1999 Saab 9-3: engine stalls while driving

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Electrical, Engine · 100,788 miles · MA

Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle stalled while driving 45-50 MPH on a snow covered highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic who determined the recognition cassette module failed. The dealership was not notified. There were no prior problems with the vehicle. The check engine light illuminated at the time of the incident. Updated 11/3/2006 - on 11/24/05 the vehicle's direct ignition cassette failed without warning which caused the vehicle to stall while being driven in the snow. After replacement of the direct ignition cassette the repair facility also had to replace two oxygen sensors and the catalytic converter. The technician said it was possible that raw fuel damaged the catalytic converter during the initial failure of the direct ignition cassette.

Filed Sep 15, 2006 · Electrical · 68,618 miles · WI

While driving at freeway speeds for about 20 minutes, my 1999 saab 9-3 experienced a loss of power and the engine stopped running. There was no warning of a probem until a single "clunking noise" was detected and then there was no power in 5th or 4th gear. By the time I downshifted to 3rd gear, the engine had stalled and the check engine, battery/alternator, and oil pressure warning lights lit. The car was not able to be resarted. I was able to bring the car to the distress lane and summon help (911). The car needed to be towed for repairs. The local saab dealer determined the ignition discharge module (idm) had failed (burned up). The dealer also informed me of a recent recall (I believe it's 05v‑399) for the 2000 - 2002 model years and that perhaps the idm on my car had a similar defect. The dealer installed a new idm (replacement part 55-561-132) and 4 new spark plugs which had been fouled from my repeated efforts to restart the car. I did not receive old parts back.

Filed Nov 21, 2005 · Electrical · VA

Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled, and had to be towed to the dealership. The ignition cassette was replaced. The vehicle is working properly at this time.

Filed Nov 9, 2005 · Electrical · 123,000 miles · CT

Dt: the contact stated vehicle stalled while in a parking lot. He tried to restart it ten minutes later but it would not start. The vehicle was towed to the dealership, and they replaced the direct ignition cassette. There was a recall for later model vehicles and the part was the same unit that was in this vehicle. *ak updated 11/29/05. *jb updated 11/29/2005.

Filed Sep 24, 2004 · Electrical · FL

While driving vehicle stalled. Consumer was unable to restart vehicle, and had it towed to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic informed consumer that the vehicle was placed on a diagnostic machine, and the computer recorded a code referring to the computer system.

Filed Sep 25, 2003 · Engine · 8,600 miles · OH

The consumer had just filled the gas tank with fuel and was driving away when the vehicle stalled for no reason. The consumer managed to restart the vehicle and drove to the dealership. The mechanic could not locate the cause of the stalling problem.