Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2018 Alfa Romeo Giulia Base, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Module, Active Aerodynamic Left (AAML)
DIAGNOSTIC CODE INDEX
| DTC | Description |
|---|---|
| C1200-13 | SMART ACTUATOR - CIRCUIT OPEN |
| C1200-19 | SMART ACTUATOR - CIRCUIT CURRENT ABOVE THRESHOLD |
| C1201-02 | SMART ACTUATOR HALL EFFECT SENSOR - GENERAL SIGNAL FAILURE |
| C1202-02 | SMART ACTUATOR POSITION SENSOR - GENERAL SIGNAL FAILURE |
| C1203-16 | BATTERY VOLTAGE - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE BELOW THRESHOLD |
| C1203-17 | BATTERY VOLTAGE - CIRCUIT VOLTAGE ABOVE THRESHOLD |
| C1204-01 | INVALID DIGITAL INPUT COMBINATION PIN HARDWARE MASTER - SLAVE - GENERAL ELECTRIC FAILURE |
| C1205-54 | SMART ACTUATOR POSITION - MISSING CALIBRATION |
| C1206-77 | SMART ACTUATOR MOVEMENT - COMMANDED POSITION NOT REACHABLE |
| C1207-68 | SYNCHRONIZATION ERROR BETWEEN AAML AND AAMR - EVENT INFORMATION |
| C1208-13 | SMART ACTUATOR POWER CIRCUIT - CIRCUIT OPEN |
| C1209-68 | ACTUATION SYSTEM GENERAL FAILURE - EVENT INFORMATION |
| U1200-08 | SMART ACTUATOR PRIVATE CAN BUS - BUS SIGNAL - MESSAGE FAILURE |
| U1200-88 | SMART ACTUATOR PRIVATE CAN BUS - BUS OFF |
| U1201-86 | CAN COMMUNICATION WITH AAMR ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC MODULE RIGHT - SIGNAL INVALID |
| U1201-87 | CAN COMMUNICATION WITH AAMR ACTIVE AERODYNAMIC MODULE RIGHT - MISSING MESSAGE |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
