Oxygen sensor cause of problems?

2003 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE
70,000 MILES
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WENDY4398
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Hi, I brought a 2003 Beetle about 6 weeks ago, the engine management light came on about 3 weeks ago so i took it to a garage who said i needed 2 new Oxygen sensors. I took it to a mechanic i knew who tested the emissions and said it wasnt the Oxygen sensors and turned the warning light off. Since then the engine is making a ticking noise and when i go over 60 miles an hour the steering column feels like it is vibrating. also it makes a squeaking noise sometimes when i push down the clutch. The engine management light has now come back on. Is all of this because my oxygen sensors do need changing or do you think something else is going on? Thanks.
Jul 29, 2012 at 7:41 PM
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- ticking sound: check your engine oil level
- steering wheel vibration: check your tires, control arm bushings, ball joints & tie-rods
- squeak noise from clutch pedal: spray some liquid grease on pedal joints

Can't help with engine management light unless you post codes.

Thomas
Jul 29, 2012 at 8:26 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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need code numbers but i agree that it most likely is not the o2 sensors. it needs a real diag. a code pull never identifies a bad part just a failed system.

get the numbers and get back to us

Roy
Jul 29, 2012 at 8:46 PM
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