P1777 problem code on 2009 Mitsubishi lancer. What it means and how to fix it?

Question

Car doesn't go past 20 miles, when I push the gas pedal it struggles and makes noise but does not accelerate.

Answer 1

P1777 Ignition retard request circuit fault,

For you to have this in a Mitsubishi you have a problem in the stepper motor system circuit,You have 3 possible causes for this Malfunction in the valve body assembly,(faulty step per motor) Harness or connection,

malfunction of the TCM