Help no lights at dash and non starting

[jebiga41]

Hi guys,
Have an aaz diesel in the van Having some major problems starting. Since I got the starter refurbed and fitted the van was having troubles starting which I put down to a dodgy connection but used to start, then today when I turned the key the starter clicked and turned the engine but not enough to start it when I tried again there was nothing and the dash lights flickered and then nothing also have no headlights and found the 30amp fuse had melted in the fusebox and did not seem to have any power to the ignition switch? However have power to the starter and also thhe black fusebox in the engine bay have gone over all connections to make sure they are clean. Also the engine has managed to get a positive charge and the alarm has dstopped working? Any ideas guys?

[jebiga41]

Well got the AA guy out, who was sound and ended up chatting for about an hour about syncros TDI's vs TD's offroading etc, he checked it out and turns out was a dirty/corroded earth strap from the battery to the engine he cleaned it up and everything back to normal all a bit embarrassing but it's always the small things that get you well everyday's a schoolday. Think it's time for a clean up of my engine bay wiring kinda long overdue. Thanks for input and help both on the phone and the forum