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My 97 chevy cavalier want start with key

You can take and put the key in the run position and jump the starter and it runs great. When you shut it off and try and crank it with the key the lights on the dash comes on and the and radio everything comes except the engine. It want even click NOTHING. I put a new battery in it checked all wires going in a coming out i think. I don't think I missed any I just don't know. I can't afford a major mechanic so i am left to do it on my own maybe you can tell me where to start. THANKS.....

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