No click, no crank, no start

2005 DODGE NEON
170,000 MILES • 2.0L • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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JMS624
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For a few days leading up to the car being DOA, it would give me a no click, no crank, no start on the first try of starting it. I would then push the clutch pedal down harder than normal and it would fire right up with no issues or symptoms. This led me to believe that the clutch ignition switch was the issue when it eventually wouldn't respond at all. I replaced the switch, but still nothing. I replaced the ignition switch and actuator, but still nothing. The battery is holding a charge and I've had no indications that it's the alternator or starter. Also, in the midst of this, a new symptom has popped up. When I turn the key to the "on" position, the dome light, odometer, and power outlet all come on. However, the dash lights and radio do not. Using a test light on the interior fuses, we noticed that certain fuses are receiving power, while others are not (none of the fuses are blown). I know this is a lot to digest, but any help would be much appreciated and I will gladly answer any questions. Thank you.
Feb 19, 2019 at 12:22 PM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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This could be a problem with your ignition wiring. I have included a couple of links for you below that will take you to troubleshooting guide. Go through this guide and let us know what you find out. This sounds like the starter is having problems or the battery needs to be load tested these guides can help us fix it.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/starter-not-working-repair

and

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/car-battery-load-test

And if not, I have included in the diagrams below a troubleshooting flowchart, wiring diagrams, and repair information for your vehicles. Let us know what you find out. Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what you find. We are interested to see what it is.
Apr 15, 2021 at 6:44 PM
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