Symptoms: started and drove fine twice in AM. Sudden death syndrome after sitting 3.5 hrs. No starter action (other than a click somewhere in the center dash area), interior lights do work and there are some instrument cluster indications, but all dies when cranking attempted. Glow plug relay chatters at glow position on switch. Tried jumpering - no change and cable gets warm at source vehicle.

So, my thinking is an untimely short has drained the battery. My half-baked hunches suggest the starter or voltage regulator, although a massive battery short would also explain this. Haven't had time to do any troubleshooting (dark and raining, incessantly in the beautiful PNW) - any suggestions?

Erlend