Our 2001 2-door, 2wdr convertable Sportage, with auto trans died the other night and won't start. My wife said it was like running out of gas. She said that the engine started to rev higher, while slowing down and then it died. I just got it towed home last night, so I haven't really had time to dig in. The first thing I noticed was that the fuel pump didn't kick on when I turned the key to 'start'.

Searching through the forum, I discovered that you can test the fuel pump using a jumper in the diagnostic port. I know how to access the fuel pump from the cab and test for juice.

I would also like to check the relays. I assume that one is in the realy box near the battery and i know that there is a fuse in the fuse block. Are there other relays, and where would they be?

I wil check for a CEL code later this evening and check back.

Thanks for the help,
Kris <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/kewl.gif" alt="" />