P3976 Subaru Auto Trouble Code

Parts or components should not be replaced with reference to only a P3976 Subaru DTC. The vehicle service manual should be consulted for more information on possible causes of the fault, along with required testing.

The problem is caused by the variable cylinder management system switching on and off during light throttle conditions, at cruising speeds, or when driving on flat roads. The constant switching causes excessive oil consumption and the trouble codes appear when oil pressure drops to the point where it can no longer operate the VCM system.

P3976 Subaru Possible Solution:

Gasoline engines use spark plugs to cause an explosion of fuel within the cylinder. In a properly timed engine, this explosion occurs at the proper moment to send the piston to the bottom of the cylinder and provide power to the drive shaft. If the plug wires are out of sequence, the explosion occurs at the wrong time. The improper timing of the explosion sometimes pushes the cylinder the wrong direction or interferes with the turning of the crank. As a result, the engine stutters or backfires, if it runs at all.

P3976 Subaru Description For All Models :

Subaru 1.8
Subaru 1400
Subaru 1600
Subaru 360
Subaru Alfa
Subaru B11
Subaru B9
Subaru Baja
Subaru Coupe
Subaru Dl
Subaru Ff-1
Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester 1
Subaru Forester 2
Subaru Forester 3
Subaru G3x
Subaru G3x Justy
Subaru H6
Subaru Hm
Subaru Impreza
Subaru Impreza 2
Subaru Impreza 3
Subaru Justy
Subaru K111
Subaru Legacy
Subaru Legacy 3
Subaru Legacy 4
Subaru Leone
Subaru Liberty
Subaru M80
Subaru Mini Jumbo
Subaru Outback
Subaru Outback 2
Subaru Outback 3
Subaru Pleo
Subaru R1
Subaru R2
Subaru Rex
Subaru Sagres
Subaru Stella
Subaru Stx
Subaru Svx
Subaru Traviq
Subaru Tribeca
Subaru Vivio
Subaru Wx
Subaru Xt
Subaru Xv

P3976 Subaru Trouble Repair :

The rule of P3976 Subaru code when it comes to emissions-related vehicle repair is that any modification that changes the vehicle from a certified configuration to a non-certified configuration is considered tampering: this applies to both vehicle owners and repair facilities and is, therefore, a Federal offense. Replacing a catalyst with a straight pipe is one traditional example. Likewise, overriding the OBD 2 system through the use of high-tech defeat devices or non-certified computer chips, for example, would also be considered tampering. The OBD system may, however, be repaired back to its original certified configuration with certified performance chips or appropriate aftermarket parts.

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