dash lights irratic then battery drained

[fras65]

hi.whilst driving yest,my dash lights became irratic,wipers stopped and lights dimmed.when i stopped and turned off the engine it wouldnt start again,battery was dead.i put a new battery in it this morning and car ran for about an hour then done exactly the same.any ideas.thanks

[Chrispb]

Welcome to the forum.
Check fuse box by the battery
you may have melt down.