A. Potential Issue:
Customer sees an "Active Air Box" message. This is not the same as a check engine light (CEL); it simply means the Active Air Box is not functioning correctly.

Affected Part Numbers: 75-5068, 75-5068D

B. Possible Causes:

  1. Air box is not installed correctly, causing the swing gate to contact the filter.
  2. Swing gate is missing or not installed on the motor shaft.
  3. Swing gate arm is incorrectly installed on the shaft.
  4. Customer attempted to rotate the swing gate manually, stripping the arm.
  5. Swing gate arm was removed after installation, causing damage.

C. Solutions:

Cause #1: Air box not installed correctly

i. Confirm Proper Installation: Ensure the air box sits flush and the pegs on the bottom fit securely into the battery tray holes.

ii. Confirm Filter Clearance: Verify there's a visible gap between the swing arm dam and the filter bottom.

iii. Drive 30–50 miles: If properly installed, the message should disappear within this distance. If not, continue with the steps below.

Cause #2: Swing gate not installed

Check Swing Gate Arm Installation: The arm must always be installed—even if the dam isn’t used. Warning: Never operate the vehicle without the swing gate arm, or you will trigger a permanent Active Air error requiring a reset by S&B.

 

Cause #3: Swing gate installed incorrectly

Verify Alignment: Make sure the flat side of the swing gate arm matches the flat side of the motor’s metal shaft.

 

Cause #4: Swing gate manually rotated and stripped

Test for Damage: Gently try to rotate the installed swing gate arm. It should not move freely. If it spins loosely, it has been stripped. Contact S&B Filters to order replacement part AI1622-00.

Note: Do not try to manually rotate the motor shaft; it does not move without power and forcing it will cause damage.

Once you receive your replacement, follow the reset instructions at the end of this article before installation.

Cause #5: Swing gate removed after installation

Check for Post-Removal Damage: If the arm was removed after installation, it may be stripped. Gently test as above. If it spins freely, replace with part AI1622-00.

 

How to Reset the Active Air Motor:

  1. Remove the S&B air box.
  2. Remove the swing gate motor.
  3. Place the motor into the factory air box.
  4. Connect the harness. You don’t need to fully reinstall the box—just set it on the engine bay.
  5. Push the start button without pressing the brake (this powers the system without starting the engine).
  6. Within 10–30 seconds, the swing gate motor will beep, confirming the reset. If not, contact S&B support.
  7. Reinstall the motor onto the S&B air box and reinstall in the vehicle.