# 2013 Subaru Outback - Any help with Ping

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** subaru\
**Created:** [September 30, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974 "2018-09-30T23:00:36Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 3\
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**Author:** ![Clark34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/clark34/32/48301_2.png) [@Clark34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark34)\
**Post date:** [September 30, 2018, 11:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974/1 "2018-09-30T23:00:36Z")

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Engine pings at medium speeds uphill at altitudes 7000’ and over. High speeds up hills no problem. Around town, on freeways no problem. Anyone know of a high-altitude adjustment that can be made?

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**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 1:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974/2 "2018-10-01T01:52:04Z")

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There is a software update for the Powertrain Control Module to correct that problem, spark knock at high altitudes;

"_This bulletin announces availability of ECM reprogramming files to address customer concerns of persistent spark knock (ping) for vehicles operated in high altitude areas._ "

> **[11-140-14.pdf](https://subaru.oemdtc.com/TSB/11-140-14.pdf)**
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**Author:** ![Clark34](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/clark34/32/48301_2.png) [@Clark34](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Clark34)\
**Post date:** [October 1, 2018, 3:19pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2013-subaru-outback-any-help-with-ping/125974/3 "2018-10-01T15:19:08Z")

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Great! Thank you.

Car Talk (and the Car Talk Community) comes through once again!