My speedometer stopped working, now the check eng. light comes on at normal temp and I have a thumping noise from the front passenger side that is very intermittent. Are they related in some way???

 

I'd say no, but the first thing you should do is pull codes. Then pull the dash and/or transfer case end of the speedo cable and inspect.

 

Thanks, it is a 1990 so can I still pull codes?? I am weary of dashwork, is it simple or like an old carborator that stuff flys out all over the place.

 

Yeah you can still pull codes. Look up how to cross the terminals on the diagnotic terminal and you can tell by the flashing check engine light.
For example it will flash twice, then a slight pause then flash 5 times. That would be a code 25.

And the dash is pretty damn easy to take apart.

 

When my cable broke, it would throw a code. If your cable got severed, maybe it's banging around. But that's a long shot.

 

thanks for all the info. i will start working on the cable to see what is exacty going on. By the way, 2 door runner, that is a nice looking rig.

 

Mine broke a few weeks ago it is also a 1990 and had 330,000 miles on it. I can hear it making noise in the dash but I do not have a engine light on. It is a 22re not that I know if it makes any difference. Some day I will get around to pulling it apart although I am starting to get used to the noise and it bugs the hell out of passengers

 

Thanks utah, its not as clean in person haha
And i have cable issues too, mine sqeeks like a SOB! I have the cable, just not the time to replace it.

 

Where did you get your cable? I've been having trouble finding one!

 

It came with my 4runner when i bought it like a year ago lol
Just go to napa or your local parts store and have them order one.

 

I see 2 screws on the top 1/2 of the dash. Should I do the hunt and peck method to find others??