It sounds like your starter has gone, but when you say that your dashboard lights dissappear then it is more likely to be your battery. You are not putting enough power into your battery so I would advise charging the battery normally first. All the dashboards lights don't normally blow as they cover most of the fuses. Do remember to top up your battery with distalled water before charging and if it dosen't hold any charge the your battery is knackered, buy a new one and you should be sorted. E-mail me if you have any other problems. trit666@hotmail.com.
Kind Regards
Tristan Hanwell
May 2006