I have been working on this Neon trying to fix the instrument cluster problem where it all just goes dead. I can unplug it then plug it back in & it works for a short time, then it goes dead again?????

. were now driving it with the dash pulled apart till we fix it. has anyone found a solution to this one yet?
The clutch or tranny is also having a problem. its a 5 speed, goes hard into gear, then shakes the whole car & has no power. Any clues????