# 2003 Saab 9-3 engin stops running when heats up and starts up when engin cools down

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-engin-stops-running-when-heats-up-and-starts-up-when-engin-cools-down/58459>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** saab, 9-3\
**Created:** [December 9, 2010, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-engin-stops-running-when-heats-up-and-starts-up-when-engin-cools-down/58459 "2010-12-09T05:03:39Z")\
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**Author:** ![saab1914](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/7c8e57/32.png) [@saab1914](https://community.cartalk.com/u/saab1914)\
**Post date:** [December 9, 2010, 5:03am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-saab-9-3-engin-stops-running-when-heats-up-and-starts-up-when-engin-cools-down/58459/1 "2010-12-09T05:03:39Z")

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I have a 2003 Saab 9-3 turbo. When I drive the car for a few miles the engin dies out. When the engin cools it starts back up. I replace the ECM and still have the same problem. Can anyone help me. I already spent $600.