[diehard123]

my wife's 2010 rav4 stopped at the middle of the highway. she tried several times to start the car without success. the car cranks but doesn't start. left it for several minutes, she started the car and it works. She drove home and parked the car. the next day the car refuses to start. It doesn't show the check engine light or any warning light on the dash. I'm suspecting the fuel pump but not sure about that. Any ideas of what maybe wrong with the car?

 

[Rickl]

It could be a problem with the engine immobilizer. Check If the red flashing security light (to the left of the clock) stops flashing when you insert the key into the ignition. If it continues to flash, either the system is not working or your key is defective. Try your spare key and see if the engine starts,

 

[diehard123]

The car Uses a smart key,noticed the security light flashes.