2000 Sunfire No Start

I have a 2000 sunfire that has no power to the instrument cluster. i have power everywhere else. i am a technician for volkswagen and i know my stuff but this one has got me. the car wont start at all. i have checked all fuses and pwer at the battery. ignition switch has already been replaced. is there somthing on these cars that i dont know about. Please Help. need the car running asap.. Thanks...

anybody anybody please help...

It's not a sensor on the transmission telling the ECU that it's in gear is it?