OBD Guide

P1776

Ignition Retard Request Duration Fault

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Unstable engine operation at idle
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Possible misfires
  • The Check Engine light comes on

Causes

  • Problems with the wiring or connectors of the ignition control system
  • Engine control module (ECU) malfunction
  • Mechanical problems in the variable valve timing (VVT) system
  • Contaminated or worn ignition coils
  • Software error in ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the electrical wiring and connectors of the ignition system
  2. Scan the system for other fault codes
  3. Check the operation of the ignition coils and spark plugs
  4. Update ECU software if necessary
  5. Diagnose the variable valve timing (VVT) system

Related codes

Error P1776 by Vehicle Brand