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Upfront: I apologize for the length but I am exhausted. I am nearly convinced my 99 is too old for parts support, or I’m the ONLY one to experience a FAILED 98.5-2002 ECM. I have dedicated days and nights searching the Internet for a REBUILDER with phone follow-ups. The Internet is abound with enticing websites, pictures of pristine Integrated Circuit Boards, immaculate state-of-art facilities, complete with "experts" in uniform lab coats, headgear, and nitrate gloves peering into high powered microscopes - methodically examining/testing every component to exacting standards. Each facility promises the "perfect", “tested under all conditions”, "sleep well at night" product. All you need to provide is your VIN, Transmission, ECM Code and … your CREDIT CARD information. Prices range from $236 for a “repair” to a RECON $2334.90 + 303.75 core available in 24 at Cummins. And least I not forget the bone yards…which now seek all the market will bear. For example: There’s one on EBay for 900+ and…they want a CORE in return. Curious, I even drove some distance and visited one of these "future technology" facilities. In all honesty, it was nothing but a defunct run-down warehouse with questionable equipment/qualifications. Reviews are no help. EBay might give a facility glowing reviews, but when you drill down to the local reviews (I.e. Yelp), some actually start out with "Buyer Beware". Many reviewers claim poor/rude communication experiences, multiple returns with endless accounts of Emails/phone calls not being answered/returned. Some comments substituted random alpha-numeric characters for their expletives. Included were experiences whereby the Seller/Builder tried to skirt the coveted “Lifetime Warranty” carrot. Alas, my question to Forum: Has “anyone” used an ECM rebuilder/supplier that actually provided a reputable product, willingly kept their word, and stood behind it? If so, how long has the replacement been in service and were there any issues and finally a name please? I'll even take secretive recommendations via PM. Thanks. Leaky