What's the reason for dashboard lights not illuminating and no response when starting the car?

[MacHope]

It could be an issue with the wiring, usually caused by a short circuit or poor connections in certain areas, requiring inspection at a repair shop. It might also be due to a dead battery, which can be resolved by charging - remove the battery and charge it with a charger. There are several reasons why the dashboard doesn't light up and the car won't start: 1. Battery issues. The battery may have reached its lifespan limit, have loose terminal connections, or oxidized terminals. 2. A blown starter fuse. 3. If all dashboard indicator lights fail to illuminate and the engine stalls immediately after starting, it's likely a dashboard problem, with the most common cause being a damaged dashboard CPU.