Thanks guys for the info on my flashing problem.   I have read the info on the 711T you sent plus what I can find on the web and it seems a bit hazy.    Lots of info on how to put it in but nothing on how to take it out so I shall have to persevere.    I have found a remote that needs a new battery so maybe I can make it work properly and I have also found a "valet switch".   I will first get the van to where I can get the engine systems all operative  and then I will deal with this gadget.  I don't need a locking gadget where I live so eventually I will find out how to take it out completely.    The manual seems simple enough but some things have alluded me so far and its really not the kind of thing I like to monkey with.     Thanks again, Steve

> At 03:54 PM 12/4/2013, Steve Cotsford wrote:
>> > Well I found the problem, at least the basic one.   I have to thank Neil for his tip.    I removed the glove box and I heard the clicking.    It turned out to be a black box hanging behind the cruise control canister.   It was written on it "Valet 711T" and I believe it to be an aftermarket power lock controller.   I unplugged it and I immediately had the engine starter to work with the key.
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> http://www.directeddealers.com/manuals/og/valet/711T.pdf
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> Yrs,
> d