My 2000 Pontiac Sunfire 2.2 5 speed wont move ahead.

ck the fuel press. 1st

sounds as if there is a short to ground in the shift column causing the lighting problem.

a clutch can wear out in a couple hundred miles if not driven properly or abused-at 40,000 miles it is highly possible that the clutch disk is worn to the point that it needs to be replaced. You might be able to get away with driving it but avoid driving it is such a way that it slips-if you can hear the engine running 'ahead' of the car (revving faster than you are moving) get off the gas-especially in higher gears. If you do this until you can get the clutch replaced, you should be able to nurse it along for months.

check the recall on your 2000 sunfire they have 3 recalls on the car that maybe one of your problems if so it will be no charge to get it fixed. They did have a recall concerning the ignition switch that can get over heated and can catch a fire in the steering column even if the car is off and the key out. So go to 2000 sunfire make a copy of the recalls and get to your dealer hope this helped.

On the times you try to start it and it dont crank do all your dash lights come on like normal?

Linkage come off under the grill.remove the grill and check.

starter relay,ignition switch,park switch.need to use a volt meter and start at the starter,see if you have at least 12 volts.if there is have the battery tested.does your head lights come on?next no voltage, go to the fuse box under the hood and check for (2) 12 volt powers with the key on and a good ground.if ok replace the relay.next move the trans shifter to neutral with foot on brake and try and start if it starts you need park switch.if not next is the ign.switch to test,you will need to locate the starter wire and check for voltage when starting if none replace the ign.switch hope this helped.also the alternator has nothing to do with the cranking of the engine on this car.

ok, its time for a radiator flush. there is major sludge in the internals of this radiator. Make sure the thermostat is in the correct position as well. I've seen many cars come into my shop with the thermostat inserted backwards.

probably a starter does it just click and turn over after several tries if defenitly starter

You might want to test your alternator and check your power connections to make sure they are tight and don't have corrosion.
Thanks,
Lee