Engine shuts off when stopped and blinking check engine light

2005 SAAB 9-3
124,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AUTOMATIC
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NIQDAD
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my car was having rpm and acceleration problems when i was driving. it shuts off at a red light. when i restarted it it ran rough a bunch of smoke came out of the back and i have a blinking check engine light.
Jul 9, 2020 at 9:43 AM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

Having a blinking check engine light means that codes or a code is stored in the vehicles computer for the symptoms you're experiencing.If you don't have access to a scanner or code reader most auto parts stores have a tool loaner program and can rent you one.Some parts stores like AutoZone will check for free.Here is a tutorial showing what is involved on how to check:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/checking-a-service-engine-soon-or-check-engine-light-on-or-flashing

After you have this performed get back to us with the code numbers and then we can properly diagnose the problem.Hope this helps and thanks for using 2CarPros.
Jul 12, 2020 at 4:44 PM
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