[david-b]

Could be it. You definitly have a electrical problem. WIth what you lost, you blew a fuse. I think its in the engine compartment. Cap all the wires hanging, then replace the fuse... see if that works. If that the problem, you shouldnt have any other shorts. If the problem persists... take it to a mechanic. Have them test it. With the battery dying, and your lights not working, you have a constant short, meaning it's draining your battery even when the car isnt on. So your battery can charge and be good when driving, but when off, the battery just drains.

I'm definitley an electrical man. lol