as battery terminals, heavy-duty relay blocks, starter motor terminals, and high-current connections where a more aggressive cleaning action is acceptable, the CRC 2016 is the more appropriate choice. Both products can be used together in a complete workshop electrical cleaning program.

Does the CRC 5013 leave any coating or protection on cleaned surfaces?

No. The CRC 5013 is a residue-free cleaner that evaporates completely after application, leaving contact surfaces clean and dry without any protective coating, lubricant film, or residue. For ongoing protection of cleaned connectors and terminals against future oxidation and moisture ingress, apply a dielectric grease or contact protection product after cleaning with the CRC 5013 to seal the connection and slow re-contamination.

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