Well, I didn't get the dash out this weekend after all - I was too busy pulling the battery for a charge and check. Die Hard International Series - seems the battery is OK. Ran through the threads here and it seems likely the voltage regulator is on the fritz. Ordered a new one (generic - Germany) $20 from Fastlane and will execute that routine this weekend. Trip odometer isn't going to make a difference is she won't start!
Wife is peaved b/c it died on her - told her she didn't know how to start a diesel and she broke it!