99 Sunfire starts but shuts off after a second or two

[92LincolnLSC]

My girlfriend just bought a 99 sunfire with 54,000 miles on it brought it home. Stopped and put gas in it parked it over night now won't run. It will start then shuts back off after 1 to 2 seconds. I noticed that when you turn the key to the run position that none of the gauges work and the digital odometer doesn't light up or show anything. I can hear the fuel pump turn on to pressurize the system. I also noticed that when you turn the key to the run the daytime running lights are not on either. I'm kinda in the dark here with this car since I've never owned one to know about this stuffed I just mentioned (DLR come on before or after the car is started and the gauges but I think they should work in the on/run key position regardless if engine is running or not.) She waited two and half weeks to get this car and now she upset and crying. If anyone could help shine some light on these problems would make us happy.

[bunchacrappyfords]

Check the big maxi fuses in the power box uder the hood if equipped. Chances are one of them blew. They're quite cheap to replace. Happened to me once at a red light. Old explorer just died. Don't just pull them out and eyeball them either. Turn the key on and check both pins on each of them with a test light. Use the same method for under-dash fuses to ensure whether or not they're bad.
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[randjhorses]

my 91 lincol n is doing exactly the same thing , but the radio and the ac/heat wont turn on in the run position and at one point the windsheild wipers, which they have now, but i still haqvent found the problem and i know this isnst much help, but just so u know ur not the only one and i feel your pain, ...................... on another note if anyone has any more ideas, i also need to know,lol. Oh and there is gas in my oil!!!!!!!! why?