gas gauge does not work properly, the speedometer doesn't work, and the bright headlights don't work?

1999 DODGE RAM
230,000 MILES • 5.9L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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I bought this truck a couple of weeks ago and the gas gauge does not work properly, the speedometer doesn't work, and the bright headlights don't work. When I use my digital diagnostic tool, it says it's running too lean and there's a problem with the ECM. It's impossible to reset my ECM? I've checked all my fuses and there was none blown and there is no specific fuse for the speedometer or the gas gauge just the dash cluster and the fuse isn't blown. Please help. Also, my driver side power window switch doesn't work so I bought a new driver side power window switch. The driver side power window still does not work. Does that mean that the problem would be in the wiring harness that goes from the window switch?
Nov 29, 2023 at 6:30 PM
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Did all of these problems happen at once? Also, are there any codes? We only handle one problem per thread.

Nov 30, 2023 at 2:02 PM
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The truck had all these problems after I bought it. I found out the extent of it within the 1st 3-4 times of driving it.
Dec 6, 2023 at 5:43 AM
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It sounds like you may have two problems the following test can help confirm the issue. Lets test for the power output through the ignition switch.

Here is the location of the switch and a guide to help you with the testing:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-test-light-circuit-tester

Do your testing with the key on. Check out the images (below). Let us know how it goes.
Dec 8, 2023 at 9:25 AM