i found out some thing was wrong when all the lights started to go dull and the engine started to miss and in the end cut out and found it was a small fire that had caused it , the problem lies with the 1st fuse in the box on top of the battery with the black lead going to it , does any one know what this fuse is for , it dint blow it just melted and melted the plastic and caught fire but not caused that much damage only to the wireing:mad::thumbdwn:

Unfortunately it is a common problem caused by a loose connection to the alternator at the fuse or an alternator problem.

Use the search box and you should find several helpful threads.

Here is one with pictures:-

http://briskoda.net/octavia-i/fuse-box-top-battery-get-overheated-melted/63876/